Day 1 is Woodchuck Hard Cider - Granny Smith, purchased at Vintage Estates.
"The little woodchuck eating a Granny Smith apple is pretty cute," says Shawn, and the words Marmota monax monax are written in small print beneath the adorable little creature. This is made from 100% Granny Smith apples grown in the Yakima Valley of Washington state. The label says this drink is "good for those who like their cider on the tart and drier side and, like the woodchuck, are independent to the core." It is naturally fermented, naturally gluten free, and 5% ABV.
Overall average rating: 6.2/10
Once poured, the color is a very pale yellow, almost colorless. It is completely transparent, and its white head diminishes quickly, probably because of the light carbonation. It (not surprisingly) smells like apples. Chris distinguished Granny Smith and Golden Delicious aromas, as well as some less detectable varieties. The taste has a crisp, tart apple taste, as one would expect. It bites the sides and then the middle of the tongue. It is smooth with a pleasant, lingering aftertaste that is a bit sugary and syrupy. It is a very easy to drink cider.
Shawn- This is really well done and easy to drink. This is definitely one you have to be careful with because you could drink six before realizing how drunk you are, 6/10.
Angela- It is crisp and refreshing, and I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoy the tartness, and I don't think I'd like a sweeter apple taste. Because of the sugary sweet aftertaste, however, I'm not sure how many of these I could really drink, 6/10.
Chris- This is an overall enjoyable cider. It is light drinking, a good summery beer, 6.5/10.
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