Possmann Pure Cider Review

I tried Possmann's Pure Cider in Black Currant flavor. This was a complex cider that is also a rose, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Upon opening the bottle, the cider produces little bubbles that fizz to the top. It was fresh, crisp, refreshing with more of a black currant flavoring and apple cider aftertaste.

Possmann is a Germany company and has been making apple beverages  since 1881. This is from their website "The flavor comes from our unique source of apples which are harvested exclusively from our 800+ farmers in the Hessen region of Germany. Our typical framer has 3 to 15 naturally occurring apple trees on their land that are not part of a cultivated orchard. These country apples provide a uniquely rich apple flavor"

Pineapple Cider Review

I tried Austin Eastcider's Pineapple Cider. This was a fresh great tasting cider, I gave it an 8 out of 10. Like the name suggests it tastes like hard cider mixed with fresh pineapple juice. The only thing missing was that crisp kick, it just seemed a little watered down. The cider is much better cold and could even be served over ice. I like the pairing suggestions on their website; Al Pastor tacos, Spicy Indian dishes, and Caramel desserts.


I'm hoping to find an Austin Eastcider variety packs soon. They have over 10+ flavors and newly released hard seltzers.

 

Nine Pin Cider Review

Memorial Day weekend was the perfect time for me to try the Nine Pin Cider I had purchased a couple months ago at the farmers market in the Occulus.

First I tried the Cucumber Lime Light Cider. I could definitely taste the cider, cucumber and lime. In one word I would describe it as refreshing. It was light, crisp, with a kick and nice aftertaste. This is by far one of my favorites. Historically this type of light cider was known as ciderkin, and made by taking the leftovers from the apple press and soaking it in water. (4.3% ABV)

Next I tried the Earl Grey Hard Cider. It did smell like earl grey tea, and tasted like earl grey with mango/oranges. It reminded me most of drinking blue moon with an orange peel in it. This cider is actually aged on lemon peels, giving it the citrus flavor. (6.7% ABV)