Graft Farm Fly Table Cider

Farm Fly Table Cider is a cider from GRAFT, and the "table cider" label points to a style meant for the dinner table. Table ciders are usually lower in alcohol and fairly dry. They tend to be crisp and apple-forward, with moderate acidity and only light sweetness, so they work as an everyday pour with a meal. No ABV, apple varieties or tasting notes are listed for this bottling, so treat the profile below as what the style typically delivers, not as measured specifics. Expect fresh apple fruit, a clean and bright finish, and a texture lighter than a dessert-style or heavily sparkling cider. Many farm-oriented ciders also show a mild earthy or tannic edge, which gives the drink some grip without bitterness. Dryness and acidity make this style good with food. The apple acidity cuts through rich or fatty dishes, so roast pork, bratwurst, fried chicken and cured meats all suit it. It also works with sharp cheddar, washed-rind cheeses and fresh goat cheese. The same crispness handles salty snacks, soft pretzels with mustard, grilled vegetables, and salads dressed with vinegar or fruit. Its light body should leave delicate fish and shellfish uncovered, so it also fits simple seafood plates. Serve it chilled, around 4 to 8°C (40 to 46°F), which is colder than you'd serve a complex craft cider but not so cold that the apple character is muted. Straight from a refrigerator at about 3°C the fruit will be tight and muted, so give the bottle ten minutes on the counter if it has been very cold. A tulip glass or a white-wine glass is a good choice, because the narrowed rim gathers the apple aromas and still leaves room for a modest pour. A standard pint glass works for casual drinking, and a stemless tumbler suits a relaxed table setting. Pour gently to keep any carbonation lively, and drink it within a few hours of opening if it is a still or lightly sparkling bottling.