Judge’s Review: 89 Rating – Apfelwein Kirsch by Bembel With Care

Cider with Other Fruit | Year-Round | Germany

By Nelson Crowle

Judges Rating: 89
Aroma: 21
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 36
Mouthfeel: 8
Overall Impression: 18

Apfelwein Kirsch by Bembel with Care was evaluated as style C2B, Cider With Other Fruit, per the 2015 BJCP Cider guidelines.
The cider pours a very clear deep amber with a slight reddish tint and a small head of tiny white bubbles that quickly fades to a small ring. The aroma has moderate table apple notes, with a medium tart red cherry note. The flavor is of tart cherry with a low red table apple note backing it up. There is a moderate acidity and the tartness of the cherry adds complexity and interest. Tannins are fairly low without bitterness and just a slight pleasant astringency. Moderate residual sweetness is well balanced by the acidity and light tannin notes. The cherry notes are prominent with the apple taking a background supporting role. Overall, a nicely balanced fruit cider that would pair nicely with a chocolate-based food like chicken mole.