7.9

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

750mL bottle #84/252, drunk 11/15/24. Clear, white golden. Well-carbonated. Juicy apple up front with a bit more residual sweetness than expected, but it's a pleasant surprise and only just a bit. Light oak through the middle ending on fruity, rich Brett and more malo-lactic character. Clean, juicy, with good acidity and tartness. In the mouth it's full Brett up front, very fruity and mellow, transitioning to a mellow lactic character through the middle. Pleasant sweetness is a bit higher than average for this style of cider. Low oak and ending very tart, becoming acidic with what tastes like acetic acid, unfortunately. Only persistent on the finish, with most of the sip a round, Brett-and-fruit delight. Soft, chewy, rich body, appropriate attenuation. Bit of a shame about the acetic or whatever that intense, slightly burning sourness is on the end, but the remainder of the experience is top notch.