(Albany, N.Y.) – Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, is raising the bar with the release of its newest creation: Imperial Cider. This bold, high-gravity cider—fermented from a specialty blend of New York apples—packs 8.3% ABV while staying true to Nine Pin’s signature balance of flavor. Available on tap and in cans year-round, Imperial joins Nine Pin’s core cider offerings as a robust, full-bodied option for those looking to elevate their cider experience.
Crafted from Gold Rush, Golden Delicious, Franklin, Harrison, and Golden Russet apples grown at Five Branches Orchard in Williamson, NY, Imperial is the result of Nine Pin’s careful fermentation of apples that naturally enhance the cider’s alcohol content and complexity. The result is a potent yet smooth cider with a refined depth of flavor—perfect for those who appreciate a bolder sip without sacrificing drinkability.
“In the cider world, ‘Imperial’ signals a higher-alcohol style, often achieved through meticulous apple selection and fermentation,” said Alejandro del Peral, co-founder of Nine Pin Ciderworks. “With Nine Pin’s Imperial, we specifically sourced a combination of New York apples to create a cider that reflects our dedication to quality and to our local agriculture—bold, nuanced, and endlessly enjoyable.”
Nine Pin’s Imperial will be available starting April 5th to 26ers, and April 8 in the Tasting Room and through select retailers. For those seeking an elevated cider experience with 100% New York apples and no concentrate, Imperial is a must-try.
Cider connoisseurs can enjoy Nine Pin’s ciders seven days a week in their Tasting Room located in Albany’s eclectic Warehouse District, from retailers across New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Connecticut and at bars and restaurants who carry Nine Pin products. Nine Pin’s online store is ready to serve residents in New York since the new legislation became effective in the Empire State in November, 2024.
About Nine Pin Ciderworks
Nine Pin Ciderworks (“Nine Pin”) is New York’s first farm cidery. Founded in 2013 and based in New York’s capital city, Albany, Nine Pin cider products are sold in hundreds of bars, restaurants and retailers throughout New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Nine Pin produces all their ciders from New York apples, primarily sourced from the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, in its 24,000 sq. ft. cidery facility and Tasting Room in Albany’s Warehouse District. Drink New York Apples®. www.ninepincider.com.
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