Located in the unique water-locked agroecosystem of Washington state's Olympic Peninsula, Alpenfire Cider thrives as the state's first organic cidery. Owners Steve “Bear” and Nancy Bishop began their cider education in France, England and Spain, where they learned the...
For fans of all things apple, CiderDays is the place to be this November. Or rather, the places to be. The event, held in Franklin County, Massachusetts, is certainly a “can’t-miss” opportunity for cider lovers. With the multiple events spanning two days— November 7...
A new and empowering cider coalition has emerged to unite all women who work within the burgeoning industry. Formed by three colleagues, Gemma Fanelli Schmit of Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider, Jana Daisy-Ensign of Finnriver Farm & Cidery and Jennie Dorsey of Schilling...
The Standard Cider Co., now under the umbrella of Brotherhood Winery, finds its home in Washingtonville, New York. Established in 1839 boasting America’s oldest and largest wine cellars, Brotherhood lacks neither experience nor apples when it comes to crafting...
Ginger is often an acquired taste, but once you let it get the best of you, its versatility is right up there with the likes of pumpkin (ahem, Starbucks does make a gingerbread latte, you know). With that knowledge, if you find that your warm mug of ginger tea and...
Harvest season is in full swing and the flavors of autumn are abundant. However, while latte lovers line up for pumpkin spice flavored coffee, I’m hunkering down at home with an assortment of dry-hopped, mulled and traditional-style ciders instead. With so many small...
Tampa, Florida-based Cigar City Cider & Mead opened its doors in 2014 as a cider and mead bar in the historic Ybor City neighborhood, under the tutelage of its big brother and award-winning brewery, Cigar City Brewing. Since then, the cider house has produced...
As we are inching closer to winter, a hard cider with notes of spice can resonate as the beverage of choice, while others crave a tannic scrumpy for some bite to fight away the weather. The list of cider events to fulfill these needs continues into the winter months,...
Mountains swell up to the south of North Idaho Cider’s taproom, located near the resort town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Inside the apple-adorned space, patrons nurse pints of dry cider on a polished bar crafted from an old bowling alley lane. North Idaho Cider—run by...
By Sophia Lizardi CIDERCRAFT magazine and Alderbrook Resort & Spa honor fall and the seasonal fruit that is pressed for CiderHood. On October 23-24, the two-day event celebrates the region's established cideries and the growing industry of cider during these apple...
