Alpenfire
Dungeness Burnt Branch Reserve Still Hard Cider
Washington, USA
Over 200 varieties in blend, says the label., 6.8% abv, unfiltered. Website says Dungeness is a single orchard blend. A still cider, little head or bubbles on pour. Light golden brown in color, very good clarity. Baked apple aromas, reminded me of an apple pie or cobbler with cinnamon, but that's my brain searching for cinnamon where there is none. Buttery mouthfeel, malic and citric acidity. Dry and really nuanced flavor profile. Tart malic finish and aftertaste with mild bitterness. No apparent seed tannins or astringency. This is what really fine apple wine tastes like, uncarbonated. A surprisingly unique and pleasurable experience, worth trying once, even if it's not a style for you. Kudos, Alpenfire!
Over 200 varieties in blend, says the label., 6.8% abv, unfiltered. Website says Dungeness is a single orchard blend. A still cider, little head or bubbles on pour. Light golden brown in color, very good clarity. Baked apple aromas, reminded me of an apple pie or cobbler with cinnamon, but that's my brain searching for cinnamon where there is none. Buttery mouthfeel, malic and citric acidity. Dry and really nuanced flavor profile. Tart malic finish and aftertaste with mild bitterness. No apparent seed tannins or astringency. This is what really fine apple wine tastes like, uncarbonated. A surprisingly unique and pleasurable experience, worth trying once, even if it's not a style for you. Kudos, Alpenfire!
Jun 27th, 2018
baked apples, compite apples and pears. slightly lactic, but pleasant. refreshing even though is more robust than the others. sweeter nose
baked apples, compite apples and pears. slightly lactic, but pleasant. refreshing even though is more robust than the others. sweeter nose
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2016
Impressive Champagné style Cider. Bright fruit, structured and thirst quenching.
Impressive Champagné style Cider. Bright fruit, structured and thirst quenching.
Jan 7th, 2015