Slowly but surely (and somewhat quietly), apple-based spirits are making themselves known in the world of distillates. For apple-growing regions, such as upstate New York, apple spirits are a no-brainer, especially when you have a 105-year-old orchard. At Beak &...
Oh say can you see, after dawns early cider? It’s the season for all things American, celebrating patriotism and the nation's founding fathers by launching fireworks with a cider-in-hand. Nothing shouts "'Murica" more than getting outside with friends and family,...
It started with a bike tour of England’s rolling hills, traditional breweries, cider producers pleasantly tucked away behind barn doors and orchards lined with rows of European heirloom varieties. One tandem bike, four pedals and two craft beverage enthusiasts later,...
What do you get when a wine salesman, a chemist and a farmer unite? In this case, a cidery – Citizen Cider, formed by Justin Heilenbach, Bryan Holmes and Kris Nelson in 2010. Quickly successful with what began as a hobby, the trio outgrew their small production space...
Brunch is all the rage these days. From sweet to savory, the most important meal of the day might also come with a very important beverage—cider. Try this oven-roasted salmon dish from Québec cooking sensation Danny St-Pierre of Petite Maison. The fish gets herbaceous...
When three friends and orchardists came together to form Summerland Heritage Cider Co., they had the apple scene down on lock: The last step towards cider was, well, mastering the art of cidermaking. Challenge accepted. Now, with a collection of three simple yet...
Raise a glass—the summer season officially started yesterday. Stack your summer calendar with cider events, regardless of where you call home. If you missed our first round of festivals, fairs and fun, this second edition will continue to fill your cup with cider for...
Talk about history. Founded in Natick, Massachusetts, in 1651, the Belkin Family Lookout Farm is one of the oldest farms still in operation in the United States. Celebrating their 365th year of consecutive farming, owner Jay Mofenson and his team look forward to a...
"Does the limited-edition labeling make Ruby's Gay Hard Cider taste any different than our regular Ruby Hard Cider? No. Will it make you gay? You can always hope." Setting the tone for the specially labeled flagship cider on the back of the bottle, Mountain West Cider...
It isn’t always just apples. It starts there, obviously, but sometimes cidermakers go forth and put exotic twists on their libations to tease, tantalize and tickle your taste buds. By combining less popular and strange ingredients with the apple juice, producers are...
