IRONSIDES (Cattistock P green)

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Late Bittersharp Cider Apple.

 

Origin and distribution

 

A very old Dorset apple.

 

General description

 

Tree vigorous.

Maturing late in November. Keeps indefinitely.

           

 

Season

 

Maturing late November.

 

Typical Juice

 

Very acidic. SG 1054, acidity 0.30% , tannin 0.68 g/l.

 

Cider

 

Cider described at LARS as 'mediocre'. But it's lateness could be useful.