Thursday, June 13, 2013

Grand Haven Area Visits

Vander Mill Ciders - Spring Lake, Mi 


Traditional Hard Cider - Even though it's drier then other ciders that are out there, this 'traditional' cider is sweet and wonderful. These ciders could be dangerous. 6.8%Totally Toasted - This is one nutty cider, it had pecans that soak in it giving it a great roasted nutty flavor paired with cinnamon and vanilla. It's a robust complicated cider, you aren't going to find this in other ciders! 6.8%Vander Mills does have a few beers, but being a traditional cider fan I couldn't help myself and I forgot to take pictures :(



Loving Cup - The most beautiful shade of pink you can imagine. This cider is so unique and amazing, it will take you a whole pint to figure out if you like it or not, trust me you do. It a hibiscus and pink peppercorn cider, yes; hibiscus. It's amazing, it has a light tea type quality. 6.8% 




Blueberry Wit

Old Boys - Grand Haven, Mi

Blueberry Wit - Cloudy and orange in color with a thin head. Smells like cheddar cheese, don't worry it doesn't taste like it. The taste and smell don't match at all on this one. Slightly Blueberry takes a backseat to the wheat and fits the descriptions of a wit beer perfectly. 17 IBU's, 5.5%


Odd Side Ales - Grand Haven, MI

Derelicte
Derelicte - Pineapple IPA - Hoppy but overwhelmingly pineappley, beautiful golden red color, not nearly as yellow as you might think it would be. Very sour and bitey. The first couple sips were good, but I wouldn't choose it again. I wanted to try pineapple beer though! 6.8%