Fleuri – Willie
Cider Profile:
Name: Fleuri – Willie
Sampled July 2023
| Brand: Cidre Fleuri (formally Alma Compagnie Du Cidre) Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Montreal, Quebec ABV: 6.4% Website Link: cidresfleuri.com Ingredients: Apples (Courtland, Dolgo) Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473ml (can) |
Cider Crate Tasting Notes:
Smell: Strong aroma. Semi-bitter, funky and cellared.
Initial Taste: Light bite from carbonation. Once the bite dissipates, the flavour really becomes present. Rustic and earthy dry apples with some funky notes. Crab apple upfront.
After Taste: Dissipates quickly and is a very light aftertaste for the funky, dry apple cider. More earthy and pine/spruce taste. Dry and event slightly fruity (Banana/pineapple)
On ice: Dramatically reduced flavour and intensity. Carbonation and mouthfeel reduced.
Additional Notes: The Willie by Fleuri is a wild yeast (uncontrolled fermentation process from the national surrounding) as opposed to adding yeast that is much cleaner than most wild ferments. It’s funky, semi-dry but not overpowering (often hard to find a balance). Earthy flora tastes like pine and spruce provide a unique layer with almost some fruit finish in the aftertaste. A remarkably dry yet flavourful cider.
Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 1
Sour – 4
Crisp – 3.5
Dry – 4.5
Fruity – 3.5
Next recommendations:
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