Ashmead's Kernal

Place of Origin:  Gloucester, England

Year: 1700

Parentage:  Chance seedling

Uses: Exceptional Eating Apple, Cider

History at Three Springs: Planted for Ploughman Cider in 2014

Simply put, one of the finest eating apples that I've encountered. Sweetness, acidity, high aromatics, some spice - it's just intoxicating by my standards. A great orchard performer as well, it also adds a wonderful aroma when used as a sweet/sharp in cidermaking. It's texture is consistent with other russetted varieties but sometimes lacks what fans of modern dessert apples desire. But, I'm begging, do not let that take away from the complex and robust flavor of this apple!