COMPARATIVE LIT ESSAY:
Twas the night before the Super Bowl and all through the house, the calories they were counting, to save just an ounce. . . . Just after the holidays and New Year’s resolutions have been made, the first real test to many Americans’ resolve is participating in the country’s biggest sporting event of the year. This means people are often looking for a lighter drink option so that they can have several while enjoying the game and still save a little room for extra dip and wings. The beer world has been aware of this for years, and this is the biggest season for light beer advertising. I think it is high time that the cider industry break into this market, so I decided this was the perfect time to try out two light ciders.
Just breaking them down: Bishop is more subtle with a pleasant nose where Ulee’s is richer in color, stiller, tarter and mildly tannic. But if you really are counting carbs and calories, Ulee’s has about two more of each. Neither are super exciting, but Ulee’s does have more life to it with some tartness, though bordering sour. If you like a dry, slightly sour, cider then this is for you. But even though it lacks the life of Ulee’s, I personally preferred the more balanced and plainer flavor of the Light Cide.