Pippins – Heirloom Series


Gold Medalist

Juicy, expressive, and playful on the tongue, Pippins reveals why cider was North America’s favourite drink before Prohibition. This aromatic off-dry cider is as robust as our pioneers and the Pippin apple trees that flourished on our frontier. Raise a glass of Sea Cider and let our apples tease your senses!

Certified Organic by PACS 16-259

9.5 % alc./vol.

Category: Product ID: 4834

Description

Size: 750 ml
Alcohol: 9.5 % alc./vol.
SKU: 787663
Packaging: Clear champagne glass; crown closure; flip top for re-closure.

the story

Pippins is a tribute to the pioneers that homesteaded on Vancouver Island and across North America. A “pippin” is an apple tree that grew from an errant seed (unlike most apple trees, which are propagated by grafting). Pippins cider reflects the story of how apple varieties developed during North America’s pioneering age, when many of the Old World varieties failed to thrive, but their seeds produced a generation of new varieties. The Yellow Newton Pippin is one such apple, and the focal varietal in Sea Cider’s Pippins. The Pippin is high in both acid and sugar (important features in traditional North American cider varieties). Pippins is our crowd pleaser – a crisp, refreshing, real (fermented), apple cider with just a touch of sweetness. Pippins cider is made in the New England pre-Prohibition style, which means sharply acidic, but balanced with subtle sweetness, and high in alcohol. Fermentation is undertaken at cool temperatures to preserve the fruitiness on the nose and to maintain the acidity. A dosage of organic cane sugar is added during fermentation to raise the level of alcohol (this was traditionally important to improve the shelf life of cider during the pioneering days). 

tasting notes

Appearance: Effervescent, warm straw in colour, clear, bright.
Aromas/Flavours: Citrus, apple, lemongrass, pineapple, confectionary.
Acid/Sweetness: Intense acidity, balanced by a slight residual sweetness.
Tannins: minimal
Mouthfeel: Crisp, sharp to the tongue, gently effervescent.

suggested food pairings

Pippins pairs beautifully with oysters, seafood as well as bold, intense flavours, such as strong cheeses, BBQ, pulled pork and spicy foods.

Awards

  • 2023 JUDGES’ PICK – Sip Magazine / Best of the Northwest
  • 2021 BRONZE – GLINTCAP
  • 2019 BRONZE – GLINTCAP
  • 2018 SILVER – GLINTCAP
  • 2017 GOLD – San Diego International 
  • 2017 SILVER – Dan Berger International Cider Awards 
  • 2017 BRONZE – GLINTCAP
  • 2016 SILVER – GLINTCAP 
  • 2016 BRONZE – Taste BC
  • 2015 GOLD – PNWCA 
  • 2015 SILVER – GLINTCAP 
  • 2015 BRONZE – Taste BC 
  • 2014 GOLD – PNWCA 
  • 2014 SILVER – GLINTCAP 
  • 2014 SILVER – Taste BC 
  • 2012 BRONZE – Northwest Wine Summit 
  • 2011 BRONZE – Taste BC 
  • 2010 SILVER – Northwest Wine Summit 
  • 2010 SILVER – Taste BC 
  • 2010 BRONZE – Canadian Wine Awards 

Reviews

  1. Lori –

    Had this at Buchaet Gardens paired with food and chocolate and it was wonderful. Would love to purchase some!

  2. PaulLorenz –

    Had Pippin at Busthard Gardens today. Most excellent cider I’ve ever had. Wish you could ship me a case to Wisconsin. Guess I’ll have to come back to the Island

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