J.K.'s Scrumpy / Almar Orchards Orchard Gate Gold Organic Hard Cider

“Great apple presentation throughout. A bit sweet on balance, lingers on the tongue with light floral spicy notes. Clean, bright, and pleasingly effervescent. Simple apple sweetness with just a touch of tannins. Very accessible and drinkable.”

Crystal clear and sparkling. Artificial extract-peach aroma with floral notes, fluffy, hinting at cotton-candy sweetness. Flavor has light peach and heavy, floral perfume-like notes. Medium sweetness. Perfumy, artificial tasting.

**Aroma:** “Fairly low apple aromatics with a touch of white grape and honey. Lovely effect—could use a stronger dose of it. Sour apple emerges as it warms, with a touch of black pepper and light brown sugar. Some young cider aroma (earthy, bitter, light ‘spoilage’) and moderate sulfur.” **Flavor:** “Awesome—sweet and sour apple, a light grapey note, and lower acidity in the balance, but it works. Low astringency—fruity and fun. Compared to the nose, the flavor was a surprise in its strength. The bigger splash of apple hangs with you well into the aftertaste. Moderately dry with a soft finish.” **Overall:** “Complex apple character with a touch of grape and a pronounced lean toward the sweet side, but not cloying. Could use a touch more acidity to invite the next sip, but very well-done—a definite crowd pleaser. Some might prefer a cleaner, crisper finish, but the apple expression is clear and pleasant.”