COMPARATIVE LIT ESSAY:
These two semi-sweet offerings come from two of the top ten cider producers in America, and while some may take umbrage with me calling these "mass-produced," these are two of the American cider industries biggest sellers and both can be found pretty much nationwide. Nonetheless, this review will be pretty short because I am trying hard to find something about the Crispin that I could recommend and put this drink forward. But honestly, I don’t know who would prefer this over Strongbow, or any other mass-produced semi-sweet. I just can’t recommend it as Gold Apple has a better color, aroma, taste, flavor and finish. Strongbow is warmer, richer, sweet and refreshing, pretty much anyone could ask of a standard draft cider. Gold Apple is really good for what it is and Crispin Original just can’t be recommended.