Generations Cider – Fifth Branch

Cider Profile:

Name: Generations Cider Co – Fifth Branch
Sampled January 2025

Brand:  Generations Cider Co. / Crunican Orchards Type: Apple – Off-Dry Location of Production: London, ON ABV: 5.5% Website Link: crunicanorchards.com Ingredients: 100% Ontario apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Crunican Orchards / Generations Retail store Flavour: Apple Colour:  Transparent pale light yellow Carbonation: Large infrequent bubbles

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Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Medium aroma. Bright, dry, gritty apple. Fermentation notes.
Initial Taste: Minimal bite from carbonation. Soft, low tannin apple that’s a bit sharp. Some natural sweetness but leans dry. A little juicy.
After Taste: Apple peel grit and earthiness. Becomes drier. Ends on the apple peel and some fleshy notes and fermentation aspects. Quick finish.
On ice: Removes carbonation. Becomes a softer apple, less earthiness.

Additional Notes:  Named after being the 5th generation in the family business, the Generation’ Cider Co’s Fifth Branch is an off-dry cider that definitely features their apples in a raw and natural form. Low tannin, “soft” and “sweet (apple type)” apples comprise the base. You get some apple peel grit, earthiness and fermentation notes throughout. There is a bit of natural sweetness, but it’s mostly a dry experience from start to finish.

Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 2.5
Sour – 3
Crisp – 2.5
Dry – 3.5
Fruity – 3

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