Pippins – Heirloom Series
Pippins is a “sharp” style cider, thanks to the Yellow Newton Pippin apples we use and cool fermentation from champagne yeast. Off-dry and chaptalized to 9.5%, it is an example of a New England style of cider that was meant to be as strong and robust as North America’s pioneers. Pippins features pineapple and confectionary notes and is incredibly food friendly. It fits just about every occasion and its crisp bite will pair perfectly with everything from steak and salad to spicy curries.
Certified Organic by PACS 16-259
9.5 % alc./vol.
Description
Size: 750 ml
Alcohol: 9.5 % alc./vol.
SKU: 787663
Packaging: Clear champagne glass; crown closure; flip top for re-closure.
Juicy, expressive, and playful on the tongue, Pippins reveals why cider was North America’s favorite 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!
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, pear, lemongrass, pineapple, confectionary.
Acid/sweetness: Intense acidity, balanced by slight residual sweetness.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, sharp to the tongue.
Suggested Food Pairings:
Truth be told, Pippins pairs well with pretty much everything! But as it is a bold cider, it matches well with bold, intense flavours, such as strong cheeses, BBQ, Thai or Indian cuisine, pulled pork and spicy foods.
Reviews
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Lori –
Had this at Buchaet Gardens paired with food and chocolate and it was wonderful. Would love to purchase some!
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