David Shaw

9.1

Wakota, a single variety red-fleshed apple. Lots of character. Rose color, slight carbonation excellent clarity. Moderate astringency on finish. Off dry, mild tartness. Tropical fruit, cherry and apple flavors — 3 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

A tasty revisit! — 4 months ago

Ron from VA

9.0

Super tasty cross between CENTRAL coast CA Pinot and southern Rhône Grenache blend. Just the right amount of fresh black cherry and gentle Mediterranean herbs - lovely, low tannin profile with balanced acidity that defies the 14.5 ALC. FABULOUS at Otto Turkish Döner :) — 3 years ago

David Shaw

9.2

Liberty Ciderworks, Spokane WA. 55 Chain English Style Cider. Label claims it to be “dry, tannic and fruit-forward” with Dabinett, Chisel Jersey, and Brown’s cider-specific varietals. Golden brown, excellent clarity, light carbonation, not much head on initial pour. Some oak barreling. Lightly malic with restrained aromatics. Tannic level highly complementary with a light touch on the wood extraction, thankfully. Exceedingly well crafted, great stuff. — 3 years ago

David Shaw

9.2

Golden brown, light carbonation with pinpoint bubbles. Moderate body. Tannic mouthfeel, characteristic of the variety; not barrel aged. Dryish and fruity, interesting flavor profile on finish. A delight. Notes from the cider maker/pomologist online: 6.7% alc/vol. earthy notes balanced by bright fruit notes of green apple, quince, white raisin and mandarin peel, which scan as credible to me. Tasting ciders like this takes practice and a whole new vocabulary. The green apple note is mostly malic to me, but it’s more apt and accurate indeed. Tasting is believing folks. — 3 months ago

David Shaw

9.1

Amber brown, fair clarity. Clean nose, slightly perfumed nose. Tropical fruit and apple flavors with crabapple finish, moderate pulp and skin tannins on finish. Semi dry. — 2 years ago

David Shaw

9.3

Golden brown, moderate plus carbonation. Spice and faint sulfur like aroma, reminiscent of acacia wood barreling. The label promises dry, fortuitously fruit-forward cider in the Basque style, which is on point. Lightly astringent, almost bitter but perfumed finish. I really like this one as a possible regular quaff. 7.5% alc/vol — 3 years ago

David Shaw

8.9

Heirloom apples cofermented in a New England style with molasses, raisins and Juneberries (Servis) a traditional berry foraged in the PNW by indigenous people. Golden brown, excellent clarity, 9.2% alc/vol. off dry. Molasses note in nose, Raisin note in mouth, malic finish. Interesting as a traditional style, I like it more some days than others, strangely. — 3 months ago

David Shaw

9.1

Golden brown, excellent clarity, slight carbonation. Slight aroma, off-dry, moderate astringency and light bitterness on finish, aftertaste. 9.9%ABV Clean apple and apple skin flavors. Franklin is an American bitter sharp variety discovered in northern Vermont in 2008. These apples originate from 3 Lazy S Orchard, Kittitas County WA — 4 months ago

David Shaw

9.3

Light yellow, light carbonation. Label promises “crisp pineapple, stone fruit and honey aromas and flavors”, which is largely accurate. A dry, refreshing and enjoyable cider perfect for special occasions. Made from Crimson Gold crabapples and heirloom apples from O’Brien Farms, Prosser WA. Very nice stuff! — 3 years ago