Las Reinas Amargas 2020

The Bitter Queens. These English apples decided they wanted to be a Spanish-style cider. Well, I guess we'll allow it. A mild volatile acidity (think Flanders sour beer), giving way to big apple flavors, with a soft oak finish. Though not exactly to style, the result is pleasing.

• Alcohol by volume: 7.2%
• Volume: 500ml
• Carbonation: low
• Apples: Porter's Perfection, Kingston Black, Harry Master's, Stokes Red, Dabinett from Washington
• Pairings: meaty paella, manchego cheese, basque cheesecake

Label art by Sybil Lamb, @6ybillamb