Uncommon Crush Cider - 30 Litre Keg

Uncommon Crush is a flagship offering from Calgary’s Uncommon Cider Co., Alberta’s first dedicated craft cidery. Established with a "fruit-first" philosophy, Uncommon focuses on elevating cider from a sugary soda alternative to a sophisticated, fermented beverage. Crush is their modern take on a heritage-style cider designed to be the ultimate daily drinker. It bridges the gap between the ultra-dry "wild" ciders and the sweeter commercial brands, offering a balanced, crisp, and unapologetically "apple-forward" experience.

Beer Description

Uncommon Crush pours a pale, shimmering gold with exceptional clarity and a bright, sparkling effervescence that dances in the glass.

Aroma: The nose is clean, fresh, and aromatic. It leads with a dominant scent of ripe orchard apples and honey, followed by subtle notes of white floral blossoms. It lacks the "cloying" artificial scent of mass-market ciders, smelling instead like a freshly sliced bowl of seasonal fruit.

Palate: On the tongue, it is light-to-medium bodied with a snappy, refreshing carbonation. It leads with a bright tartness reminiscent of green apple skin, which is perfectly balanced by a soft, natural sweetness of red apple juice. The finish is remarkably clean and "off-dry," meaning it leaves just a hint of fruitiness without any sticky residue on the palate.

Profile: It sits at a standard 6.5% ABV and, as a cider, has 0 IBU. It is naturally gluten-free and made with no added sugar or concentrates.

Technical Notes: Crush is crafted using a blend of Pacific Northwest apples (primarily dessert and culinary varieties). The juice is fermented at cool temperatures to preserve the delicate esters of the fruit. Unlike industrial ciders that use high-fructose corn syrup, Uncommon relies on back-sweetening with fresh-pressed juice to achieve its "off-dry" balance, ensuring the sweetness feels integrated and natural.