When you need something to sip, but also want to stay engaged in enjoyable conversation with present company, turn to a shim. By definition, a shim is a piece of material used for support or leveling. In the cocktail world, a shim is a low-proof or low-alcohol...
Hoping to teach amateur cider drinkers a thing or two about the making of cider, Andy Brennan has a deep infatuation with apple trees and cider and spotlights that in his new book “Uncultivated.” The author and cidermaker/owner of Aaron Burr Cidery, Brennan’s book...
New Salem Preserves & Orchards, long known for rich, sweet cider made from century-old heirloom apple trees, is pleased to announce the debut of their own small-batch hard cider. From now through December 1, 2019, cider can be exclusively purchased by the...
To say that Jason Spears likes cider is an understatement. Perhaps saying he loves cider is more accurate. Co-founder of Locust Cider & Brewing Co. in Woodinville, Washington, Spears has seen his company grow tenfold since opening in 2015. Spreading over three...
The county of Herefordshire is coming together to host the first conference of the recently-formed International Network of Cider Culture & Tourism Destinations this autumn. As interest in cider continues to grow throughout the world, “Ciderlands” as the...
San Diego’s cider legacy harkens back to the gold rush days of the late 1800s, but as the lode was short-lived, the remaining pioneers in Julian, California, shifted their focus from panning to planting. Patchworks of apple orchards filled the mountain town, one...
Brighten up your summer menu with warm-weather tapas pairings from sunny Spain. These sidras range from deeply traditional dry farmhouse choices to lighter, more modern canned options and American takes that are perfect for sipping on the nearest beach or back...
Portland Cider Company has kicked off its fourth annual Community Cider program, which features a cider made with 100% recycled backyard apples and fruit from neighborhoods in the Portland Metro area. The ciderhouse is calling upon the community to donate...
Are you scratching your head over what to do this summer? Look no further, because there are numerous cider festivals happening from Central Coast California to Toronto. What better way to enjoy the sunshine and fair weather than to sip some of the finest cider on...
New to Duluth, Minnesota, the fledgling Wild State Cider is a story of two friends who came together over their love of the great outdoors to make cider that is a bit on the untamed side. The cider produced by Adam Ruhland and Andrew Price is made as natural as...
