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,...
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The Pursuit of Hoppiness: Cidermakers Dive into Top Hops
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...
Get Your Cider on for Every Meal of the Day
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...
Op-Ed: Bees, Trees and Cyser? Yes, Please!
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....
5 Vibrant Ciders that Celebrate Pride Month
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...
Over an Open Flame: Ciders for Grilling
This grilling season is upon us! Let's toast over an open flame and enjoy these ciders that pair particularly well with anything sporting char marks. Need some guidance on what to eat these with?...