A few days ago Kerry and I stopped in to Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits in Flemington, NJ. It is only a few miles past the liquor store we usually go to, but I highly prefer Bourbon Street. I just feel they take better care of their beer selection (which is quite extensive!). I always end up finding unique bottles. We ended up picking up a 4-pack of Weyerbacher Heresy and a 6-pack of Harpoon Cider. I knew that Harpoon made ciders, but I didn't know that they bottled and distributed them down to NJ! I'm going to post my tasting notes on the Harpoon Cider below. I don't drink much cider, and I have never reviewed a cider before, so it may not be of the highest standard of reviews! Anyways, here we go!





Harpoon Cider





Harpoon Cider

Hard Cider

4.8% ABV

12 oz bottle poured into a Victory tulip





Harpoon Cider





Harpoon Cider pours a clear, golden color. There is no head or foam to speak of, but there are bubbles that float up from the bottom and sides of the glass. The aroma is.....apples! Who knew? I don't get much else, besides a bit of sweetness. It also tastes, for the most part, of apples. There is a bit of a champagne quality, but with only a small amount of carbonation. Harpoon Cider is light and easy to drink. It leaves my mouth with a little bit of a sour aftertaste.





Harpoon Cider





Overall : Harpoon Cider isn't bad, but it isn't anything special either. It's light and refreshing, though. It will be interesting to see how this cider compares to other ciders I drink in the future! I will have to pick some more up.





Have you had Harpoon Cider? What did you think of it? Can you recommend a great cider for me to try? Feel free to let me know in the comments!





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