Clafeld – Oh Beehave

Cider Profile:

Name:  Clafeld Oh Beehave
Sampled January 2018

Brand: Clafeld Fruit Winery and Cider House
Type:
Flavoured – Honey
Location of Brewing: Picton, ON
ABV: 9%
Website Link: clafeldciderhouse.com
Ingredients: Fermented apple juice, fermented grape juice, honey, sulphites, natural flavour, potassium sorbate, sulphites.
Gluten Free: Yes
Sugar Content: N/A

Size(s) available: 341 mL (bottle)
Availability:
All year – retail shop and online
Flavour:
Apples and honey
Colour:
Bright lemon yellow
Carbonation:
Small streaming bubbles


Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Medium smell. Musty apple aromas with hints of white wine.
Initial Taste: Minimal bite. Smooth, sweet apple flavours with some sour and musty notes. Noticeable malty tones. Acidity that reminds us of lemons.
After Taste: Sweet apple flavour continues. Honey makes a mild appearance. Tangy, dry, white wine-like finish.
On ice: Becomes more smooth. Apple flavour is cut.

Additional Notes: Oh Beehave is a crisp and dry apple cider that features apple flavours first; with the honey flavours secondary. This cider has a rustic, countryside appeal.

Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 3
Sour – 3
Crisp – 3.5
Dry – 3.5
Fruity – 3

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More Sweet – Growers Honeycrisp Cider
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More Crisp – No Boats on Sunday

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