Cider Evaluation

From Eating Asturias, the Encyclopedia of Asturian Gastronomy
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''Asturians put great stock in the proper appearance and presentation of the cider. Perhaps more so than anywhere else I’ve ever drunk cider. For that reason, there is a well-developed vocabulary in Asturias for describing the visual aspects of sidra natural.''
''Asturians put great stock in the proper appearance and presentation of the cider. Perhaps more so than anywhere else I’ve ever drunk cider. For that reason, there is a well-developed vocabulary in Asturias for describing the visual aspects of sidra natural.''
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|Color
|'''Color'''
| {{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}  | ?Color # - }} ({{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}  | ?SRM # - }} SRM)
| {{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}  | ?Color # - }} ({{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}  | ?SRM # - }} SRM)
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|Clarity
|'''Clarity'''
| {{#switch: {{{Clarity|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Clarity}}}
   | 1 = Cloudy
   | 1 = Cloudy
   | 2 = Hazy
   | 2 = Hazy
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|Espalme
|'''Espalme'''
| {{#switch: {{{Espalme|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Espalme|}}}
   | 1 = ''[[Plasmáu]]'': no detectable carbon dioxide
   | 1 = ''[[Plasmáu]]'': no detectable carbon dioxide
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}}
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|Pegue
|'''Pegue'''
| {{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}  | ?Pegue # - }}
| {{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}  | ?Pegue # - }}
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''Mouthfeel refers to the physical sensations (as opposed to the aromas and flavors) of the cider. It refers to textures that touch the tongue, roof of the mouth, teeth, throat, and to  some extent, the aftertaste sensations.''
''Mouthfeel refers to the physical sensations (as opposed to the aromas and flavors) of the cider. It refers to textures that touch the tongue, roof of the mouth, teeth, throat, and to  some extent, the aftertaste sensations.''
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|Body
|'''Body'''
| {{#switch: {{{Body|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Body|}}}
   | 1 = Light
   | 1 = Light
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|Sensation
|'''Sensation'''
| {{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}  | ?Sensation # - }}
| {{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}  | ?Sensation # - }}
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|Finish
|'''Finish'''
| {{#switch: {{{Finish|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Finish|}}}
   | 1 = Short (0-15 Seconds)
   | 1 = Short (0-15 Seconds)
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|Balance
|'''Balance'''
| {{#switch: {{{Balance|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Balance|}}}
   | 1 = ''[[Floxu]]'': insipid
   | 1 = ''[[Floxu]]'': insipid
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''Sidra natural has a set of basic aromas and flavors that, to one degree or another, all examples exhibit. Here I rate the relative strength of those basic flavors, and afterwards discuss any additional flavor or aroma components that are noteworthy.''
''Sidra natural has a set of basic aromas and flavors that, to one degree or another, all examples exhibit. Here I rate the relative strength of those basic flavors, and afterwards discuss any additional flavor or aroma components that are noteworthy.''
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|Alcohol
|'''Alcohol'''
| {{#switch: {{{Alcohol|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Alcohol|}}}
   | 1 = non-alcoholic or none detected
   | 1 = non-alcoholic or none detected
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|Apple Flavors
|'''Apple Flavors'''
| {{#switch: {{{Apple|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Apple|}}}
   | 1 = ''[[Verdín]]'': excessive flavors of unripe apples
   | 1 = ''[[Verdín]]'': excessive flavors of unripe apples
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|Acetic Flavors
|'''Acetic Flavors'''
| {{#switch: {{{Acetic|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Acetic|}}}
   | 1 = ''[[Fema]]'': low or undetectable amounts of acetic acid
   | 1 = ''[[Fema]]'': low or undetectable amounts of acetic acid
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|Astringent Flavors
|'''Astringent Flavors'''
| {{#switch: {{{Astringent|}}}
| {{#switch: {{{Astringent|}}}
   | 1 = ''[[de Restallu]]'': Strong, astringent, mouth-puckering cider.
   | 1 = ''[[de Restallu]]'': Strong, astringent, mouth-puckering cider.

Revision as of 21:11, 29 May 2023

Appearance

Asturians put great stock in the proper appearance and presentation of the cider. Perhaps more so than anywhere else I’ve ever drunk cider. For that reason, there is a well-developed vocabulary in Asturias for describing the visual aspects of sidra natural.

Color ( SRM)
Clarity
Espalme
Pegue

Mouthfeel

Mouthfeel refers to the physical sensations (as opposed to the aromas and flavors) of the cider. It refers to textures that touch the tongue, roof of the mouth, teeth, throat, and to some extent, the aftertaste sensations.

Body
Sensation
Finish
Balance

Aromas & Flavors

Sidra natural has a set of basic aromas and flavors that, to one degree or another, all examples exhibit. Here I rate the relative strength of those basic flavors, and afterwards discuss any additional flavor or aroma components that are noteworthy.

Alcohol
Apple Flavors
Acetic Flavors
Astringent Flavors