Maker: Two K Farms, Suttons Bay, Michigan, USA.
Style: Dry apple cider
Apples: Blend of 20 bittersharp and bittersweet apples of English and French origin.
ABV: 6.8%
Price: $17 per 6 pack of 12 oz cans
Appearance: Light gold with lots of bubbles
Nose: Apple cores, lumber, apple juice.
Palate: Medium bodied, and medium dry. Some initial sweetness, then grippy tannins.
Finish: Tannic with a little sweetness and acid.
Parting words: I didn’t do a lot of blogging last year, but my buying habits did not change. What happens in that situation is that I end up with a big backlog of beverages to be written up. With cider and beer, this means I will often drink all but one can or bottle of a pack and save the last one for “review purposes”. As a result, my cellar and fridge start looking like a home for orphaned booze. That’s how I ended up with one can of this cider sitting in my fridge for over six months before writing this review.
I’m glad I didn’t porch pound this one like I did its siblings last summer, because it’s a cider that rewards mindful sipping. It brings together the structure and grip of French ciders with the crispness and accessibility of English ones. If you’re a fan of European cider like I am, you’ll probably like Two K Farms Old World. It also makes for a good alternative to dry white or pink wine at the dinner table. It is recommended!
Sipology 