Tieton Cider Works Review
Being Gluten-Free now, I miss a good beer. I have tried hard ciders but have never been impressed with what I have tasted. Tieton Cider Works contacted me to try their product, I was a bit reluctant but those cute bottles made me want to try them! I was send a 6 pack of flavors and I must say, I am impressed and totally surprised at how different their product is. It is not fizzy but almost tastes like a light wine with a hint of sparkle. I loved them, the lighter flavors I found to my liking better but they all were yummy! Blossom Nectar was so refreshing and light! It is suggested to be used as an aperitif. I would enjoy it on a hot sunny day. I would highly suggest you give this brand a try. Pictured below are the flavors I was sent.
Here is what Tieton Cider Works has to say about these flavors:
Our fresh pressed juice comes from apples grown in the Pacific Northwest. We blend American heritage, English and French cider varieties with our organically grown dessert apples to capture the best of what each variety brings to the bottle: sweetness, acidity, tannin and aroma. The results are ciders with body and a depth of finish.
You can find Tieton Cider Works on Facebook and Twitter
BLOSSOM NECTAR
500ML – 7% Alcohol
TASTING NOTE:
Sweet with natural tree ripened fruit notes, like biting into a ripe fresh apple. This cider has a nose of apple blossom honey, hints of vanilla and melon in a crisp apple cider with a medium body. It finishes with a palate cleansing acid.
PAIRING IDEAS:
Perfect with desserts: cakes, puddings or ices. Pair simply with Goat Cheese, to balance the spice in Thai food or with any tomato rich Pizza.
AWARDS:
2011 Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition Silver Medal in the category of English Cider
WILD WASHINGTON APPLE
500ML – 7% Alcohol
TASTING NOTE:
We planted the “wild” apple cultivars that grew in eastern America, England and France to make our ciders – the name Wild Washington Apple seemed appropriate. With pineapple aroma and a pronounced mineral quality that gives the cider a lively mouth feel. There are notes of green apple and preserved lemon.
PAIRING IDEAS:
Spinach Salad, Marinated and grilled meats, Hamburgers, Pastas with spicy sauces and the perfect cocktail base.
AWARDS:
2012 Denver International Wine Competition-The largest double-blind wine competition held in the Rocky Mountains: Silver Medal
2012 Great International Beer & Cider Competition, Providence, Rhode Island: Bronze in English Cider Category
2010 Vashon Island Cider Fest Common Cider 3rd Place
2010 San Diego International Beer Festival, Standard Cider Class: 3rd place
TIETON BLEND
500ML – 7% Alcohol
TASTING NOTE:
This crisp English style cider begins with a floral and fruity nose. It has perfectly balanced citrus notes, and then introduces hints of green grape skin and slate with a lingering pepper quality at the finish.
PAIRING IDEAS:
Salty cheeses, Roasted chicken, Soups of roasted carrots, Salads with fennel.
AWARDS:
2011 Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition, Bronze Medal in the category of English Cider
2010 Three Counties Award, England Hereford, Worcester, Gloucester Highly Commended
2010 San Diego International Beer Festival, Standard Cider Class: 2nd place
APRICOT
500ML – 6.9% Alcohol
TASTING NOTE:
When we infuse our crisp apple cider with the tartness of apricot, the apple notes play a supporting role and let the tartness of the apricots shine. Your mouth will taste both dry and fresh apricot.
PAIRING IDEAS:
Our most Versatile with food: Anything with potatoes, Quinoa soups, Lamb based stews and soups, and curry dressed salads.
AWARDS:
2012 Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition Silver Medal in the category of Fruit & Specialty Cider
2012 Gold Medal Denver International Wine Competition-The largest double-blind wine competition held in the Rocky Mountains
2012 Readers’ Choice award for Best Cider in the Northwest from Northwest Brewing News
CHERRY BLEND
500ML – 6.9% Alcohol
TASTING NOTE:
Our crisp apple cider finishes with the sweetness of cherry and hints of clove and cinnamon blended with a tart acid to stand up to the sweetness of the cherry. Big mouth feel, perfect acid, and long finish.
PAIRING IDEAS:
Hard Cheeses, Grilled Salmon, Citrus & Avocado Salads, Spicy Chili’s, Mexican food and Salmon Tacos and Butternut Squash Soup
AWARDS:
2011 Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition Bronze Medal in the category of Fruit Cider
2010 Great International Beer & Cider Competition, Providence Rhode Island Best in Cider
2010 Vashon Island Cider Fest Fruit & Specialty Cider: 2nd Place
2010 Ivar’s Cider Fest, People’s Choice Honorable Mention
2010 San Diego International Beer Festival, Specialty Cider Class: 2nd place
YAKIMA DRY HOPPED
500ML – 6.9% Alcohol
TASTING NOTE:
The Yakima Valley is known worldwide as a premier apple growing region and a prominent source of hops. We have chosen a select blend of traditional and exotic hops to marry with our cider. This blend of hops produces an aroma of fruit-forward nuttiness followed by a citrusy palate.
PAIRING IDEAS:
This is delicious paired with chili’s and salsas; sweet or spicy flavors inspired from all parts of the globe or simply with ripe brie.
AWARDS:
2012 Great Lakes International Cider Competition, Silver Medal Wood-Aged Cider
this is everything i love. i like that they also have a little alcohol to be able to drink and enjoy still.
These sound right up my alley. I love that they have very little alcohol in them.
I would love to try the Wild Washington Apple and the Cherry Blend. They sound really good.
I love hard ciders, would love to try these. I have never seen them anywhere though. The yakima sounds good to me.
This sounds amazing, thank you for your review.
Your welcome Shannon! They are really tasty and refreshing!
The cherry blend or apple sounds like ones I’d really like to give a try. I had never heard of these before
Sandy I hadn’t heard of them either….so was very happy to review them and share!