Brewery Ommegang - Chai Cider

This innovative foray into the aromas of autumn is part of a groundbreaking collaboration with Harney & Sons, who have been blending fine teas in New York since 1983. We start with freshly squeezed culinary varieties such as McIntosh, Gala, Red Delicious and Pazazz and ferment with our Belgian house yeast before adding a specially formulated chai tea. Clarified and carbonated, the result is tangy and refreshing and bristling with an intense seasonal taste. Chai Cider has a pale golden color with fine carbonation and a delicate head. Sweet and tangy aromas of chai tea pour out of the glass. Aromas of cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove accompany a lively, pleasant tartness. A touch of lactose gives it a wonderfully soft texture and reveals the richness of the spices. The cider is medium-bodied but remarkably dry and has a long and slow finish reminiscent of a chai latte.