Thirty years ago, in a two-car garage in Proctorsville, Vermont, the first batch was released of what would become one of the United States’ most recognizable brands of cider, Woodchuck Hard Cider. One could imagine that, given the sheer hardheaded gumption that is...
Apple Haze Stowe Cider, Stowe VT With leaves turning colors and candy filling supermarket aisles once again, who doesn't find themselves craving a cider at the start of fall? Deep gold in color with plenty of advertised cloudiness, Apple Haze smells like fruit...
It would be fair to say that if a cider enthusiast knows the name of only one apple that is, and always has been, grown specifically to make cider it is Kingston Black. It’s an English apple, small and dark red with some russeting where stem meets fruit. Exactly...
Spur Highpoint Cider, Victor, ID One of three flagships from this new Idaho cidery, Spur pours a hazy gold and throws off spicy and stimulating aromas of fresh ginger and baked apples. As it warms in the glass, a bit of earthy character emerges from the background,...
This week we introduce a new column in which Lee Reeve, owner-operator of inCiderJapan, poses a single question to three cidermakers in an attempt to discover the similarities and differences between artists of the same craft. We begin with an issue that...
Pumpkin ciders certainly have a place at the table, but there are so many other flavors to enjoy when the season changes to fall. From apple pie to cider donuts, there’s a plethora of treats to embrace as the weather starts to cool. Whether you’re headed out on a...
Feels Like Home Artifact Cider Project, Florence, Mass. We’ve been hearing “Feels Like Summer” on repeat but now it’s time to change our tune for fall. Luckily, Artifact Cider Project has the ideal sip for the changing of the seasons. If the can alone doesn’t make...
We are now accepting submissions for the 2021 Cidercraft Awards! Out in January, the fifth-annual Cidercraft Awards print issue will feature our judging panels’ top picks for cider from around the globe. The top four winning submissions of each category will be...
Some stories don’t come that easily, and the Ashmead’s Kernel story turned out to be one of them. Though it has been much loved for a couple hundred years at least, the records that might shed some light on its origins are pretty thin. Here’s what we do know,...
With spring finally gracing us with its presence, all things fresh and fun are on the mind. And with that comes the excitement for fresh produce, whether from your local farmer’s market, a roadside stand or simply from the aisles of your supermarket. Regardless, it...
