Local Fox Cider Review

I was most excited about this Cider from July’s Crafty Nectar subscription box.

Don’t let the small bottle fool you, this Cider is big in flavour and strong at 6% ABV. 

Local Fox is a Cider by The Orchard Project, a charity that aims to bring back the UK’s orchards into our communities. It’s created from rescued/ donated apples which is a fantastic idea!

Eyes

Straight up, Local Fox has a striking, dark colour. It’s a deep amber.
The burnt toffee colour offers some foreshadowing with what’s to come.

Lifting the glass towards the light gives off a nice orange solar flare.
I feel like I could find a mospuito in there to bring back the dinosaurs.

Nose

Sweet toffee fills my nose at first but then burnt toffee hits the back.

There is a slight alcohol smell which is reminiscent of caramel vodka.

Mouth

Firstly the light fizz dances on my tongue.
It’s fairly dry but not dry enough to call for a hose pipe ban.

I was expecting Local Fox to be sweet, especially with the description on the bottle being “toffee notes” but actually the flavour was more like burnt caramel – not Werther’s Originals.

I’ve been keeping this in the fridge for a few weeks, so it’s a nice cool temperature. I can see how this crisp drink could be refreshing on a really hot day.

The Core

This is a very unique Cider. It’s unique in colour and flavour. 
I was expecting something sweeter, and I think I got a little too hyped for this one. 

It’s by no means a “bad” Cider, FAR FROM. It’s just not quite my cup of tea and that’s fine. I think on the right day, I’d enjoy it more.

What I don’t like, you might love, so always go out and try these ciders for yourself. 

I love the idea of this Cider and I love the organisation behind it. 

If you liked this review for Local Fox Cider, check out the review for Recipe No.5 by Napton Cidery, which came in the same Crafty Nectar box.