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Kupela Basque Cider Reviews

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Kupela is a natural Basque cider made from the blend of selected Basque wild apples. The cider is produced using advanced methods whilst maintaining its tradition. Kupela which means “barrel” is where the natural fermentation of the apple must transforms the sugar into alcohol which results into a fresh and fruity cider made only from natural apples. The mix between sweetness, fruitiness and structure; the balanced body of Basque traditional cider provides Kupela with an inviting taste, full of fresh apple aromas and sunny fruits. Basque Cider houses are known for serving large amounts of cider with the traditional cider menu which includes the widely famous large txuleton steaks. Kupela Basque Cider should be served cool, between 10-12°C. It should be poured from about 30cm in height with a special cider pourer called 'escanciador', into a wide, tumbler thin glass; this way the bubbles of carbon dioxide are released, creating texture whilst releasing the aromas and qualities of the cider. Food Pairing: Starters, fish dishes, Basque pintxos, tapas, txuleton steak, paella and sushi.

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nice dry flavour
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Posted 4 years ago
Charlie Broomhall
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Having lived in Asturias we were missing the cider. We thought the main difference between Asturian & Basque cider is the shape of the bottle, and this proved to be the case. This is a cider well balanced between appleyness and tartness. It came with a pouring spout but this was unnecessary as the bottles have an ingeniously designed "cork" which can be pushed back into the bottle to form a pourer.
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Posted 4 years ago
Mike McDonald
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Stunning. It even comes with a little pouring device to practice your technique! Would certainly recommend it for anyone who likes cider and fancies something unique.
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Posted 4 years ago
Made the Chorizo in Cider from the recipes section on the website using Kupela and it was absolutely delicious - part of husbands 60th Birthday meal. Definitely worth buying and making this dish.
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Posted 4 years ago
Lucia Mundinano
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I have missed not being able to visit the Basque Country (the homeland of my late father) this year due to Covid19 so I was so happy to see that I could get traditional Basque cider delivered direct to my home. I was a little nervous at first as I had never had this cider before, but upon investigation I saw that the sideria was in Astigarraga, which is home to all the fine Basque ciders I have consumed over the years. I was not disappointed. I used a special bottle pourer to elevate the pour of the cider into a flat bottomed glass, this allows the natural carbonation. I found the cider perfect to my tasting, not too dry but not sweet. I quaffed the whole bottle over the course of the evening as it was so moorish and delicious. It goes really well with green olives! I'm sure my late father would have approved of this cider. 5 stars! Eskerrik asko Basco Fine Foods!
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Posted 4 years ago
Kevin McGovern
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wonderful dry flat aperitif.
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Posted 5 years ago
Never saw this on my trips to the Basque Country but found out On the bottle that this is from Astigarraga by San Sebastián! Just the way a Basque cider should be, I should’ve ordered more
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Posted 5 years ago
Good sidra, actually, my wife and son (18) loved it!. I'm glad i took the chance and ordered the 12 bottles. I will be ordering again.
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Posted 5 years ago