Revel Cider – Hop X
Cider Profile:
Name: Revel Hop X
Sampled August 2017
| Brand: Revel Cider Co. Type: Hopped Location of Brewing: Guelph, Ontario ABV: 6.9% Website Link: revelcider.ca Ingredients: Cider, hops, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 500 mL (bottle) |  |
Cider Crate Tasting Notes:
Smell: Medium, sweet smell. Mix of citra hops and citrus aromas.
Initial Taste: Mild bite. Very smooth. Strong citra-hop like presence. Mature apple flavour.
After Taste: Becomes slightly tangy and malty. Hop flavours and presence lingers. Tropical flavours of pineapple, mango and papaya come out. Semi-dry finish.
On Ice: While the cider looks more carbonated on ice, ice actually decreases the sensation of carbonation and the hops. It reduces the flavour and becomes more flat.
Additional Notes: Hop X is a signature cider from Revel. With a bold presence of a unique type of hops, it creates a juicy tropical fruit flavour but is still extra smooth. We found that ice takes away from the best elements of Hop X so we do not recommend drinking it this way.
Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 3.5
Sour – 2.5
Crisp – 3
Dry – 3
Fruity – 3.5
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