(Altamont, NY) — Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery is proud to introduce Cliff Sider, a new heirloom apple blend cider that captures the essence of the land where it was grown, both in name and in character.
Cliff Sider is an homage to a distinctive orchard block tucked beneath the Helderberg Escarpment, where Indian Ladder Farms cultivates its finest bittersweet and bittersharp apples specifically for cider production. The towering limestone cliff above not only defines the landscape, but plays a quiet, essential role in shaping the cider itself, filtering and feeding the mineral-rich aquifers that nourish the orchard below.
The result is a cider that is deeply expressive of place. Cliff Sider is crafted from a thoughtful blend of heirloom varieties including Golden Russet, Dabinette, Wickson, Porter’s Perfection, and Kingston Black. Together, these apples create a cider with balanced tannins and bright acidity, finishing with a clean, structured dryness. On the nose, Cliff Sider opens with aromas of freshly crushed apples layered with a warm, nostalgic note of rich applesauce.
“Cliff Sider is a reflection of everything we strive for as cidermakers; letting the fruit and the land speak for themselves,” said Alex Gill, Head Cidermaker at Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery. “That orchard block beneath the escarpment consistently gives us fruit with incredible depth and structure. This blend brings together those varieties in a way that feels both classic and uniquely tied to this place.”
Bottled at 7% ABV, Cliff Sider continues Indian Ladder Farms’ commitment to producing New York-grown, estate-driven ciders that highlight the diversity and complexity of traditional cider apples.
Cliff Sider is available now at the Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery tasting room in Altamont and will be available in limited distribution while supplies last.For more information visit www.indianladderfarms.com, and www.ilfcb.com.
