Hopshire
North Country Hard Cider in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, United States 🇺🇸
Cider Regular|
Score
6.59
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Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Hopshire from North Country Hard Cider 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
Draught at Ginger Man, 7/12/17.
Lightly-to-moderately hazy, beeswax golden-yellow with light carbonation visible.
Hops are quite distinct and show characteristic mosaic traits of nectarine, light pine and papaya. Not intensely hoppy or anything and there's a touch of funk to the cider with dry, yellow apple-like notes showing plentiful fruit and sugar qualities. Some strong tannin mixes with light diacetyl on the end.
Buttery in the mouth, as well, with juicy, fruity, lightly bitter hops and a good dryness with a strong tannin structure. Light-to-moderate, engaging carbonation and gentle sweetness on the end with low-to-moderate acidity.
CLW (16859) reviewed Hopshire from North Country Hard Cider 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Draft tap at 7th Settlement. Bright, unfiltered gold, low carbonation level. Citrus is pretty obvious in the aroma. Smashed apples as well.
The real nice character here is that the cider isn’t sugary. The mixture of Citra hops comes through in flavor as well. The mouthfeel is odd, kind of muddy. Full on the palate and low carbonation. Interesting experiment.