When it comes to hops, more often than not, you’ll find them in beer. Hops are small, green seed cones that are introduced during the brewing process to provide flavor, create balance through bittering, and to add stability to the brew. But hops aren’t just reserved...
Many ciders have a reputation for being bright, balanced with great acidity and super fruity. But that’s not all cider can do. Many cidermakers are taking cider to a whole new level with the introduction of wood. By aging cider in a barrel, it can be completely...
While there is plenty of talk about Dry January in our social media feeds, there’s another type of challenge in the cider community this month. Dry Cider January was a campaign initially promoted by the American Cider Association, and cidermakers and cider enthusiasts...
When it comes to cider sipping, it often means it might take a little longer to get a good buzz going. Part of the beauty of cider is just that — most ciders hover around 5% to 6% ABV. And with those percentages, it makes them ideal for enjoying one or two paired with...
By Ana Soltero | Reporting by CiderScene “Have you sinned today?” If you’ve had a sip of Original Sin hard cider in the past 25 years, you very well may have. This year, New York’s Original Sin cidery celebrates their 25-year anniversary since their establishment in...
Aaron Feiger is one of those entrepreneurs with a clear, long-term vision. Sometimes when people enter into a field, they have ambitious ideas that don’t last. Or they’re too conservative and their brand reads scared. But neither describe Feiger. His creative vision...
Looking for the perfect present for the cider enthusiast in your life? A six-pack of their favorite cans or a few bottles of specialty cider is definitely a great gift. But if you want to put something truly unique under the tree this year, we’ve got you covered. Take...
True Lover's Rosé Cider Bivouac Ciderworks, San Diego CA Rose gold in the glass with a soft haze, this charming can from San Diego's Bivouac is likely to get your taste buds more than a little excited. Somewhat tart on the nose it releases aromas of macerated...
We all know what to do when life hands you lemons. For Kari Williams, who married fourth generation orchardist Ty Williams, when life handed her apples, she learned to make cider. It was Ty’s great-great-grandfather, Pap Williams, who first established an orchard high...
If you’re a traditionalist, your Thanksgiving menu will likely consist of a few staple items. Of course, there’s the beautifully cooked bird, the mashed potatoes, the stuffing and the green-bean casserole. Don’t forget the pumpkin pie with a big dollop of whipped...
