Julian Cider Company Harvest Apple

**Aroma:** “Light and bright on the nose with hints of red and green apple, moderate pear and pineapple, and a light lavender perfume. A touch of cooked apple adds a darker note.” **Flavor:** “Strong white grape flavors with red apple skin astringency and some green apple tartness in the finish. Strong acidity and moderately high carbonation with a very light lingering sweetness. Fairly dry with nice apple depth and maybe a hint of spicy phenol in there, too—a very light wine-like bite.” **Overall:** “An aggressive, tannic and tart cider with a touch of sweet-tart-like flavor tinged with strong green apple. Would pair well with a more luscious triple crème cheese or chocolate truffle. After a few sips the acidity becomes less noticeable, and the individual flavors come to the forefront. It’s not overly complex, and a crisper finish wouldn’t hurt, but it has an interesting apple character with enough depth to appeal to discerning drinkers without offending less-experienced palates.”

**Aroma:** “Light grain sweetness, but slight hints of oxidation. Lemony and floral but subtle hop aroma. Some earthy notes. Clean, crisp nose.” **Flavor:** “Moderate malt sweetness with a sweeter corn character. Almost wheat-like. Clean lemony fruit and mild bitterness. Crisp finish with lingering bitterness softened by slight DMS.” **Overall:** “A very refreshing, enjoyable, clean lager, though a bit out of balance. Aggressive in the aroma and finish but a bit flat in the middle. Lacks some bitterness but overall good. A great beer to pair with rich foods.”

**Aroma:** “Notes of almonds, cake frosting, and vanilla coconut Halloween candy layer on top of crisp green apple with a touch of earthiness. A light honey floral with a touch of wax and pear, some bitter apple aroma, undercut with very mild papery oxidation. An even blend of raw and baked apple.” **Flavor:** “Very unique flavors—not straight apple—with a complex acid profile and savory herbal notes. Low sweetness is barely hanging in there balance the sour and tart. Aftertaste of moderate green apple acidity with a touch of sweetness. Slightly unripe Granny Smith notes with a fairly tart flavor (almost lemony) without being overly acidic.” **Overall:** “Fantastic. Apple profile is a bit monochromatic, but the balance of sweet, acid, carbonation, and tannin, hits a sweet spot. It’s dry and crisp with a bitterness through the midpalate and touches of honey on the nose.”