Ciderie Daufresne Poiré

“Great nose: _Brett_-like goaty funk, earthy, leathery with hints of cinnamon. Dry, well-crafted with funky complexity and nice depth.”

“Commanding, well-executed, happy marriage of hops: earthy, subtle fruit notes of passion fruit and orange, dank, and fresh-cut grass. The flavor profile extends the old school meets new school contour. Bitterness stays medium low, but leaves some sweetness hanging out, a detour from the pronounced hop boldness.”

**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.”