C2D Ice Cider

2015 edition of the BJCP Style Guidelines

Vital Statistics

OG
1.130 – 1.180
FG
1.060 – 1.085
IBU
SRM
ABV
7.0% - 13.0%

Description

Aroma: Fruity, smooth, sweet-tart. Acidity must be enough to prevent it being cloying.

Appearance: Brilliant. Color is deeper than a standard cider, gold to amber.

Flavor: Fruity, smooth, sweet-tart. Acidity must be enough to prevent it being cloying.

Mouthfeel: Full body. May be tannic (astringent and/or bitter) but this should be slight, to moderate at most.

Varieties: Usually North American classic table fruit such as McIntosh or Cortland.

Entry Instructions: Entrants MUST specify starting gravity, final gravity or residual sugar, and alcohol level. Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (3 levels).

Commercial Examples: [US] various from Eden Ice Cider Company and Champlain Orchards. [Canada] Domaine Pinnacle, Les Vergers de la Colline, and Cidrerie St-Nicolas (Quebec).