Most non-alcoholic ciders go sweet. Proxies Dry Cider goes in the opposite direction. Built from apple concentrate, apple essence, and verjus, it comes in 355mL cans and pours a clear pale gold. Fresh apple opens on the nose with white flowers and chamomile from the botanical blend adding a quiet, interesting depth. The ale yeast extract and French oak bring a savoury, brioche-like quality that sets this well apart from typical apple drinks. On the palate the apple is clean and precise, with verjus providing the tartness that makes it taste dry and considered. The finish is crisp, with tart apple skin lingering. It won't satisfy anyone looking for a sweet cider, but for those who want something closer to a farmhouse pét-nat or sidra, this is worth seeking out. Serve cold from the can or in a wine glass. Works with savoury food where you'd normally reach for a dry cider or a light white wine.