"We start with our original small batch hard cider and infuse cascade hops to impart their sensational pine and citrus aromas. The smooth apple character of our signature hard cider balances perfectly against the bitterness of the hops. Some may just call it a hopsational cider."
After having several stretches of beer or liquor drinks, I had the hankering for a cider and grabbed the first one I could find and put it into the fridge. Lo and behold, Woodchuck's Hopsation is what I ended up grabbing. The beer was poured into a pilsner glass. It has a pale, straw color with green highlights depending on the lighting. Pretty interesting, actually. Interesting aroma of sour apple, lemon, lime, and a touch of pine. It certainly left me wondering what I might be in for.
The first thing I notice is the sweetness, as in, the lack thereof when compared to other Woodchuck ciders. Less cloying, more refreshing. Also, I can taste some of the hop influence, but it's very subtle. I've had the green apple cider before and I can say that I like the complexity of this beer more than the green apple variant. Some grassy notes also extend on the palate. Light bodied, but medium carbonation.
I know when I first got into hard ciders, my primary experience was with Woodchuck. My taste has changed with the times and I'm sure I wouldn't rate those ciders nearly as favorably as I had in the past. That said, I feel like this is one of the better offerings I've had from Woodchuck and is different from many of the others I've had, aside from the barrel aged variants. If you find this one, give it a try.
Grade: B+
Price Paid: $1.79 (12 oz bottle)
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