{"product_id":"village-cider-20-litre-keg","title":"Village Cider - 18.5 Litre Keg","description":"\u003cp\u003eVillage Cider is a cornerstone of the Village Brewery lineup, representing Calgary’s take on the traditional English-style cider. While the brewery is famous for its \"social\" ales, this cider was crafted to provide a gluten-free, crisp alternative that doesn't compromise on complexity. It is a \"dry-style\" cider, meaning it avoids the cloying, sugary sweetness found in mass-market brands. It is designed to be the ultimate refreshment—clean, natural, and evocative of an autumn harvest in the orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVillage Cider pours a brilliant, pale straw-gold with crystal clarity and a lively, champagne-like effervescence that produces a fleeting white head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose is bright and exceptionally \"green.\" It leads with a dominant scent of freshly pressed Granny Smith apples and tart skin, followed by a subtle, floral hint of apple blossoms. There is a faint, earthy sweetness in the background, but the overall impression is one of crisp, orchard-fresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the tongue, it is light-bodied with a sharp, tingly carbonation. It leads with a vibrant tartness and flavors of green apple, which is quickly balanced by a delicate, natural fruit sweetness. Unlike many commercial ciders, it has a distinct tannic dryness on the finish, leaving the palate feeling clean and refreshed rather than coated in sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits at a sturdy 5.5% ABV and, being a cider, has 0 IBU (no hops). It is naturally gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Village Cider is crafted using a blend of 100% Yakima Valley apples. The juice is fermented using a specific cider yeast that preserves the primary fruit aromatics while fermenting the sugars to near-dryness. It is filtered for high clarity and carbonated to a \"brut\" level, mimicking the mouthfeel of a sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300680 - Village Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48347711045844,"sku":"804603","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7645\/6404\/files\/4100612-Village-Cider-logo.jpg?v=1784771796","url":"https:\/\/borderlinebottles.ca\/products\/village-cider-20-litre-keg","provider":"Borderline Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}