Posts by Emily Kovach
Tour France, Drink Cider, Win at Life
Most of us are just happy to get our hands on a bottle of French cider, so can you possibly imagine the dream scenario of touring France on a cider-themed trip? Well, this is exactly what’s on offer via the France Cidre Tour from Wassail Works! Dive head first into a tank of cidre the world…
Read MoreGift it Up: The 2018 Cider Culture Gift Guide
Gift-giving season is upon us! If you are an adult human, you probably have to get a bunch of gifts for friends and family, and sometimes that can feel overwhelming. It’s kind of a bummer, isn’t it? The act of giving a gift should make both parties feel “warm and fuzzy,” but the endeavor of…
Read MoreSteamPunk Cider’s Bar Cultivar in Buffalo, NY Sets Grand Opening Date (Dec. 8)
Buffalo, NY will soon welcome a new cider-centric bar to the fold: Bar Cultivar. This project from SteamPunk Cider will be housed in the Barrel Factory in the Old First Ward, a repurposed 115-year-old industrial space shared by a number of businesses, including Lakewood Spirits and Pressure Drop Brewing. After many months of designing and…
Read MorePloughman Cider is Ready to Celebrate its 2nd Anniversary (Dec. 1 & 2)
There are always plenty of cider events going on, which we usually share with you via our Events page or through our weekly Double Tap List. But, we wanted to take an extra moment to let you know about Ploughman Cider‘s 2nd Anniversary festivities coming up this weekend. Together, the Ploughman team, founder Ben Wenk and…
Read MoreGraft Cider Releases Limited-Edition Winter Box
Graft Cider has had, to put it mildly, a killer year so far. In the spring, Graft rapidly expanded its distribution footprint throughout the East Coast, introducing its superb sour ciders to audiences far beyond its Hudson Valley, New York hometown of Newburgh. The Graft team celebrated their second birthday with a killer party in…
Read MoreHow Blake’s Hard Cider is Giving Back To Veterans and Shelter Dogs
Though many of us think about giving back to our communities year-round, it can’t be denied that the winter holidays are a strong reminder to harness our gratitude into action to help those in need. We love how folks in the cider community frequently — and creatively — finds ways to support causes close to their hearts,…
Read MoreCollabo to Know: Shacksbury + Modern Times’ Ping Pong Hopped Cider
Collaborations are one of our very favorite things about the growing cider industry. Of course, we get the warm and fuzzies to see cider makers working together, though there’s something extra special about cider makers and brewers “crossing the aisle,” if you will, and putting their creative minds to work. There is, as you probably…
Read MoreGolden State Cider Launches Web Store & Announces New Executive Team
Behold: the power of internet retail! More and more cideries are now offering their products for sale via online shops, which is great news for cider fans across the country. No longer do you have to wait for a vacation or a cider trade to try brands you’ve seen online that don’t distribute in your…
Read More7 Cranberry Ciders to Sip This Fall and Winter
Pumpkin ciders aren’t the only seasonal flavors you should be reaching for as the temperatures start to drop! Cranberry cider is an ideal autumnal cider combo: Bright, sweet-tart and beautiful in the glass, these ruby red ciders are perfect for a warmer fall day. They also pair exceedingly well with food, especially roasted meats (here’s…
Read MoreMade with Cider: Angry Orchard and Crown Finish Caves Amour from Walden Cheese
Craft cider isn’t just for drinking! There are more and more food artisans including cider in their edible creations, a trend we examine in this column, “Made with Cider.” Know of something made with cider that we should highlight? Reach out to us at cheers@ciderculture.com. The cider-washed cheese collaborations just keep on coming! Last month,…
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