By: Molly Allen
There’s an old adage that says, “plant apples for your children and pears for your grandchildren,” because of the incredible longevity of pear trees. And the pear trees on the…
Read MoreThere’s an old adage that says, “plant apples for your children and pears for your grandchildren,” because of the incredible longevity of pear trees. And the pear trees on the…
Read MoreRest your cast iron skillet and put away the truffle salt – pairing with cider does not have to include your grandparent’s wedding china or cuff-links. This no-frills, unpretentious cider…
Traditionally from the north of France, pommeaus are aged in oak barrels and combine apple brandy with apple juice to create a bright, refreshing sipper that pairs excellently with dessert…
Get to know perry: the fermented beverage of pear juice. Often confused with pear cider (cider with pear juice added), perry is anything but that. Traditionally, perry is crafted from…
The cider gospel according to Nat West, owner and cidermaker of Portland, Oregon’s Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider. The best, most widely-consumed and successful cider brands in the market now, and…
Just hours before the 2017 New Year begins, cider producers will be celebrating their newest victory in the history of cidermaking. For years, cider production has faced limitations—high taxes, low…
The craft cider industry may have started burgeoning after the craft beer renaissance, but that doesn’t mean it needs to play second fiddle. The kinship is natural—they love their new…
Apple cider vinegar, the by-product of hard cider, is a quality product in its own right. By Sophia Lizardi Where there are apples, there’s apple cider, and with apple cider…
By Brooklynn Johnson Wine servers and aficionados go after the incredibly prestigious Court of Masters Sommelier title. Beer experts can get certified as experts in their craft through Cicerone. And…
By Erin James From the farm to the glass, these apple growers provide premium juice—some available on grocery store shelves and others aimed specifically for the production of hard cider….