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6 Ciders Made with Beer Yeast
Apples are the stars of the show when it comes to making craft cider; the characteristics of the fruit determine so much when it comes to the flavor of the liquid. But, yeast is nearly just as important to the process — after all, without yeast, fermentation is impossible, and it’s both the flavor and…
Read MoreServing Cider: A Guide to Glassware
I’ve been fascinated by cider glassware for years. And based on the responses when I asked my fellow cider-nerds on Twitter how they serve cider, I’m not the only one. Lots of people have their own favorite type of glass in which to pour cider; other folks like to switch out the glass type depending…
Read MoreCollabo to Know: Blue Bee Cider X The Veil Brewing Co. Cross Pollinate
Beer and cider … sometimes we act like the Sharks and the Jets. But why? Sure, some of us can’t have gluten, and that makes beer off-limits. But, that doesn’t mean we need to be haters to one another, or even to envision a divide between us. We’re all for friendly rivalries, but the beer…
Read MoreShake Up Your Cider Routine: 6 Cider Clubs to Try
You know the feeling: You’re standing in front of the cider section at your local bottle shop, or looking over the draft menu at your favorite bar, hoping that there’s something new to explore. And, more often than not, it’s the same exact things to choose from that you had last week. Before you get…
Read More7 Ciders to Put You in a Springtime State-of-Mind
Spring is in the air! And wow, are we ready for it. While, at first, we were grateful for winter’s chill and the many excuses it gave us to stay inside and make comfort food snacks (hello, pretzels with cider cheese sauce) and sip warm winter ciders, now we crave sunshine! Short sleeves! Berries by…
Read MorePeering Into the Past: Exploring Cider on Historic Restaurant Menus at The New York Public Library
Countless pieces of cider writing start by documenting the long and rich cider history of the 18th and 19th centuries in America. Modern day cider drinks love to revel in the mysticism of the the glorious cider culture of the past: Cider was consumed by the barrel; John Adams drank two tankards a day; The…
Read MoreANXO Has Amazing Events Lined Up for International Women’s Month
March of each year is Women’s History Month, a time that educational institutions, businesses and nonprofits take to shed an extra-bright spotlight on the social contributions of women throughout the ages. In 2018, ANXO in Washington, DC celebrated with a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood, and inspired by the huge outpouring of support and enthusiasm from…
Read MoreShacksbury Releases 3 Pét-Nat Rosé Ciders
Shacksbury just blessed the cider world with a brand new trio of pét-nat rosé ciders, each one a collaboration riffing on the Vermont-based cidery’s love of fermentation. These rosés are dry, fruity, bubbly and so perfectly pink. Pét-nat (short for Pétillant Naturel) is a method of making a sparkling wine (or, in this case, sparkling…
Read MoreCitizen Cider Releases bRosé in Cans
It’s a sure sign of spring, as meaningful as robins and green shoots poking through the soil: rosé cider back on the shelves. Since rosé cider’s explosion onto the scene, now more than ever, it seems like pretty much every modern cider brand is offering its own take on the refreshing pink drink. One of the…
Read More3 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Celebrate Cider Love
Whether you’re head-over-heels in love, proudly independent or full-on “it’s complicated,” we think you’ll find room in your heart for one of these Valentine’s Day cider cocktails: Fresh Pear Cocktail Ripe pears are considered an aphrodisiac in many cultures because they can be wonderfully juicy and their shape is reminiscent of the female form. It only makes…
Read MoreOur Top 5 Favs from the CiderCon 2019 Cider Share
Anyone who’s been to CiderCon knows there is a lot to do, see, learn, and tons of people to reconnect with and meet and, obviously, plenty of cider to drink. Aside from all of the seminars that include tastings, and dinner and drinks out on the town, there’s the annual Cider Share, when dozens upon…
Read MoreCider Creek Hard Cider to Release CBD Cider, ‘Nano Juice’
Recently, we shared the news that Vermont’s Stowe Cider was releasing a CBD cider, a development we are feeling pretty stoked about. Well, it’s looking like the craft cider industry is at a bit of a tipping point, because Cider Creek Hard Cider just announced on its Facebook page that it, too, will launch a…
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