With the sip comes a tart taste of under-ripe apples and flowers. It's a very interesting take on a cider, and it really seems bold and different. I can't actually say if I like it or not - it's not offensive, but it is just kind of strange.
A proper swig brings a tip-in of carbonation burn, tart apples, and a hint of citrus. The middle rushes in to fill the gap with a watery, swirling tartness scouring the back of the tongue and the roof of the mouth with a caustic and acidic fervor. The finish stops the acidic onslaught and replaces it with more of the tartness of a bushel of crab apples. A strange sweetness kind of finishes it off, cutting the tartness where it sits.
Bottom Line: As ciders go, it is very full of character. It's a bit angry for my tastes, though, and the hops are drowned out almost entirely.
2.25/5