Review: Elder & Oak Hard Cider by Locust Cider

Sweetness: Semi-Dry

ABV: 7.00%

Cider Maker’s Description

a deep, earthy, rich, full bodied and balanced cider. it starts with pacific northwest dessert apples, fermented, aged on medium american oak. once the apple cider reaches the perfect level of body and oak tannin, it is spiked with elderberry, a bitter and deeply earthy berry, which adds body, complexity, and ends in a red wine-like hard cider unlike anything you’ve tasted. yet despite the complexity, this, like all locust ciders, is well balanced and very drinkable

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Appearance:

• deep dark ruby color, almost plum, slight haze but decent clarity 

Carbonation:

• large bubbles around edge after pour 

Aromas:

• assault of aromas, oak, barn funk, earthy 

Taste:

• tart and sour, drier than expected, woody 

Mouthfeel:

• nearly balanced, very light acidity & astringency 

Finish:

• long 

Tasting Notes / General Impression

very unique taste, hard to describe

Reviewer Notes

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Cidery Information

Locust Cider
http://www.locustcider.com/
Woodinville, WA