Schramms Statement 2017

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When you are shopping or searching for Schramms, Type in Schramm with out the S. The Statement The best Traverse City Balaton cherries & twenty years of experience come together to make this signature mead. It is impossible to have just one glass- a true exploration of the depth of flavor can be had in this dark-fleshed cherry which originated in Hungary. Ken Schramm has been growing Michigan tart cherries for over twenty years and this mead has gone through more than a dozen iterations in that time. Living up to its name, this meads expression of genuine cherry flavor truly makes a statement. The delicate balance of sweet honey and tart cherries make this mead a natural complement to chocolate and sharp cheeses. The Statement pairs well with grilled pork, and makes a terrific reduction sauce for desserts. Rated the #1 Meadery in the World in 2015, according to Ratebeer.com. Rated one of the "Top 100 Breweries in the World" in 2014 and 2015.———————————————- ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION Ken Schramm’s The Statement is the result of twenty years of growing Michigan tart cherries and nearly a dozen test batches. living up to its name, this melomel’s expression of genuine cherry favor truly makes a statement. the delicate balance of sweet honey and tart cherries makes The Statement a natrual complement to chocolate and sharp cheeses. Anticipated maturity – Five years 51% Balaton Cherry – 49% Honey Wine———————————————————————————————————————————————ABV: 14% Style: Melomel The Statement is our Cherry mead, made with famous Traverse City balaton cherries, carefully selected honey and twenty years of experience, having gone through more than a dozen iterations. Living up to it’s name, this mead’s expression of the depth of flavor and character than can be rendered from honey and Michigan tart cherries truly makes a statement. A natural complement to chocolate and sharp or blue cheeses, The Statement also pairs well with grilled pork, and makes a terrific reduction sauce for desserts. Juice is from 2016, bottled in Feb 2017