Review Date: August 5, 2019
Sweetness: Dry
ABV: 9.50%
Cider Maker’s Description
Big B's Limited Edition Ciaison Grand Cru is hand crafted with a medlet of old world techniques combining Big B's Farmstead Hard Cider style and a traditional French Saison Yeast. Made with 100% Organic West Elk Winesap Apples, Tart Orange Peel, Coriander Seeds and fermented with Omega Saison Yeast. This one of kind cider is cellar aged to perfection in French Oak Chardonnay Barrels. Ciaison Grand Cru is a strong dry cider with smooth apple notes and hints of tropical fruit from nose to finish.Appearance:
- deep orange golden color, clear, bright
Carbonation:
- bubbles of all sizes when poured, swirling producers a 1/4" head of small bubbles
Aromas:
- ripe red apples, stonefruit, oak, orange peel, herbal
Taste:
- melon, citrus, ripe red apples, orange peel bitterness, dried fruit
Mouthfeel:
- balanced acidity and tannins
Finish:
- nice lingering apple finish
Tasting Notes / General Impression
simply delicious, there's a beer-like quality likely from the French saison yeastReviewer Notes
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Cidery Information
Big B's Hard Cider
https://www.bigbs.com/hard-cider
Hotchkiss, CO
