The mysterious U.S. version of an apple that was thought to be a famous English cider apple. Foxwhelp is known for its superior hard cider and is originally from the U.K. It was discovered some time ago through DNA testing that the Foxwhelp variety that was brought to the States and catalogued by the USDA was actually NOT the famous U.K. cider bitter. So the scions distributed through the U.S. from that collection were something altogether different. This U.S. version came to be known then as “Fauxwhelp” to denote the difference. However, it has been shown to be a good fresh eating apple, saucing apple, and still excellent for cider blends. Bittersharp with some tannins, high acidity, and relatively sweet.

Read more about this infamous mix-up at Cidercraft Magazine.

Categories: cider apple, baking/saucing apple, dessert apple

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