Cider Pairing

Question 1

Matching Intensity Pairing

Answer 1

Align intense flavors with intense cider and mild flavors with less intense cider. Intensity in food and cider refers to its mouthfeel, which depends on things such as sugar, acid, salt, spice, etc. We get the classic ice cider and blue cheese pairing from this technique.

Question 2

Terroir Matching Pairing

Answer 2

“If it grows together it goes together.” Sometimes the cheese and the cider are even from the same farm.

Question 3

Complimentary Pairing

Answer 3

Pair similar aromas and flavors in both the cider and the food.

Question 4

Cut

Answer 4

Use the acidity of a cider to cut through the fat of the food.

Question 5

Contrast

Answer 5

This pairing is designed to stimulate and intrigue the palate. You are looking for opposing flavors and aromas.

Question 6

Complete

Answer 6

Either the cider or the food to complete or fill in any of the 5 main tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami) that either the cider or the food does not already contain.