If you've had anything by Neil House, you've probably had this. This apparently won blue ribbons at the Jackson County Fair and the Microbrew in Oregon (according the bottle). Unfortunately, this is going to be unobtainable, as Neil House decided to close down production. A sad loss of a newer brewery.
This is 4% ABV and is the first cider we've reviewed.
The pour is almost like cranberry cocktail mixer that you'd find at a bar, a pinkish red color. The carbonation is ridiculous and almost overflowed the pint glasses a couple times, but dissipates quickly. The head is a soft pink. The aroma is cranberries and sweeter hints of almost an apple like scent. The taste is sweet and tart with cranberry and apple-like flavors. Real fruit taste (unlike artificial flavored beverages). Finishes dry , yet slightly sweet like a Gran Spumante on New Years Eve.
What else can be said aside from this is tasty, and will missed. Everyone that we introduced it to (both male and female) loved this. We still have no idea why at the beginning of March, Neil House decided to close shop. Consider this our send off to an awesome local brewery. I raise my pint to you and wish you the best in both your future and legacy.
4.9/5 caps
-Nathan-
What a beautiful tribute... I don't think I have anything to add to this, other than it's a perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a lovely dry finish. This will be dearly missed in the Columbus market. I'm really sad that this may be the lat time I'll have this.
5/5 caps
-Jennie
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