A Norwegian cider (tried in Sewden) made by Garden Åkre (post@aakre-gard.no) that translates “rosé cider with raspberries”. Pale rosé colour like rosé wine, with a light bouquet. For a fruit added cider it is on the dry side. Noticeable red berry taste and quite effervescent, and finishes drier and slightly tannic. 4.7% ABV. My rating 8.5/10.
From Tadcaster, North Yorkshire in the UK (that I tried in Oslo). It has a light amber colour with a distinct but light old apple bouquet. Initial taste is light and off-dry with a light astringent finish and kind of sour apple aftertaste. Made with water and “organic apple concentrate” - so much for authentic! 5.0% ABV. My rating 6.5/10.
From Kerava, Finland (though I tried in Oslo) comes this cider with a medium amber colour and a light bouquet. It has a medium apple taste that is initially dry and finishes very dry with a kind of light tannic finish. Crowmoor is made by Carlsberg. Very different and good. 4.7% ABV. My rating 7/10.
From Sweden, this cider is almost clear with no discernible bouquet. Initially sweet with a light, slightly artificial, taste. Just okay for its type. 4.5% ABV. My rating 6/10.
My two hundredth cider comes from Sweden. En Svensk Päron (pear) has a very pale yellow colour like a vinho verde. It has a very faint pear bouquet. Light pear taste that is semi-sweet but low for a perry. Quite refreshing. 4.5% ABV. My rating 7.5/10.
Tried at the Vasa Museum, Stockholm. Medium yellow colour with a fresh apple bouquet. Nice fresh apple flavour a little sweeter than I like but quite good. 4.2% ABV. My rating 7/10.
Tried in Stockholm, this French cider is made by Eclor Boissons of Val au Perche, France which is in Normandy. It has a deep yellow color like an oaked Chardonnay and an intense apple bouquet. It has an old apple, typically “French” taste. Semi-sweet taste that finishes slightly drier. Very nice if a little sweeter than I usually like. 4.0% ABV. My rating 8/10.
