Heemans – New Traditions

Cider Profile:

Name: Heemans – New Traditions
Updated: October 2024
First sampled March 2024

Brand:  Heemans Cider Type: Apple – Traditional Location of Brewing: Thorndale, ON ABV: 6% Website Link: heeman.ca Ingredients: 100% fresh pressed apple juice. Sulphites. Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 500ml (bottle) Availability: Heemans online + retail store Flavour: Apple Colour:  Transparent straw yellow Carbonation: Small streaming bubbles

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Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Medium aroma. Crisp, fleshy apples and a bit pulpy. Bright.
Initial Taste: Minimal bite. A semi-crisp, slightly acidic apple base that’s pulpy and semi-juicy. Heavy sharp apple characteristics that are clean and bright.
After Taste: Becomes a smoother apple base as acidity dwindles. Medium length finish, hint of fermentation that is apparent.
On ice: Becomes drier, less apple forward.

Additional Notes:  Heeman’s New Traditions is an “ode to traditional cidermaking with a modern twist” as per their website. Semi-acidic sharp apples define this as a cider, making for a bright and clean experience overall. A very fleshy apple cider experience overall. It varies greatly in taste from previous versions of this cider.

Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 2.5
Sour – 3.5
Crisp – 4
Dry – 3.5
Fruity – 4

Next recommendations:
More Sweet – Thornbury – Road Apples
More Sour – Daughter’s Cider – Thos Kilbank 1890
More Dry – Duxbury – Heritage 1650
More Crisp – 

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