Plumb Cider
Apple Description
Medium-sized apple. A warm, yellow orange tint with sun-exposed sides waning to red (the Plumb Cider apple pictured here was redder than most). Pleasant, juicy flavor. Origen unknown. It was brought to Wisconsin from Ohio in 1844 by one Mr. Plumb, and it proved to be a good grower, hardy and productive. Few plum cider trees are still in existence today.
Juice Analysis
Brix = 13.8
Specific Gravity = 1.056
pH = 3.4
Total Acidity (Malic) = 7.2
Total Tannins = 0.15%
Cider Analysis
Color - Amber/gold. Clear. Brilliant. Very attractive.
Nose - Subtle, fresh apple.
Flavor - Medium body. Medium to high acidity. Lightly drying and mildly bitter. Long, dry finish with lingering acidity and bitterness.
Overall Impression - Very good cider on its own. Nice balance of acidity and tannins.