Cider Flashcards
A brut French cider would be about what ABV?
4.5%
A doux French cider would be about what ABV?
3%
What is “keeving”?
A cider-making technique where the nutrients are removed from the fermenting juice which slows fermentation and yields a sweeter, fruitier drink
- tradtl French, English styles
- pectinase enzymes may be added to encourage formation of pectin gel. Gel rises to top w trapped nutrients critical to fermentation (primarily nitrogen). The gel is skimmed off
What is “cidre bouché”?
Translates to “cider under cork” - a generic term for traditional French cider that undergoes a secondary fermentation in bottle
Spanish sidra is primarily produced in what 2 regions?
Basque
Asturias
What region is responsible for the majority of Spanish cider production?
Asturias, 80%
Cidre Pays d’Auge would be made up primarily of which: bitter, acidic or sweet apple varieties?
Min. 70% bitter (phenolic) + max. 15% acidic
What is the minimum RS for Cidre Pays d’Auge?
20 g/l RS
What is the minimum ABV for Cidre Pays d’Auge?
3.5% acquired, 6% potential
What is the minimum orchard age for trees used for Cidre Pays d’Auge AC?
Haut Tige - 7yrs
Bas-Tige - 3yrs
What is the minimum CO2 for Cidre Pays d’Auge AC?
3g/l CO2
What type of pear is favored for production in the Domfront AOP?
Plant de Blanc Pear aka “white pear”
*in the final cider, min. 40% must be from white pear varieties and any non-white variety is limited to no more than 25% of the blend
Where is the Cotentin AOP? What is made here?
- A naturally sparkling, unpasteurized cider produced in the La Manche department (English Channel) in NW France - made from bitter/bittersweet varieties
- AC established 2016
- 18-35g/l RS and 3.5% - 5.5% ABV OR
>18g/l/5% ABV if Extra Brut label - min. 1 bar atmospheric pressure
3 cider AOP in Normandy?
Cotentin
Poire Domfront
Pays d’Auge
Cider AOP in Brittany?
Cornouaille (Cornwall) AOP
What is the “Grower-producer” term for French cider?
Cidre Fermier
What is the traditional vessel to serve French cider in?
bolées - an earthenware or terracotta bowl (looks like a teacup to me)
What is the min. ABV for Sidra de Asturias?
Min. 5%
What are the 3 sweetness levels and associated RS ranges for Sidra de Asturias?
Dry: less than 30 g/l RS
Semi-Dry: 30 - 50 g/l RS
Sweet: 50 - 80 g/l RS
In Asturias, what is the difference between regular Sidra and “Sidra Natural”?
Sidra natural is mainly still, but can have some slight effervescence provided it occurs naturally.
Regular sidra mandates a consistent bubble and allows reincorporation of CO2 from fermentation but not from any source outside of fermentation. It also always sugar syrup and must concentration.
What is the maximum sugar level for Sidra de Asturias?
80g/l RS
