Maker Notes
Research and development (but with cider!)
Why notes?
Taste, of course, is a highly subjective thing. But cider making is an art and a science. Cider apples have unique flavor characteristics - which for nerds like us - are worth noting, helping expand our appreciation and enjoyment of each cultivar. Tasting notes can also identify how apples respond to growing conditions – helping us make better, more delicious choices in how and where to grow varietals. This library details nearly every cider we’ve made since 2019, using a common “spider chart” format ranking 18 criteria ranging from basics like sweetness, tartness and astringency to how each cider recalls other fruit and spice categories. Members of our Core Club receive copies of these with each shipment, along with a crib sheet providing background on how we define our criteria - making it easy and fun for fans to compare their experiences with ours.
Use the search tools below to explore the archive, noting batch numbering for each release, wherein the first digit(s) represent product sequence followed by abbreviated year of release. Above all, enjoy cider!
Porter's Perfection
Reserve Series | Batch 09.20
Porter’s Perfection apples are a favorite bittersharp apple, regularly used in blends or as a stand-alone. Mild bittersweet funk on the nose, leading to dried pear, ginger spice and grassy notes plus a strong tannic finish.
Core Club 2020 Q4 Selection
Dabinett
Reserve Series | Batch 08.20
Dabinett apples have been a favorite cider varietal since their 1900-ish discovery in Somerset, UK. Butterscotch aromas open for quince, apple peel, dried fruit, white pepper and tarragon flavors, with a strong oaky tannic finish.
Core Club 2020 Q4 Selection