Mybeerbuzz.com Highlights Woodchuck Out On a Limb June & Juice

It’s hard to believe that Vermont Hard Cider and Woodchuck have already released seven other unique ciders in their Out On a Limb series, so it’s a ton of fun to get an early sample of the eighth release.  And before we go any further, I just have to say, “Who could resist a name like this?!”

This is Woodchuck June & Juice and you’ll see in a few paragraphs how unique this release is too.  While the “June” portion of the name does indicate when the release is available (now through July), but the “June” really stands for Juniper Berries.  Yes June & Juice is brewed with Juniper Berries, and if that’s not fun enough, Woodchuck also adds rose petals and orange peel to the mix.  This botanical combination is combined in the Cidery’s extraction tank (a custom piece in the cellar used to filter the hard cider through these ingredients).

The bottle packaging looks great, and the cider pours a beautiful straw color.  While there is apple in the aroma, you cannot miss the floral and herbal notes layered on top of the juniper aroma.  The flavor deviates slightly with more fresh semi-sweet apple flavors followed by orange/citrus notes and the spiciness of Juniper in the background.  June & Juice leans slightly toward the dry side of the cider-fence and yes it does remind me just a bit of a Gin & Tonic (with apples).

Woodchuck calls this cider-art “True Apothecary” and you can’t miss that in the packaging and unique flavors in June & Juice.  I’m sure my description does it no justice, so please do try this one for yourself and you’ll see how well this combination works.  This cider is only available through July so don’t delay…and when you do try it, be sure to let us know what YOU think.