Cucumber Mint
Howling Moon Cider House in Oliver, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
Cider - Other Fruit Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.65
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Howling Moon's Cucumber Mint is a refreshing cider, made with locally harvested mint, cucumbers, and of course, heritage apples. A touch of demerara sugar creates a lively spring cider that resembles a classic mojito. Pairs well with Latin and Cuban cuisine, grilled halibut, ceviche, chorizo, lamb and pico de gallo (fresh salsa).
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7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle bought in Oliver, hauled up Belcarra, hauled back down due to lack of time, opened late in the evening... as it was. This pours a very light clear greenish yellow with no foam, an odd combination like very watered down chartreuse. I really like the cucumber and mint aroma, it's slightly fake but then again well balanced and noticeable. Flavour is a really good infusion of fresh cucumber and chewy mint along with an apple cider; great balance here, flavours are slightly artificial but still working very well together nonetheless. I like the cucumber tartness, this is in fact a very nice mix if you can get past the slightly artificial flavours but they are not seriously artificial. Okay, enough excuses - I liked it.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jul 2020
at 06:41
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle sampled at Howling Moon, pours a clear blonde with a small white head. Aroma is full of fresh mint upfront, a bit of syrupy sweetness, and a touch of cucumber. Flavour tastes more like cucumber, with modestly dry cucumber skins, some fresh mint, and a touch of acidity. Simple but refreshing. Meh.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Jul 2020
at 03:34