Amère de Berthecourt - A French bittersweet. Originating in Normandy, mid 1800's. Not generally thought of as a variatal but
well used in blending. Medium bitter. Late to ripen. Diploid
Amère de Berthecourt - A French bittersweet. Originating in Normandy, mid 1800's. Not generally thought of as a variatal but
well used in blending. Medium bitter. Late to ripen. Diploid
Bramley's Seedling - An English sharp. Actually a dual purpose apple, culinary and cider. Originated in England in early 1800's. Although very sharp when eaten raw, surprisingly, the Bramley has quite a reputation in Ireland and England as a varietal. To be sure, though its major value is in blending. Very sharp. Late summer ripen. Triploid
Bramley's Seedling - An English sharp. Actually a dual purpose apple, culinary and cider. Originated in England in early 1800's. Although very sharp when eaten raw, surprisingly, the Bramley has quite a reputation in Ireland and England as a varietal. To be sure, though its major value is in blending. Very sharp. Late summer ripen. Triploid
Brown Snout - Another British seedling of unknown parentage. This bittersweet variety is commonly used as both varietal and blending. Medium soft bitter. Late to ripen. Diploid.
Brown Snout - Another British seedling of unknown parentage. This bittersweet variety is commonly used as both varietal and blending. Medium soft bitter. Late to ripen. Diploid.
Dabinett - Another British seedling of unknown parentage. A very popular bittersweet with softer tannins. Many people like this as a varietal. Medium soft bitter. Late to ripen. Diploid.
Dabinett - Another British seedling of unknown parentage. A very popular bittersweet with softer tannins. Many people like this as a varietal. Medium soft bitter. Late to ripen. Diploid.
Frequin Rouge - A French bittersweet. Im not sure which of the several sub species of F. rouge this one is, as there are many. Its a very popular cider apple in the Normandy region of France. Strong, rich tannins. mid season ripen. Triploid
Frequin Rouge - A French bittersweet. Im not sure which of the several sub species of F. rouge this one is, as there are many. Its a very popular cider apple in the Normandy region of France. Strong, rich tannins. mid season ripen. Triploid
Harry Masters Jersey - Another English bittersweet. Origin 1800's. Also another fine example of an apple for a varietal or blending. Mid season ripen. Diploid.
Harry Masters Jersey - Another English bittersweet. Origin 1800's. Also another fine example of an apple for a varietal or blending. Mid season ripen. Diploid.
Kermerien - French bittersweet. This is a classic example of the apples favored in the Brittany region of France. As a variatal it has softer tannins and floral notes. Mostly used as a blender in the US. This variety was first grown in the US at the WSU Research Station, Mt Vernon, WA in the late 1990's. These being part of the first official cider variety trials at the station.
Early mid season ripen. Diploid.
Kermerien - French bittersweet. This is a classic example of the apples favored in the Brittany region of France. As a variatal it has softer tannins and floral notes. Mostly used as a blender in the US. This variety was first grown in the US at the WSU Research Station, Mt Vernon, WA in the late 1990's. These being part of the first official cider variety trials at the station.
Early mid season ripen. Diploid.
Kingston Black - English bittersweet or bittersharp dependending on particular growing conditions. Originated in early 1800's. This is one of a very few varieties commonly used as variatals in England. In this growers mind the best varietals made from this apple are when produced on the bittersharp side, producing a cider slightly on the sharp side.
Mid season ripen. Diploid.
Kingston Black - English bittersweet or bittersharp dependending on particular growing conditions. Originated in early 1800's. This is one of a very few varieties commonly used as variatals in England. In this growers mind the best varietals made from this apple are when produced on the bittersharp side, producing a cider slightly on the sharp side.
Mid season ripen. Diploid.
Medaille D' Or - French bittersweet. These trees are still young and in the trial phase.
Medaille D' Or - French bittersweet. These trees are still young and in the trial phase.
Porters Perfection - English bittersharp. These trees are still young and in the trial phase.
Porters Perfection - English bittersharp. These trees are still young and in the trial phase.
Puget Spice, AKA Moulton's Pride - American crabapple.
As with all crabs these are bittersharps. Developed at the WSU Mt Vernon Research Station, WA durring the 1990's this is an excellent variety for blending. Pronounced tannins, astringency, acids with high sugar to balance. As a growing note, the variety is scab immune. Late season ripen. Diploid.
Puget Spice, AKA Moulton's Pride - American crabapple.
As with all crabs these are bittersharps. Developed at the WSU Mt Vernon Research Station, WA durring the 1990's this is an excellent variety for blending. Pronounced tannins, astringency, acids with high sugar to balance. As a growing note, the variety is scab immune. Late season ripen. Diploid.
Zabergau Reinette - German Sharp. Coming from Germany, late 1800's, this variety is another sharp that is actually a dual purpose, culinary and cider apple. In my experience only known as a blending variety.
Early mid season ripen. Triploid.
Zabergau Reinette - German Sharp. Coming from Germany, late 1800's, this variety is another sharp that is actually a dual purpose, culinary and cider apple. In my experience only known as a blending variety.
Early mid season ripen. Triploid.
Variety ripening timeline:
Variety ripening timeline:
Bramley's
Kermerien
Zabergau R.
Kingston Black
Harry Masters
Frequin Rouge
Dabinette
Brown Snout
Amere de Berth
Bramley's
Kermerien
Zabergau R.
Kingston Black
Harry Masters
Frequin Rouge
Dabinette
Brown Snout
Amere de Berth
Summer
Summer
Fall
Fall
Winter
Winter