The first sip, however, gives a hint of the underlying alcohol (not much in all of these, mind you) before wiping it away with the tartness of the Granny Smiths. It's a lot simpler than the other Woodchuck ciders - and it is very, very different. They don't seem like they are trying too hard with this one; it seems to make everything work with a very straight-forward taste.
Yup, a big swig is in order.
Tip-in is all carbonation, but it is light and has no real bite. It's just a nice little tingling on the tongue. The middle hits with apple. Right there, you could convince me that this was just some juicey juice apple juice. The finish turns tart pretty quick, just like a real Granny Apple. Well, it's actually a bit more tart than a Granny Smith, but you can taste that apple nice and clear. There is a hint of alcohol in the finish, but that's about it.
It's a good drink overall. I could see drinking a few of these if I was in a particular mood for a fruit-based beverage.
3.5/5