Rev. Nat's Hard Cider
Grade: 92.5 A
Wow this is a unique flavor! The nose has mangos and dried plums and subtle spice notes. The taste has a great mouthfeel, carbonated just right and the taste is complex, slightly sweet and yet really smooth. It starts out with nice tropical fruit flavor—but not overly sharp or citrusy—then the fruity note its rounded out with rich apple tones. It will leave you with the urge to lick your lips, like a well-balanced draft cider should. This was awesome.
Belgium is home to the most exceedingly sublime yeasts and I have elected two contrasting strains to craft this deeply complex yet subtly familiar cider: A farmhouse saison yeast from Hainaut and an exotic secret culture yielding notes of pineapple, mango and dried pear. Add a sprinkle of Muscovado (AKA evaporated cane juice), grown in Mauritius and my most compelling creation is born.
Pride of Portland