Non-Alcoholic Cider
Nohoval Drinks Co. - Stonewell Cider in Kilnagleary, County Cork, Ireland 🇮🇪
Cider Regular|
Score
6.24
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Times change and so do we!
Sometimes by principle or circumstance it’s better not to consume alcohol.
Traditionally we’ve been an alcoholic beverage maker, namely cider. So in order for to us to produce a non-alcoholic beverage we’ve had to go back to the drawing board and return to our studies to find out what was the best way to square this circle. Instead of simply trying to make a concoction with fresh apple juice, we opted for the more complex route of removing alcohol from a normal cider.
We fermented a cider using typical bittersweet apples. Once fermented we then used a process of osmosis, or to be precise reverse osmosis to extract the alcohol from the cider. This leaves a lot of the characteristics created by the fermentation process but with the added bonus that there’s no alcohol. At this stage of the process the cider is still “dry” in other words contains no sweetness, so to finish off this blend we add a small amount of apple juice which broadens the mouthfeel and brings a delightful fresh fruit aroma.
Stonewell 0% is a refreshing alternative for all those looking to avoid the sickly sweet mocktails or fizzy rock shandys at a social occasion.
Sometimes by principle or circumstance it’s better not to consume alcohol.
Traditionally we’ve been an alcoholic beverage maker, namely cider. So in order for to us to produce a non-alcoholic beverage we’ve had to go back to the drawing board and return to our studies to find out what was the best way to square this circle. Instead of simply trying to make a concoction with fresh apple juice, we opted for the more complex route of removing alcohol from a normal cider.
We fermented a cider using typical bittersweet apples. Once fermented we then used a process of osmosis, or to be precise reverse osmosis to extract the alcohol from the cider. This leaves a lot of the characteristics created by the fermentation process but with the added bonus that there’s no alcohol. At this stage of the process the cider is still “dry” in other words contains no sweetness, so to finish off this blend we add a small amount of apple juice which broadens the mouthfeel and brings a delightful fresh fruit aroma.
Stonewell 0% is a refreshing alternative for all those looking to avoid the sickly sweet mocktails or fizzy rock shandys at a social occasion.
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6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
330ml bottle from National Brewery Centre, Burton on Trent. Sparkling, pale gold colour, fizzy white foam head that quickly dissipates and aroma of fruity apple, fleshy. Taste is sweetish, fruity, apple juicy, with some light acidity. Medium bodied, spritzy carbonation, medium-sweet finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jun 2022
at 17:45
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Pours clear, pale yellow. Scent is full, medium sweet apple. Medium low intensity. Taste is full, surprisingly dry, apple (skins) . Bit simple perhaps. not bad, bit spice-like finish. Aftertaste has sweetener, it seems ( stevia-like) that really sticks around and ends the experience with a less-desired feature.
Tried
on 26 Nov 2021
at 10:09