Sage Bird – Black Twig
Cider Profile:
Name: Sage Bird – Black Twig
Sampled April 2024
| Brand: Sage Bird Ciderworks Type: Single Varietal Location of Brewing: Harrisonburg, VA ABV: 8.7% Website Link: sagebirdciderworks.com Ingredients: 100% Virginia Apples, Sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) |
Cider Crate Tasting Notes:
Smell: Medium aroma. Bright, pulpy apples, some acidity.
Initial Taste: Light bite. Bittersharp apples, some juicy elements. Semi-tannic with a very clean feel
After Taste: Becomes a bit more tannic and peel focused in the long-lingering aftertaste. Hints of natural sweetness with some fermentation and earthy elements in the end.
On ice: Body and acidity cut.
Additional Notes: This single varietal by Sage Bird features the little known (for us Canadians) Black Twig apple variety. A bit smoother than many other single varieties, it’s still very dry with a semi-strong bittersharp base. Slightly tannic that becomes a bit more peel focused in a long lingering aftertaste. Lovely Heirloom apples, it has a hint of earth in the finish.
Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 2
Sour – 3.5
Crisp – 4.5
Dry – 4
Fruity – 4.5
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