Aristocat Hard Apple Cider
The last of these cat ciders my gf picked up in NH. A dark amber color, darker than I was expecting, but this bottle is easier to decant, so there aren’t any chunks of yeast floating around; great head retention for a cider. Smells of tart apples, green and red. Taste is tart initially, but is balanced out by the smoother Apple flavors and the champagne-like effervescence that adds a nice counterbalance of carbonic bitterness. Consequently, the mouthfeel is very full and fizzy, and really shines through as it’s own element. Finish is tart and savory and slightly puckering, leaving just a hint of acidity and lots of salivation by the end. A very good cider, I like this the best out of the three.