6. Woodchuck 802 Dark & Dry Hard Cider

Ah yes, the 3rd variety out of that Woodchuck (http://www.woodchuck.com) 12 pack is the 802 Dark & Dry.  For those of you wondering, 802 is the area code in Vermont where the cider is made.  I could say that it looks like apple juice, but that wouldn't help you.  The cider is darker than its amber variant..it has a bronze color to it (for those of you wondering, I'm terrible with colors..or at least trying to describe different shades).  From the company's description, the amber is made with caramelized sugar (the amber with white sugar), which gives that bronze color.

Also true to its name, the 802 has a dry taste to it.  The caramelized sugar gives obvious caramel notes to the cider.  Little head retention for all of the Woodchuck varieties, but no complaints there.  It's not a bad variety, but I like the granny smith and amber variants better.  Just my personal opinion.

Grade: B
Price paid: 1.17 ($13.99 for 12 pack)