Incline Imperial Hazy Honeycrisp: Like Getting Dropkicked by an Apple
At Godspeed Bicycles, we appreciate power. Whether it’s the explosive torque-transfer in our carbon framesets or the kind of wattage that turns casual group rides into unspoken races, we like going big. That’s why when we cracked open Incline Cider Company’s Imperial Hazy Honeycrisp (8.4% ABV, gluten-free, and borderline dangerous), we knew we were in for a ride.
First sip—BOOM. It’s like an apple orchard rebelled against tradition, threw a rave, and invited only the finest “`honeys” to party. The hazy, juicy intensity hits like a perfectly executed attack on a climb—smooth at first, then suddenly overwhelming, leaving you questioning your life choices in the best possible way.
Now, at 8.4%, this isn’t your “casual post-ride refreshment.” This is the “I just PR’d my favorite climb, and now I deserve a reward” beverage. Or the “I didn’t PR, but I’m drinking like I did” beverage. It’s smooth, dangerously smooth, like an aero helmet in a tailwind. No funky aftertaste, no overpowering sweetness—just crisp, golden excellence that makes you wonder why other ciders even bother.
Would we recommend it? Only if you enjoy flavor, fun, and possibly forgetting where you parked your bike. Would we stock it in the Godspeed HQ fridge? Already there, hiding behind the electrolyte drinks for plausible deniability. Would we drink two? Legally, we should probably say “pace yourself,” but off the record? Yes. Absolutely yes.
Final Verdict: 10/10, best enjoyed after rides—not before. Unless your idea of “riding” is spinning in your living room and making motorcycle noises.
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