Granny Smith) The Granny Smith cider had a light green tint to the nearly clear liquid. Unsurprisingly, it tasted a bit like a granny smith apple: lightly tart. I didn't really find it all that inspiring, because I don't really like Granny Smith apples. If you do like them, you'll probably like this cider. ☆☆☆
Crisp) The Crisp was very light in color and easy to drink probably because of it's low 3.2% alcohol content. I can think of no other word to more aptly describe its taste than crisp, and I look forward to having this one again on a hot summer day. I'll leave it at that. ☆☆☆☆
Summer) Woodchuck's Summer Cider appeared almost as light as Crisp, but the taste was like a subdued natural blueberry. I still don't know what to think of that, but I know that if I am ever craving blueberries and alcohol that this might be the drink of choice. ☆☆☆
Later in the evening, we then opened "Amber," "802," and "Special Reserve Pumpkin" Woodchuck Apple Ciders.
Amber) Immediately after trying Amber, we all understood how Woodchuck became so successful. There was no over-bearing apple flavor, sinister carbonation, or funky flavorings. Amber was straight up an easy to drink hard apple cider. ☆☆☆☆☆
802) 802, however, mystified us initially both in name and in taste. The drink was darker in color and tasted fairly similar to the just consumed Amber. However, as we let our palates adjust, the drink's sweeter caramel flavor came through. As to the number, 802 is the area code for Vermont where Woodchuck the company is located. ☆☆☆
Pumpkin) Lastly, we had the Special Reserve Pumpkin. I liked it, but the pumpkin flavor type was unexpected. Instead of hitting me with the spiced flavors of pumpkin pie, this cider tasted lightly of fresh pumpkin. I would describe the experience akin to biting into a piece of pumpkin while you are carving it. It's good, but not necessarily a drink worthy of picking up regularly. ☆☆☆
