Hornsby's Amber Draft:
Price Paid $5.99 for a six pack
ALC 6.0%
Like the name (and picture on the bottle) says, Hornsby's Amber Draft is made from red apples, and is supposed to be Hornsby's driest cider. Well, this cider did not live up to the picture on the bottle. It wasn't great. It wasn't horrible either, its just that it kind of tastes mildly like everclear and apple juice. Or maybe a little like rubbing alcohol. But these flavors aren't overpowering, and are just a bit unpleasant. Oh, and the aftertaste is kind of vinegary, but not in a good way. Its drinkable, but not something I would buy again. Not too much else to say about Hornsby's "Amber Draft". I give this cider a 4/10.

Hornsby's Crisp Apple
Price Paid $5.99 for six.
ALC 5.5%
Fortunately, Hornsby's redeems itself with its Crisp Apple variety. Hornsby's Crisp Apple is lighter in color than the Amber Draft, but its packed with flavor. Good flavor. It really tastes like you're biting into a crisp apple. A fermented crisp apple. I could drink this stuff all day. Well, probably not, because I'd be drunk after six or seven of these. But I'd gladly be drunk off of six or seven, because the awesome green apple flavor really comes through on this cider. This cider isn't nearly as dry as Hornsby's Amber Draft, although its a teeny bit dry, and the sweetness is the same. I suppose that either of the Hornsby's ciders are about as sweet as normal apple juice would be. Anyhow, I thoroughly enjoy the Hornsby's Crisp Apple variety, and would buy it again. I give this cider a 7 out of 10.
In this last picture, you can see the difference in color between the Amber Draft and Crisp Apple varities.
5 comments:
I'm from Sonoma County & a cider lover too. I love your blog! keep it up. next post suggestion:Wyders vs. Hornsby Crisp Apple!
The Black Rose Irish Pub on Armory Dr, behind the JC, has Blackthorn Cider on Tap,(which is not bad but not my favorite.) Its worth it to have Cider on tap, and if you're already in SR... http://www.theblackrosepub.com/
"to everybody who says cider is for wimps and the British, I say 'whatever.' I like cider." Exactly!
And have you tried Trader Joe's Newton's Folly Apple cider? - I like the Granny Smith variety better than the red apple....I haven't been going to TJ's lately though, so expensive comparatively these days!
I like your Wyder's vs Hornsby idea. I've had Wyders pear cider on tap and i really liked it. Also, I have tried Newton's Folly cider and I like that too. I like the green more than the red, but they're both decent. I should review those next. Thanks for your interest and your nice comments!
I chuckled for about 30 seconds when you said one of the reasons you bought Hornsby's was because the name sounded important. That is hilarious, something I would have done at 19. It does sound rather important though. HAHAHA.
Hey its cool to know people still read this blog, maybe ill start posting again... yea I was closer to 19 than I am now when I wrote that review, but I'm very immature :)
Thanks for the comment!
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