On the eve of the NY Cider Festival in NYC, Dan cracks open his last Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery Northern Spy dry cider.
Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery Northern Spy
STYLE: Dry Cider (single varietal)
ABV: 7.7%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 16 oz. cans/Draft (Limited)
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.
Appearance
Straw yellow in color with a bit of haze and a small, white head.
Aroma
Apples all the way with a hint of earthiness.
Taste
Bright, fresh, and apple-forward, with a hint of tartness/acidity.
Mouthfeel
Super dry and crisp, with light carbonation and weight/mouthfeel.
Overall
I LOVE getting to try single varietal ciders…and Northern Spy is a New York state native one, so we do see them on offer from our cideries. While not an entry-level cider for someone coming from the macro/sweet ones, this can definitely showcase apple-based terroir when sampling. If you have not branched out to try single varietals or heirloom/wild blends, I highly recommend it as a palate exploration.
Pairing-wise, it’s easy to go the dessert route with various apple- or ice cream-based ones, but because it is so dry, I think some flatbreads or some chicken dishes would also go great. If you are just hearing about the NY Cider Festival care of the New York Cider Association from this, I hope to see you there next year!
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
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