Grape Republic - Apple Republic (2019)

Apple Republic cider is made from a selection of local grown Yamagata apple, included the indigenous Syu-yo variety, well know for its vibrant acidity. All the varieties are co fermented and we did pumping over twice a day during fermentation for oxygen supply and stirring. lees. The cider was then bottled with 12g / L of residual sugar for a light pettillant effect.

We use Shinano Sweet, Kabayashi, Orin, and Jonathan, mainly from Akiyo, which is an original variety of Yamagata Prefecture from Kahoku Town, Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture and Asahi Town. Carefully selected and squeezed by hand.

Oxygen is supplied and the starch is agitated by pumping over twice a day. After the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the juice that has been set aside is returned to the bottle before bottling to adjust the sugar content and re-fermented in the bottle. A cider that has a mild acidity and a light taste, perfect for hot weather.