Reserve Series

Rhymes with “deserve”

Reserve Series ciders usually begin as nano-batch labors of love, offered first to our Core Club family with remaining stock sold on-site or online. Others are equally special, but made in quantities we’re able to stock year-round. Reserves are sometimes rare, ultra-wonderful single-varietals like Kingston Black, Fillabarrel or Dabinett; other times, they’re French-inspired cidrés or Pommeaus, hybrids like cyser (mead-cider blend), are bottle-conditioned, or made as “New England style” ciders (co-ferments and other additions). Look for these in our downtown Spokane taproom, or purchase online. Do you deserve reserve? Yes, you do!

Lafayette

Our latest (keeved) French-style cider – featuring American varietals including Harrison, Franklin and McIntosh. The process of keeving stalls fermentation before complete dryness, expressing deeper, more complex fruit and microflora notes. Ripe tropical fruit, cling peach, caramel and crème brûlée flavors.

Suggested pairings

Enjoy on its own or with Camembert cheese and baguettes, savory crêpes, roast duck or baked brie.

Finished Gravity = 1.014 (Demi-Sec)

Franklin

Discovered in 2008 in northern Vermont, the Franklin apple is a rare American “bittersharp,” offering substantial tannins that provide greater body and mouthfeel. Uniquely balanced profile, leaning to Mandarin orange, caramel, date and mace notes. We’re excited by this one - an American Kingston Black?

Suggested pairings

Enjoy as a sipper, or pair with hearty appetizers, duck, pork or rich casseroles.

Finished Gravity = 1.005 (Dry)

Widdershins

Our version of French Pommeau, this wondrous apéritif begins with Manchurian crabapple juice blended with apple brandy (from 2-Loons Distillery) to arrest fermentation and retain sweetness. Barrel-aging softens and harmonizes notes of cinnamon, black cherry and vanilla. A must-try, especially for Port wine fans!

Suggested pairings

Enjoy on its own as a digestif, or pair with soft artisan cheese, flan, roast chestnuts, or rich, creamy desserts.

Finished Gravity = 1.024 (Sweet)

Manchurian Crabapple

Manchurian Crabapples are tiny (cherry sized) but pack a huge flavor punch. This unique cider offers a full-bodied, intensely-flavored experience like a port wine or French Pommeau (but without the added brandy). Black cherry, vanilla and mandarin orange flavors dominate, complimented by bold tannins and crisp acidity.

Suggested pairings

Enjoy on its own or as a apéritif/digestif with Stilton or blue cheese, flan, or rich, creamy desserts.

Finished Gravity = 1.016 (Semi-Sweet)

Note: To be first in line for future Reserve Series ciders, join Liberty's Core Club. Discounts on all purchases, plus quarterly trios of rare wonders, ready for pickup or delivered to your door.