Flagship – Heirloom Series

Description

Size: 750 mL
Alcohol: 7.1% alc./vol.
SKU: 142174
Packaging: Clear champagne glass; crown closure with a flip top for re-closure.

the story

Flagship earned its name as it was the first cider we produced and it is as pure as cider gets. Flagship is one of only a handful of ciders in the world free of added sulphites, and was the very first fully-certified organic cider in North America. It is a German-style of cider, meaning it is very acidic, which is achieved by fermenting high-acid apples. It offers herbal notes of lemongrass, citrus and fresh apple skins. Flagship is a single varietal cider most vintages, made solely with Calville Blanc apples grown for us at Heart Acher Farm, a Sea Cider-leased orchard in British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley. These apples are prized in the French culinary community for their spicy aromatics and acidity. 

how we make this cider

Flagship is produced by milling and juicing highly acidic apples such as Calville Blancs, then pitching a Champagne yeast which can tolerate highly acidic juice at cool fermentation temperatures. Because there are no sulphites to control oxidation and spoilage, the production team must take extra precautions in apple selection and washing, aging and bottling. Fermentation and aging take place in our stainless steel tanks, which helps to preserve its sharp citrus character.

tasting notes

Appearance: Gently effervescent, light, clear.
Aromas/Flavours: Citrus, herbaceous, delicate apple skins.
Acid/Sweetness: Pronounced acidity, ultra-dry.
Mouthfeel: Soft astringency.

suggested food pairings

Mild and unripened cheese, such as Gouda, Edam, Wensleydale; delicate poultry dishes, seafood, risotto; fish and chips or sushi (easy on the wasabi).