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Portland's fledgling cider scene needs
something like Cider Riot. First, because the now year-old cidery brings
some swagger so far unknown among the often meek glutophobes—witness
the mob of Riot supporters who marched through North Tabor playing
bagpipes and wearing kilts to celebrate the anniversary. Second, because
of products like Burncider, a mild and quite dry draft cider. Unlike
the hopped and beery Everybody Pogo, first in the Riot lineup, Burncider
is a traditional British-style drop that uses a hefty dose of tannic
cider apples. It's floral on the nose, with a tart streak, a mild
sweetness and light carbonation. One glass of most West Coast ciders is
enough for me, but Burncider remains subtle enough to session. Suddenly,
I feel like playing darts, or something. Recommended.
WWeek 2015