We’ve released a long-awaited series of varietal, bottle-conditioned ciders. These are classic scrumpies, with incredible focus on varietal apple flavor. These cider cultivars are distinct and easily appreciated! Gale’s Hard Cider Chieftan’s Blend Varietal Series comes in 22 oz bottles, hand-crafted, barrel-fermented, aged 5 years.
King David - Light yeast, tart apple flavors with a spicy, floral palate, lively astringence
Golden Russet - Pear skin, ripe fruit, orange/lemon flavors, strong tannins and good acidity
Hudson’s Golden Gem - Light yeast, pear & tree aromas, spicy talc, butterscotch
Goldrush - Lemony, yeasty, minerals and sweet perfume, tart & edgy
Winter Banana - Fruity, bark & flower, ripe bananas, rich earthy tannins
$7.99 each, or $34.99 per set!
The simple pleasures of beering locally. I'm older now, and simple beer pleasures are the most meaningful to me. They tend to be encountered locally. It is my aim to get unplugged and explore some of them, slowly and thoughtfully. I'd tell you where it's leading, except that I've no idea ... and that's the whole point of the journey: To find out.
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Varietal, bottle-conditioned scrumpies from Thomas Family Winery.
The Thomas Family Winery in Madison, Indiana, is offering a series of classic scrumpies. Here is Steve's description.
No comments:
Post a Comment