During the apple harvesting festival in Nilesian Court, many farmers and villagers use their plump apples to make cider, or Appelew. Appelew is a portmanteau of "apple" and "brew," which is exactly what it is. It's the signature drink of the harvest season. In fact, some rural communities only offer appelew during the waning months. In larger cities like Bypass certain bars exclusively serve country-made appelew. To distinguish between outsider or native Nilesian simply hear how they order cider. If they say "apple brew" or "cider" this produces a smirk and snicker from bar patrons. Even still, if a Bypasser orders "appelew" in the country they are met with similar reaction. In the countryside, in their attempt to shorten or cut and concatenate everything, countryfolk say "apper."
Unique recipes are hoarded by communities. counties host festival events such as the Apple Festival and compare different communities' appelew. This is for fun, but the countryfolk's competitiveness unleashes. There are volunteers from other counties with no affiliation, or even adjudicators from other regions, that supervise. There have been times of sabotage. Once, a disgruntled farmer tried to use his inferior apples in place of the winning team's. He was apprehended and ostracized from the community.
The appelew is a perfect blend of sweet and sour. It is used as the base in a few recipes of food and drink. To the people of Nilesian Court it is a wonderful, versatile staple.
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