MAIA test 20

Today's possibility is large medium, broad and tapered, with a red blush over green yellow and many, many tan lenticel dots.

Ribbing is negligible, and the apple bears a rich aroma of cider and vanilla.

Test 20 is a possibility because it could survive the development process, earn a variety name and a trademark, be propagated widely, and wind up for sale in orchards, supermarkets, or both.

Or it could fail and become extinct in short order. The Midwest Apple Improvement Association—the "MAIA" in the title—will decide.

Meanwhile, let's eat.

Mangeons

Sink your teeth in for crisp but yielding light yellow flesh, more coarse than fine grained, that is juicy and flavorful. 

I taste floral notes and vanilla, maybe a little coconut. There is a savory quality to the aftertaste.

This is an interesting and tasty apple. It's apparently durable as well, considering how long it has probably been off the tree (sampled in December). 

"20" is missing a touch of acidity to really tie everything together and bring it to the next level.