28C Applewine

2008 edition of the BJCP Style Guidelines

Vital Statistics

OG
1.070 – 1.100
FG
0.995 – 1.010
IBU
–
SRM
–
ABV
9.0% - 12.0%

Description

Aroma: Comparable to a Common Cider. Cider character must be distinctive. Very dry to slightly medium.

Appearance: Clear to brilliant, pale to medium-gold. Cloudiness or hazes are inappropriate. Dark colors are not expected unless strongly tannic varieties of fruit were used.

Flavor: Comparable to a Common Cider. Cider character must be distinctive. Very dry to slightly medium.

Mouthfeel: Lighter than other ciders, because higher alcohol is derived from addition of sugar rather than juice. Carbonation may range from still to champagne-like.

Impression: Like a dry white wine, balanced, and with low astringency and bitterness.

Comments: Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (still, petillant, or sparkling). Entrants MUST specify sweetness (dry or medium).

Commercial Examples: [US] AEppelTreow Summer's End (WI), Wandering Aengus Pommeau (OR), Uncle John's Fruit House Winery Fruit House Apple (MI), Irvine's Vintage Ciders (WA)