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Review: Hard Guy by Stack Rock Cidery

Sweetness: Dry

ABV: 7.70%

Cider Maker’s Description

Hard Guy seeks rugged explorers who love to burn and rejoice all on one trail. The unforgiving, hot, desert climb to a pine stippled ridge-line is quickly forgotten in a recklessly fun downhill. This apple wine with spice added is for those who need heat in their lives but also want the reward of a thirst-quenching drink. It's the perfect ice cold accompaniment to a hot Idaho day filled with rivers, lakes, mountains, and deserts, and plenty of good olf-fashioned fun.

Our apple wine with spice added is bottle conditioned and has naturally occurring yeast deposits. Gently pour as to not disturb the lees. Best stored and served chilled



Appearance:

  • clear, dull yellow color

Carbonation:

  • moderate, swirling produces full coverage of very tiny bubbles / almost a light foam

Aromas:

  • just a hint of hot pepper with a noticeable tingle in the nose, hints of peach and earthiness, traces of sulphur

Taste:

  • smoked hot peppers, herbal, grassy, just a hint of green apple

Mouthfeel:

  • delayed assault of pepper heat, light acidity

Finish:

  • clean finish with lingering pepper heat

Tasting Notes / General Impression

lots of sediment on the bottom of the bottle, thankfully the bottle is well labeled and recommends not disturbing the sediment

Reviewer Notes

None

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Cidery Information

Stack Rock Cidery
https://peacefulbelly.com
Caldwell, ID

Matthew Ostrander
Matthew favors dry hard ciders with body and leans towards traditional English styles, and he’s also developed a serious appreciation for hopped ciders and creative flavor infused ciders. Though he prefers sweets in solid forms, he does enjoy semi-sweet to sweet ciders responsibly when the mood strikes. Learn more about our Chief Cider Curator here.