Verger Hemmingford – Le Cidre Original
Cider Profile:
Name: Verger Hemmingford – Le Cidre Original
Sampled May 2024
| Brand: Verger Hemmingford Type: Apple – Single Varietal Location of Production: Hemmingford, Quebec ABV: 6.0% Website Link: en.vhemmingford.com Ingredients: 100% McIntosh Apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/ASize(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: Quebec, SAQ, Verger Hemmingford retail store Flavour: Apple Colour: Dull gold Carbonation: Small, streaming bubbles |
Cider Crate Tasting Notes:
Smell: Strong aroma. Bright, pulpy apple. Some boozy elements.
Initial Taste: Light bite. Clean, bright apples. Some slight acidity and grittiness. Uplifting with a hint of sweetness. Some natural earthy elements. Black pepper note.
After Taste: Becomes a bit more boozy and grittier in the aftertaste. Has some almost lemon-like acidity in the finish.
On ice: Minimal change, a little more impactful.
Additional Notes: Verger Hemmingford’s Le Cidre Original is the base for their offerings, which is a classic Quebec cider. 100% McIntosh, it is bright, slightly gritty and has some natural earthy elements. Lots of flavour, along with some boozy-ness – this offering even has a bit of a citrus finish.
Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 2.5
Sour – 3.5
Crisp – 4.5
Dry – 2.5
Fruity – 4.5
Next recommendations:
More Sweet – Mckeown – Route 1
More Sour – Fleuri – Joe
More Dry – Lacroix – Original
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