Cider Evaluation
From Eating Asturias, the Encyclopedia of Asturian Gastronomy
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==Appearance== | ==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.'' | ''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.'' | ||
{| | {| style="width: 85%;" | ||
|'''Color''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Color''' | ||
| {{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}} | ?Color # - }} ({{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}} | ?Color # - }} SRM) | | style="width: 70%"| {{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}} | ?Color # - }} ({{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}} | ?Color # - }} SRM) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Clarity''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Clarity''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:clarity}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:clarity}} | ||
| 1 = Cloudy | | 1 = Cloudy | ||
| 2 = Hazy | | 2 = Hazy | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Espalme''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Espalme''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:espalme}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:espalme}} | ||
| 1 = ''[[Plasmáu]]'': no detectable carbon dioxide | | 1 = ''[[Plasmáu]]'': no detectable carbon dioxide | ||
| 2 = ''[[Desvanecíu]]'': very little carbon dioxide, dissipating too quickly | | 2 = ''[[Desvanecíu]]'': very little carbon dioxide, dissipating too quickly | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Pegue''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Pegue''' | ||
|{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}} | ?Pegue # - }} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}} | ?Pegue # - }} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Mouthfeel== | ==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.'' | ''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.'' | ||
{| | {| style="width: 85%;" | ||
|'''Body''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Body''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:body}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:body}} | ||
| 1 = Light | | 1 = Light | ||
| 2 = Medium | | 2 = Medium | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Sensation''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Sensation''' | ||
|{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}} | ?Sensation # - }} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}} | ?Sensation # - }} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Finish''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Finish''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:finish}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:finish}} | ||
| 1 = Short (0-15 Seconds) | | 1 = Short (0-15 Seconds) | ||
| 2 = Medium (15-30 Seconds) | | 2 = Medium (15-30 Seconds) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Balance''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Balance''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:balance}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:balance}} | ||
| 1 = ''[[Floxu]]'': insipid | | 1 = ''[[Floxu]]'': insipid | ||
| 2 = ''[[Tiernu]]'': low alcohol and flat, from not being fermented long enough. "too young" | | 2 = ''[[Tiernu]]'': low alcohol and flat, from not being fermented long enough. "too young" | ||
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==Aromas & Flavors== | ==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.'' | ''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.'' | ||
{| | {| style="width: 85%;" | ||
|'''Alcohol''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Alcohol''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:alcohol}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:alcohol}} | ||
| 1 = non-alcoholic or none detected | | 1 = non-alcoholic or none detected | ||
| 2 = ''[[Blandu]]'': Faintly alcoholic | | 2 = ''[[Blandu]]'': Faintly alcoholic | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''Apple Flavors''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Apple Flavors''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:apple}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:apple}} | ||
| 1 = ''[[Verdín]]'': excessive flavors of unripe apples | | 1 = ''[[Verdín]]'': excessive flavors of unripe apples | ||
| 2 = Apple forward | | 2 = Apple forward | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|'''Acetic Flavors''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Acetic Flavors''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:acetic}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:acetic}} | ||
| 1 = ''[[Fema]]'': low or undetectable amounts of acetic acid | | 1 = ''[[Fema]]'': low or undetectable amounts of acetic acid | ||
| 2 = Pleasant balanced acetic qualities | | 2 = Pleasant balanced acetic qualities | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|'''Astringent Flavors''' | | style="width: 30%"|'''Astringent Flavors''' | ||
|{{#switch: {{#var:astringent}} | | style="width: 70%"|{{#switch: {{#var:astringent}} | ||
| 1 = ''[[de Restallu]]'': Strong, astringent, mouth-puckering cider. | | 1 = ''[[de Restallu]]'': Strong, astringent, mouth-puckering cider. | ||
| 2 = ''[[Agrín]]'': Strong, dry, cider. | | 2 = ''[[Agrín]]'': Strong, dry, cider. | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 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 |
