By: Darlene Hayes
The cider market in the United States has grown over 500 percent since 2011. While that is something to crow about, cider’s roots go much deeper and farther than just…
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Trick, Treat or Sweet: 5 Sweet Ciders for Halloween
Cider is often assessed on a scale of dry to sweet. The light, effervescent and tannic profile of dry ciders attracts craft cidermakers, leading to many small-batch ciders staying on…
Homegrown Ciders from Seattle’s Brownrigg Hard Cider
Behind a loading bay door of a warehouse in Seattle’s SODO District, unique cider creations are fermenting under the guiding eye of Chris Brownrigg. His namesake brand, Brownrigg Hard Cider,…
Coast to Coast Cider Events for You
If you’re an avid cider drinker, a professional or home cidermaker, or maybe just the occasional fan of the drink, a cider event should definitely be in the cards for…
Recipe: Gather ‘Round Punch with Apple Brandy
When a chill starts to creep into the air, a hot cider drink is just what’s needed to warm fingers and toes. Opt for off-dry or sweetened ciders to build…
Your Home Cidermaking Checklist
Have you ever wondered if you could make cider at home? Maybe you’ve had a few flats of surplus apples and thought you could put them to use in some…
New Seeds for a Historic Farm at Bryant’s Cider
Bryant’s Small Batch Cider in Bryant, Virginia, stands for a long line of tradition, family and legacy. Jerry Thornton, the owner and founder of Bryant’s, grew up on his family’s…
Review: Citizen Cider For Shore Gose-Style
Because apple is incredible amiable, it lends itself to a lot of flavors — some borrowed from the beer world, some from the wine. In For Shore from Vermont’s Citizen…
Q&A with Jared Fackrell of Capitol Cider House
The Capitol Cider House is the newest cidery to Washington, D.C. Serving house ciders in addition to guest ciders, mead, wine and beer, Capitol Cider House focuses on locally produced…
Recipe: Aerlume’s Pear Salad + Dragon’s Head Perry
It might have been a croissant in Paris that convinced Chef Maggie Trujillo to don the white jacket and sharpen her knives, but it was the pear in Washington state…