Otterson

 

 

• History

  Accession was donated to the USDA Malus Germplasm by Susan Brown (Cornell University) in 1992. 

• Production and Cider Traits

  Fruit Yield (tons/acre)	21.0 ± 4.3
  Juice Yield (gallons/acre)	3,351
  Fruit Diameter (cm)	7.1 ± 0.55
  Fruit Mass (g)	158 ± 12
  Antioxidant Content (mg/mL)	0.64
  Titratable Acidity (g/L)	0.092
  Disease Resistance	Very Resistant
  Vigor	Very Vigorous (evaluated on Nic® 29 rootstock)

   

  Flavor/Aroma - Raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and some bitterness but not overly astringent.

• Example Photos

  

  The 2016 harvest of 'Otterson' from the Great Lakes Cider Apple Collection.

  

   Finished rosé hard cider made of a 1:1 blend of 'Otterson' and 'Mutsu'. 

  

  Fresh pressing of the rosé cider made of a 1:1 blend of 'Otterson' and 'Mutsu'. 

• Awards

  Commercial Awards

   

  Photo courtesy of Left Foot Charley's Instagram.

   

  Otterson Apple from Left Foot Charley (Traverse City, MI) 

  Silver (Modern - Dry) 2018 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition - Single varietal feature only Otterson apples.

   

  Noncommercial Awards

  

  Silver (Rosé - Dry) 2019 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition - 50/50 blend of Otterson and SPA343 (Sabina) - vibrant red coloration.

  

  Bronze (Heritage - Dry) 2018 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition - 50/50 blend of Otterson and Mutsu - vibrant red coloration.

  

  Bronze (Heritage - Dry) 2018 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition - Blend of Red Delicious, Idared, and Mutsu pressed through pomace of Otterson - light pink coloration.

  

  Silver (Heritage - Dry) 2017 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition - Blend of Red Delicious, Idared, and Mutsu pressed through pomace of Otterson - light pink coloration.

  

  Bronze (Heritage - Dry) 2017 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition - 50/50 blend of Otterson and Mutsu - vibrant red coloration.