My brother-in-law requested me if it is actually okay to trim apple bushes in winter. It appeared to him that lopping limbs throughout frigid temperatures is likely to be including stress upon stress to a tree. I can perceive why he would possibly really feel that approach. This climate is tough for many people mammals. It might appear virtually like including insult to harm to ask a dwelling being to endure not solely months of low temperatures however to heal recent wounds on the identical time. Fortunately, it’s not fairly like that. We would be taught a lesson from bushes that go dormant this time of 12 months. It’s okay to relaxation. This can be a advantageous time of 12 months to shed what we don’t want.
Maybe I’ve strayed too removed from a cider assessment, however that’s very a lot the place I’m proper now. I’m operating in hardcore Winter mode. I do the issues I have to do and some that heat my spirits, however largely I’m hunkered down till days get only a bit longer. However fortunately for me, I can get pleasure from my quasi-hibernation with some excellent ciders. This week, I’m sharing my ideas on Bauman’s Cider Firm’s McIntosh Single Varietal.
Bauman’s Cider Firm was named GLINTCAP’s small cidery of the 12 months 2021. The cidery relies in Gervais Oregon. The cidery was based on a small household farm and orchard by Christine Walter whose cider journey makes an attempt to stability household custom and expertise with trendy scientific information.
I’ve solely reviewed one Bauman’s Cider earlier than, the Mountain Rosé. It made my high ten record for 2020. This units my expectations excessive.
Right here’s that assessment: http://alongcameacider.blogspot.com/2020/04/cider-review-baumans-cider-mountain.html
I like to recommend visiting Bauman’s Cider Firm on-line to be taught extra: https://baumanscider.com/
Right here’s the background info I used to be in a position to get on-line for the McIntosh Single Varietal.
MCINTOSH SINGLE VARIETAL | 6.0% ABV
GOLD MEDAL – 2021 INTERNATIONAL BREWING & CIDER COMPETITION (UK)
GOLD MEDAL – 2021 PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL CIDER COMPETITION
GOLD MEDAL – 2021 GREAT LAKES INTERNATIONAL CIDER COMPETITION
PLATINUM MEDAL – SIP MAGAZINE BEST OF THE NORTHWEST AWARDS
For our single varietal McIntosh Cider we began by importing McIntosh apples grown by our pals within the Bitterroot Valley, Montana. We do minimal intervention so the important apple taste shines although, as we depart just a bit residual sweetness to showcase the wealthy apple taste and aroma.
Look: Tuscany yellow, sensible, few bubbles
When taking a look at colour charts for shades, this most resembles Tuscany yellow. And it does give off this sunny heat. The cider is sensible with few seen bubbles.
Aromas: intense juicy apple, cherry blossom, cinnamon and peach
The McIntosh is extraordinarily fragrant, brimming with juicy apple notes. The nostril additionally options components that recall cherry blossom, cinnamon and peach.
Sweetness/dryness: Semi-sweet
I’d name it semi-sweet, however some of us would possibly interpret it as nearer to semi dry. The sweetness is nice and well-integrated.
Flavors and ingesting expertise: juicy, crisp, apple, tart
This can be a deal with! Bauman’s Cider Firm’s McIntosh Single Varietal makes me glad that I selected it for right this moment’s cider. The primary impression is a number of tremendous recent malic acid, making every sip crisp and juicy. The cider tastes extra straight like apples than many who I drink. It’s tapping into the fruity, juicy, highly effective expertise of a wonderfully ripe McIntosh apple.
There’s extra to this cider than simply fast fruitiness although. The McIntosh is mildly tannic with tough sandpaper grippiness within the texture. I really like that about it. It has a clear fermentation; there’s not a whiff of funk. I respect the McIntosh’s medium depth of sparkle and hefty physique. This cider stays enjoyable from tip to tail with its honeyed end. My excessive expectations had been met fully!
Cheers to having fun with cider whereas not doing an excessive amount of. This can be a very comfortable approach to get by Winter.
