Barrika Txerri
Iruin Sagatdotegia / Astizaran Sagardoak in Zubieta, Basque Country, Spain 🇪🇸
Cider - Other Fruit Regular|
Score
7.11
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Made from a single-barrel selection of a traditional, classic Sagardoa which is then blended with macerated local cherries. The result is quite nice, with only the slightest hints of the cherry addition - it drinks more familiar to a classic Basque cider than any fruited cider. The cherry adds a freshness to the cider as well as a bit more body than typical of Basque Country ciders.
Still (uncarbonated). Aromatics of green apple and soft cherry. Dry cider with plus acidity and low tannins. A mild sourness (VA) with fresh green apple notes, light barrel, a nice mouthfeel, and a very mild linger of cherry on the finish. Light drinking and refreshing.
Still (uncarbonated). Aromatics of green apple and soft cherry. Dry cider with plus acidity and low tannins. A mild sourness (VA) with fresh green apple notes, light barrel, a nice mouthfeel, and a very mild linger of cherry on the finish. Light drinking and refreshing.
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8.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 9.5
Texture 7
Overall 10
Clear 750ml via Press online. Months in the fridge while I figured out what I wanted.
Pint glass on a slow Friday night.
Pale gold, weak fizz, jellied.
Sweet papaya nose. Strawberry vinegar.
Subtle sweet vinegar, strawberry, acidy apple flesh, not obvious Sidra.
Bite-y acid light, twinge of vinegar, approachable tartness, lingering tropical funk. Big energy tropical flavors.
Good stuff. So juicy, big & bold.
Great & very different.
Pint glass on a slow Friday night.
Pale gold, weak fizz, jellied.
Sweet papaya nose. Strawberry vinegar.
Subtle sweet vinegar, strawberry, acidy apple flesh, not obvious Sidra.
Bite-y acid light, twinge of vinegar, approachable tartness, lingering tropical funk. Big energy tropical flavors.
Good stuff. So juicy, big & bold.
Great & very different.
Tried
from Bottle
from Press Then Press Cider Shop
on 07 Feb 2026
at 03:22
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Sour apple skin and some lemon. Slightly hazy golden pour. Light tart finish. Nice vibe here. Bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jan 2026
at 20:53
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
At the January 2026 DC Brewver gathering. 750ml bottle. Poured a light hazy golden color without much of a head. Aroma was cherries, some stonefruit. Tart apples, with some very light cherry skin. Some pleasant tartness in the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jan 2026
at 20:41
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
750ml bottle a lightly hazy peachy gold. Nose has stone fruits, white cherry and nectarines, apples but more ok the sweet side than green tart. Flavor leads with apples, light berries, some cherry pits. A little funk lurking. Just off dry, medium bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jan 2026
at 20:40