Grimes Golden

Grimes Golden Apple

Apple Description

Medium to large apple.  Yellow green.  A favorite heirloom of many due to its excellent flavor.

Juice Analysis

Brix = 14.0

Specific Gravity = 1.057

pH = 3.57

Total Acidity (Malic) = 6.6

Total Tannins = 0.12%

Cider Description

Color - Light gold, mostly clear, high brilliance.

Nose - Fresh, green, subtle, grassy.

Flavor - Green apple skin.  Even tart flavor from start to finish.  Mild bitterness and astringency.

Overall Impression - Distinctly "green apple" cider.  Refreshing, balanced.  Very good on its own.