Perched atop the highest point (1227 feet above sea level) in the small New England town of West Brookfield, Massachusetts, sits Ragged Hill Orchard. Founded in 1984 by orchardist Keith Arsenault,...
Apples and hops rarely shared the same tank in the past, but these disparate plants have much in common. Both were grown in Colonial America. Both were used to make popular fermented beverages. The...
Once upon a time, a punch bowl sitting in the middle of the table was a sure sign there was a party going on. We don't see punch bowls that much any more, but the drink that inspired their invention...
Everyday, cider lovers face a dilemma that would be a joy for most people to come across: so many ciders, so little time. With cideries releasing an abundance of new flavors year-round, finding time...
The beginning of summer is a time of renewal — a time to shed the shackles of winter and traverse the sunlit path to the bright and new upcoming cidermaking and, eventually, cider drinking seasons....
In the era of COVID-19 and social distancing, craft cider companies, along with the rest of the food and beverage industry, have been forced to adapt to new health and safety standards. Although...