First sip is similar to others with its apple+alcohol=drink equation. It has more of the alcohol tang to it than most of the others. It also has more of a carbonation feel than the others with less of a green apple and more of a red apple taste. It's definitely different than the others, but it's not wildly different.
A big swig shifts the gear pretty dramatically. Tip-in is the usual apple and carbonation, and the middle gets damn good. It flows with a sweet Washington Apple that is very pleasing. It's a very nice apple juice with a hint of kick around the edges. As the center trails off, the finish starts with a bit of tartness and another wave of carbonation. As the tart reaches its peak, it is just shy of too much. Then it abates with another cooling down of sweetness.
Bottom Line: I really liked this. I liked it better than Strongbow. I like it better than a lot of beers I've had lately.
4.75/5