Aroma: “A bit of honey, grass, and jasmine. Floral element is pleasant, but it seems chaotic and slightly muddled—a fermentation issue? Light green apple and a very light touch of sulfur that blows off quickly, then notes of pineapple and pear.”

Flavor: “Strong honey character in the flavor, but the apple element is more generic. A bit of astringency in the mouth that the sweetness doesn’t fix. Aftertaste is moderately drying with strong green apple and moderate lingering acidity. Light flavor as well, but it works: it’s mostly just apple, but it’s nuanced apple flavor, with some mild complexity and maybe a hint of pear. Finishes clean.”

Overall: “Nothing challenging, but some great apple character. Finish has a nice tartness, but the astringency won’t leave me alone—I would not make this a first choice. Good cider, crisp and refreshing. Could drink this most of an evening.”