Browns Bar Bible
Tasting process
Appearance, agitate & aroma Are there bubbles? Is it still? Is there a head? Any foam? Agitate / swirl to release the aroma Take a big sniff, it should smell fresh. Any scents of drains, eggs, vinegar indicate an infection. Any chemical smells indicate line cleaning issues
A
OFF NOTES: Vinegar, Sherry & wet cardboard – suggest the product has oxidised Banana (know as cider sickness) caused by bacterial contamination Sour Milk / Yoghurt – bacterial infection
Body Does the cider cling to the sides of the glass? Does the cider have legs / tears?
B
Clarity Bright ciders should be shiny & luminous Cloudy ciders should have even and fluid distribution of the sediment to form natural haze
C
Does it taste good? The cider should taste appley and typically cider
D
Enjoy! Sit back, relax and enjoy (in moderation)
E
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