Apfelschorle
80/100
The short takeAn enjoyable, refreshing apple spritz. Limited complexity and a modest finish hold it at 80/100; it lacks the fermentation character, tannin and vinous structure of a more substantial cider experience.
Tasted Karl HillHow we score
In the glass
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Appearance
Pale gold and clear, with lively carbonation.
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Nose
Fresh apple, apple skin and light pear.
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Palate
Crisp and refreshing, with juicy apple, bright acidity and energetic carbonation. Clean and pleasant, but fairly straightforward.
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Finish
Fresh, lightly tart apple with modest persistence.
How cider-like is it?
The apple character fits the cider family, but fermentation character, tannin and vinous structure are limited. It is more convincing as a refreshing apple spritz than as a full cider experience.
Structure
- Bright acidity
- Crisp
The cider
Bauman’s Apfelschorle makes a crisp, refreshing first impression. Pale gold and clear, it has lively carbonation; the aroma brings fresh apple, apple skin and light pear. The opening is clean and pleasant, with a straightforward fruit character. It gives a clear sense of what the drink offers, without the fermentation character of a full cider.
Juicy apple continues through the palate, with bright acidity and energetic carbonation. The bubbles and acidity give it the energy that makes the drink easy to enjoy. The flavor is clean and fairly straightforward. Fresh, lightly tart apple carries into the finish, though persistence is modest. Refreshment leads, and the flavor stays focused on apple rather than developing much complexity.
Its limit is cider character. The lack of fermentation character, tannin and vinous structure leaves an apple spritz that does not convincingly recreate a full cider experience. That difference does not cancel the pleasure of the glass. It is good and refreshing, but fairly simple; the modest finish and limited complexity keep it from feeling especially substantial.
Who it’s for
A crisp, straightforward apple refresher.
The bottle
Production Alternative
Evidence Producer documented
Production type describes how it is made, not how it tastes. What this classification means.
Method Formulated
Research notes
Bauman’s describes farm fresh-pressed apple juice blended with sparkling water. The producer’s food menu declares Apfelschorle at 0.0% ABV. The photographed can lists apple juice and purified carbonated water, with 50% juice. This documented juice-and-water blend is classified as Alternative; the producer does not name an alcohol-removal technique.
Where to buy
- Bauman's Cider
- Package
12 oz can
- Typical price
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$5.00 / 12 oz can
- Also listed
- Bauman's Cider Company · Producer
- Availability
Press Then Press (US shipping)
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Product facts
- Producer
- Bauman's Cider Company, Gervais, Oregon
- Base beverage
- Fresh-pressed farm apple juice with sparkling water
- Bottle / can
- 12 oz can
Sources disagree on Volume.
Sources & verification
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Where sources disagree
Sources disagree on the following points.
- Volume: Press Then Press lists “Format: 12 oz Bottle,” while its photographs and variants show cans. The editor’s photographed unit is a can labeled 12 fl oz (355 ml); the recorded format follows that label.
Evidence at a glance
- Producer documented5 facts
- Bottle verified5 facts
- Retailer sourced2 facts
- Unverified2 facts
Sources
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3 notes
- ABV
- Producer menu explicitly declares Bauman’s Apfelschorle 0.0% ABV. Its 10 oz portion is a served drink, not the can volume.
- Production
- Producer: fresh-pressed apple juice from the farm and sparkling water. This documented juice blend supports Alternative.
- Country
- Producer: Oregon family farm, Gervais.
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Bottle / can label Bottle label
- Volume (sources disagree)
- Ingredients
- Calories
- Sugar
- Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
5 notes
- Volume
- Editor-supplied can photographs declare one serving per container, 12 fl oz (355 ml).
- Ingredients
- Photographed can label lists apple juice and purified carbonated water; it also states 50% juice.
- Calories
- Photographed nutrition panel declares 80 calories per 12 fl oz (355 ml), with one serving per container.
- Sugar
- Photographed nutrition panel declares 19 g total sugars, including 0 g added sugars, per 12 fl oz (355 ml) can.
- Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
- UPC digits read directly from the photographed back label and stored only in identifiers.
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Note
- Price
- Press Then Press single Apple can variant is $5.00; this is the retailer listing price.
Product record history Sourced changes and open disagreements. Prior claims stay on the record when sources conflict.
- ReviewedReviewed and published.
- OpenDiscrepancy · VolumePress Then Press lists “Format: 12 oz Bottle,” while its photographs and variants show cans. The editor’s photographed unit is a can labeled 12 fl oz (355 ml); the recorded format follows that label.
- Method verified · MethodCorrected from Blend of fresh-pressed farm apple juice + sparkling water; non-alcoholic; no fermentation and no alcohol-removal step (not dealcoholized) to Blend of fresh-pressed farm apple juice and sparkling water. The producer documents the blend but does not explicitly declare the absence of fermentation or an alcohol-removal step. Removed those unsupported absolute process claims.
ABV
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