Comparisons

I had my first Hoegaarden the other week – a Belgian Witbier.

I have to say that my version of Witbier (batch #9) is comparable in terms of taste, aroma, etc…

I have decided to call this “The Wench’s Sister”

Tasting notes: Brew #10 Apple Cider

This has come out brilliantly!

And only after 3 weeks!

It is definitely sweeter than the last batch of cider I tried earlier in the year, and there is a distinct spicy aftertaste (thanks to those spices). Its sweet, but also has the dryness one would expect from using a champagne yeast. None of the sourness that detracted from the last cider.

This will be a quencher come summer… its already won several of the fairer sex around. The only problem is that its quite strong, and the taste leaves you wanting more, and more…. best sipped with some cheese and a tapas platter I think….