We currently sell more than 100 different ciders and poirés in our cider shop. The flavors of these ciders and poirés vary greatly; from fresh sweet to very dry and from refined to firm and robust. To make the differences between these ciders and poirés more transparent, we have divided our range into so-called 'flavor profiles'. These flavor profiles can help you choose a particular cider or poiré. There are 6 flavor profiles:
To clarify the above and make it more visible, we have given these 6 flavor profiles a place in us: Apple & Pear cider flavors house
The cider flavors house has 4 floors: an attic, the 2nd floor, 1st floor, and the ground floor. At the top of the house are the sweetest ciders, on the ground floor the driest ciders.
On the right side of the house are the more mature ciders. These are mostly ciders that have matured a little longer and can be 'Funky'.
'Funky' is an English term used to indicate that the cider has aromas and flavors that can be described as: cheese and stable/stable air (such as straw, wet animals, musty, earthy, egg, sulfur etc.). These are flavors that give a cider more character and complexity, but that are not liked by everyone. The ciders on the right side of the house will generally also have a bit more tannins.
On the left side of the house are the ciders which are also dry(er) but lighter and not funky like the ciders on the right side of the house.
On the ground floor, far left:
Real dry ciders, with little to no residual sugar. They have a fresh taste because of the acids present. They appear light, but can contain a relatively large amount of alcohol because more natural sugars have been fermented. The tannins present are young and fresh. The ciders in this category are often young or have undergone a second fermentation.
These ciders are good with:
On the 1st floor on the left:
Ciders and poirés that are just not completely dry. A light sweetness enhances the fruity character. This makes them easy ciders; fresh, thirst-quenching drinkers. Tannins are limited.
These ciders are good with:
On the 2nd floor directly below the attic (partially) across the width of the house:
In the attic in the middle of the cider taste house:
On the 1st floor on the right:
Elegant ciders and poirés with little fruitiness and sweetness. Due to the somewhat longer maturation of these ciders, they have acquired a savory and spicy taste and therefore a unique character. They contain little to no residual sweetness, but do contain tannins and sometimes some funk.
These ciders are good with:
On the ground floor, far right:
Firm and tough ciders. Earthy aromas and tannins dominate and provide a rustic/funky taste experience. Due to the longer ripening, the fruit aromas have almost disappeared; the apple is almost impossible to recognize. The tannins provide a firm structure. A perfect alternative to the glass of red wine with a meal.
These ciders are good with:
