Sir Isaac's Premium Pear Cider

First of all I would like to thank @OntCraftCider (Ontario Hard Cider) for providing me with this product to sample and review. I am not an expert on cider by any means but as an avid cider drinker I know what I like and what I don't.

 

 

 

6.5% alc.vol per 341 ml bottle

Available: LCBO - $2.75 per 473ml can

Puddicombe Cider Company  - please see website for information

Website: www.Puddicombecider.com

Twitter: @puddicombecider

Pour: No carbonation

Aroma: Pear

Colour: Clear

Taste: Distinct pear taste but not overpowering. To me, it had a dry finish.....wine like.

Texture: I found it to be smooth and creamy.

History: I tend to visit the websites of the producers after I have finished their product. I gleamed from Puddicombe's website that their cider is 100% pear. It does contain sulphites and isinglass.  As well, they give you pairing suggestions and how best to serve their product. You can also purchase their cider directly from them if you cannot find it in the LCBO. Their website also confirmed it is gluten free.

My Final Thoughts: I put this cider in the fridge to chill, as I tend not to drink my cider over ice. I found this to be quite refreshing and not very acidic. It achieved a fine balance of not being overly sweet or dry. As mentioned before, I found it to have a creamy, silky texture and very subtle taste....something I have never really experienced before. Great alternative to wine with meals but it can also be a cider that you take to a party on a hot summers night. I must admit I was a bit leary of trying pear based ciders, but this one has dispelled any worries I may have had. Like Sir Isaac Brock who charged up that hill in the battle of Queenston, this cider leads the pack in pear ciders.

Rating: 8.6 out of 10

 

Cheers!

 

Laurie

 

PS....Give this pear cider a go and let's support our Ontario Hard Cider makers!