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Homestead Cider
San Juan Island, Puget Sound, Washington, USA
Label says Homestead Cider, Dry, 8% ABV, produced and bottled in Port Townsend WA, but “crafted from heirloom apples grown in homestead orchards in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula”. Pale yellow with green tinge, hazy clarity with pinpoint bubbles. Slight head after pour, ring of foam and bubbles persists on edge of glass. Funk and complex apple profile in nose. Rich dry complex flavors, difficult to pull apart but my initial reaction was “Wow”. Style is consistent with a farmhouse or craft style production, but very well done. Good stuff, rich, fruity and at times it does taste like applesauce (Gravensteins?), with an interesting combination of acidity, flavors and aromas, but definitely dry. It does seems pricey given the simple package and label, and the bottle is elegant with a resealable closure so it’s also reusable but yes, there is really great cider inside. Worth seeking out, and worth every penny spent.
Label says Homestead Cider, Dry, 8% ABV, produced and bottled in Port Townsend WA, but “crafted from heirloom apples grown in homestead orchards in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula”. Pale yellow with green tinge, hazy clarity with pinpoint bubbles. Slight head after pour, ring of foam and bubbles persists on edge of glass. Funk and complex apple profile in nose. Rich dry complex flavors, difficult to pull apart but my initial reaction was “Wow”. Style is consistent with a farmhouse or craft style production, but very well done. Good stuff, rich, fruity and at times it does taste like applesauce (Gravensteins?), with an interesting combination of acidity, flavors and aromas, but definitely dry. It does seems pricey given the simple package and label, and the bottle is elegant with a resealable closure so it’s also reusable but yes, there is really great cider inside. Worth seeking out, and worth every penny spent.
Apr 26th, 2019
Dig on this. Best cider I think I've ever had. Supercomplex made from heirloom varietals that are only grown in Washington State. Almost like a complex Reisling with slight frizzante.
Dig on this. Best cider I think I've ever had. Supercomplex made from heirloom varietals that are only grown in Washington State. Almost like a complex Reisling with slight frizzante.
2 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2015Semi sweet is pretty dry. Nose screams applesauce but palate is super refreshing.
Semi sweet is pretty dry. Nose screams applesauce but palate is super refreshing.
Delightful way to wait for the thanksgiving turkey to rotisserie to perfection
Delightful way to wait for the thanksgiving turkey to rotisserie to perfection
Dec 2nd, 2015