JK’s Northern Neighbour
Cider Profile:
Name: JK’s Northern Neighbour Farmhouse Cider (Saskatoon Cuvee)
Sampled December 2017
| Brand: Almar Orchards Type: Apple – Sweet Location of Brewing: Flushing, Michigan ABV: 5.5% Website Link: jksfarmhouseciders.com Ingredients: Michigan apple juice, Saskatchewan Saskatoons, yeast Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 87 g/L Size(s) available: 650mL (bottle) |
Cider Crate Tasting Notes:
Smell: Medium smell. Freshly pressed apple aroma. Hints of warming spices. Extra sweet-smelling.
Initial Taste: Smooth. Quick sweetness. Fleshy, multi-variety apple flavours.
After Taste: Apple flavours remain – as well as sweetness. Some spice notes like cardamom and cinnamon come through. Crisp and tangy finish. Toasted caramel notes as well.
On ice: Cider becomes more thinned on ice. Sweetness is amplified.
Additional Notes: This Farmhouse Cider is very different. It reminds us more of a grocery store fresh pressed non-alcoholic cider than a traditional hard cider. A very sweet offering, it is unique from other offerings in the Ontario market. We appreciate the cross-boarder collaboration on this, using a unique apple, the Saskatoon. It does not taste alcoholic at all, featuring more farm-fresh flavours and naturalness from the apples.
Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 4
Sour – 1.5
Crisp – 3
Dry – 1.5
Fruity – 3.5
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