Schneider Obsthof Am Steinberg
39 Ananasrenette
Germany
Brilliant cider study organised by Tessa. Most of ciders we tasted were produced by Andreas Schneider of Obsthof am Steinberg in Nieder-Erlenbach, Hesse, Germany. Andreas is clearly a fervent believer in cider. To operate an apple orchard with over 250 different, mainly old and rare apple varieties, and to make cider from them cannot be an economical venture. But what’s life without passion! It clearly shows in his (mostly) single varietal ciders, all of which unique, complex, and very quaffable.
Unfortunately I lost most of my notes from this evening, but as I can recall this was my favourite one of the lot. Notes and info dug up online:
Semi-dry, refreshingly finely sour with a fruity nature. Its exotic character is comparable to the aroma grape variety Scheurebe! Long present on the palate, it sweetens you balmy summer nights and evenings by the crackling fireplace.
Pineapple rennet is a historical lover variety that we have been re cultivating organic since 1997. Their super small, but highly aromatic fruits already enjoyed the senior Albert Schneider so much as a child that he mopped them in the Preungesheim school garden. The spark jumped over to his son Andreas Schneider and so he immediately planted 100 trees. As a special table apple, it is enjoying increasing popularity in our farm shop. In the Advent season, he delights lovers' hearts as a mini baked apple with real gourmet potential! And for those who love it liquid: pure pineapple renette cider, a real rarity with a unique aroma! A very special gift from nature!
Brilliant cider study organised by Tessa. Most of ciders we tasted were produced by Andreas Schneider of Obsthof am Steinberg in Nieder-Erlenbach, Hesse, Germany. Andreas is clearly a fervent believer in cider. To operate an apple orchard with over 250 different, mainly old and rare apple varieties, and to make cider from them cannot be an economical venture. But what’s life without passion! It clearly shows in his (mostly) single varietal ciders, all of which unique, complex, and very quaffable.
Unfortunately I lost most of my notes from this evening, but as I can recall this was my favourite one of the lot. Notes and info dug up online:
Semi-dry, refreshingly finely sour with a fruity nature. Its exotic character is comparable to the aroma grape variety Scheurebe! Long present on the palate, it sweetens you balmy summer nights and evenings by the crackling fireplace.
Pineapple rennet is a historical lover variety that we have been re cultivating organic since 1997. Their super small, but highly aromatic fruits already enjoyed the senior Albert Schneider so much as a child that he mopped them in the Preungesheim school garden. The spark jumped over to his son Andreas Schneider and so he immediately planted 100 trees. As a special table apple, it is enjoying increasing popularity in our farm shop. In the Advent season, he delights lovers' hearts as a mini baked apple with real gourmet potential! And for those who love it liquid: pure pineapple renette cider, a real rarity with a unique aroma! A very special gift from nature!