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In this age of strange seasons, we rarely know what to expect of winter. This seemingly never-ending stretch of cold can foretell spring with surprising sunshine and mildness, or send us burrowing back into our homes with days upon days of cold and sleet. No matter what this winter has in store for us (we…
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This is part of a series of craft cider roundups from Meredith of Along Came a Cider. For more, check out her stories about ciders pushing the envelope, and a round up of still ciders. Fall is second only to spring in terms of its unpredictable weather. Now, it might feel damp and chilly in…
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Welcome to the next installment of craft cider roundups from Meredith of Along Came a Cider. For more, check out her other articles for Cider Culture about ciders pushing the envelope, still ciders, autumnal ciders and perries. No matter what fabulous experiments creative cider makers come up with, apples are the heart of cider. I want to round up…
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This is the fourth installment of craft cider roundups from Meredith of Along Came a Cider. For more, check out her first article for Cider Culture about ciders pushing the envelope, her second article about still ciders and her third article about autumnal ciders. One of my 2016 New Year’s resolutions was to start to…
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It’s no secret that many cider fans love bubbles. I number myself among these folks, but some ciders show off their best qualities by being still. During the heat of summer, we tend to chase refreshment—the more sparkles, the better. But right now, as cool weather settles in, we may be able to appreciate more…
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I write Along Came A Cider, a blog where I review ciders from all over the world, focusing on the experience of looking at, smelling, drinking and ruminating over each one. At this point, the blog goes back more than four years; that’s a lot of cider and a lot of reviews. Something I don’t…
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June is National Pride Month! No matter how you identify or who you love, it’s a great time to celebrate the infinite ways there are for people to express themselves and connect with others. There are more and more pride-themed products out there on the market, and we encourage you to do some research before…
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There is a serious and long overdue reckoning happening in the craft brewery world right now around sexual harassment, sexual assault, racism, misogyny, homophobia and other unacceptable attitudes and behaviors. Maybe you’ve seen the hundreds upon hundreds of stories shared through brewer Brienne Allan’s (of Notch Brewing in Salem, Massachusetts) Instagram account, @ratmagnet, since May…
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Malaika Tyson is one half of the blogging duo Cider Soms, which was started as a way to introduce wine-lovers to the world of cider. Created along with her husband Sean, the “Soms” blog seeks to uncover and explain the complexities of ciders in a fun way. I first came across Potter’s Craft Cider during…
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In our column, “Cider Loves Food,” contributor Meredith Collins (blogger extraordinaire at Along Came a Cider) is looking at different cuisines and finding the perfect ciders to help take your meals to the next level. I’m so happy to have the chance to really geek out by combining two of my favorite topics: cider pairings and regional cuisine.…
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It looks like another cider festival season is rolling around with many organizers once again choosing to go virtual in lieu of large in-person gatherings. Once such classic event is Cider Summit Portland, celebrating its 11th annual go-round on Saturday, June 26, 2021! After adjusting to the virtual format last year in the earlier stages of…
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It is a dynamic time in craft cider in the Pacific Northwest. This region of the country is legendary for its incredible range of terroir, from volcanic soils to ample rainfall, to cool mountainous climates. The ciders coming out of this area are full of life and energy, and the exciting range of styles means…
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