After the beers that were consumed over the previous two days, I found my stomach to be a little sensitive to more beer. The "vacation" part of the trip was effectively over, but I still had work and business in the area and my brother lives close by, so I spent the day with him, watching more basketball, catching up, doing that sort of thing. I shared the Luk with him, since I knew I'd be more than content just drinking half the contents, especially the way my stomach was feeling.
I had never heard of Luk before, so maybe they're new to the hard cider game. Apparently they're based out of Canada (http://www.lukeluk.com), in the Quebec area, so the website is in French. I don't know if Luk means anything in French, and I'm too lazy to look it up. That said, the cider poured into the glass much like a sauvignon blanc wine. More yellow green than golden colored, there was no lacing since it's a cider. Aromas of, you guessed it, apple, and not much else.
The cider comes off as tart instead of sweet, and is definitely on the dry side. My brother didn't like it, but I have more appreciation for the drier ciders, and I thought it was just fine. Highly carbonated, I took my time with this one and could still see the bubbles coming up, even an hour later. Reminded me of champagne. This cider is definitely a palate cleanser, and I'd definitely have another. The price point is a little high for my liking, but maybe I'll save some for more special occasions.
Grade: B
Price Paid: $3.49 (11 oz bottle)
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