Common perry is made from culinary/table fruit.
Aroma/Flavor
There is a pear character, but not obviously fruity. It tends toward that of a young white wine. No bitterness.
Appearance
Slightly cloudy to clear. Generally quite pale.
Mouthfeel
Relatively full, low to moderate tannin apparent as astringency.
Overall Impression
Mild. Medium to medium-sweet. Still to lightly sparkling. Only very slight acetification is acceptable. Mousiness, ropy/oily characters are serious faults.
Comments
Entrants MUST specify carbonation level (still, petillant, or sparkling). Entrants MUST specify sweetness (medium or sweet).
Varieties
Bartlett, Kiefer, Comice, etc.
Vital Statistics
| OG | 1.050 – 1.060 |
| FG | 1.000 – 1.020 |
| ABV | 5 – 7% |
Commercial Examples
[US]
- White Winter Hard Pear Cider (WI)
- AEppelTreow Perry (WI)
- Blossomwood Laughing Pig Perry (CO)
- Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery Perry (MI)