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Old Friends Create Hometown Cidery in Free Union, Virginia

By Christine Tarlecki / February 1, 2016 /

Long-time friends Tim Edmond and Dan Potter decided to leave the corporate world to pursue mutual interests in fermentation. Their dream of starting a farmhouse brewery business using their own farmed ingredients was sidelined when the James River flooded an early planting of barley. However, another door opened when Dan set aside some sweet cider…

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Save The Date: Pour The Core Hard Cider Festival in Brooklyn (June 11)

By Guest Authors / January 29, 2016 /

by Ronald Sansone Pour The Core will celebrate its second year in Brooklyn, New York, returning to the Brooklyn Expo Center in the trendy Greenpoint neighborhood for two sessions on June 11, 2016, from noon–3:30 p.m. and 5–8:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand for refueling between cider sampling. Pour The Core offers unlimited tastings…

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Could You Get Behind a Cider Popsicle?

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / January 15, 2016 /

We have been asking our wonderful community what they think about the idea of Adult Urban Orchard Cider-Sicles/Hop-Sicles. What are your thoughts?? A photo posted by Urban Orchard Cider Co and Bar (@urbanorchardciderco) on Jan 13, 2016 at 1:26pm PST Urban Orchard Cider Company of Asheville, North Carolina, has been toying with the idea of creating…

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Rebel Seed—Delaware’s Answer to Hard Cider

By Ed Williams / January 13, 2016 /

Harvest Ridge Winery is plucked like the perfect grape on top of the historic Mason-Dixon line of Marydel, Delaware. Pouring onto the scene three years ago with a balanced line of easy-drinking wines that include Chardonnay, Viognier, Malbec and Merlot would make us wonder how could they possibly improve upon this sun-drenched vineyard’s success. Enter…

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Cider & Food: The Authorities at Teresa’s Talk Alchemy, Local Apples and Craftsmanship

By Jim Berman / December 23, 2015 /

Refreshing are discussions with people who enjoy what they do. Remarkable are those same discussions with people who are red hot passionate about their craft. Talking with Chris Peters and Andy Dickerson of Teresa’s, you would not believe that a little discussion about cider, food and the business that surrounds the two could eek from…

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15 Questions with Pennsylvania’s Rowan Asher Winery & Cidery

By Ed Williams / December 17, 2015 /

The Pocono Mountains have always been a well-loved destination in Pennsylvania. The state also has the distinction of being the 4th largest producer of apples nationwide. Combine these elements with an enthusiastic entrepreneurial couple who have been making wine for more than 17 years and you have the beginning of an incredible cidery story. About…

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Where to Travel Now for Craft Cider—the Great Lakes Region

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / December 10, 2015 /

Craft cideries are popping up everywhere these days, which makes basing your next vacation around cidery tours an easily achievable goal. Next stop on your tour list should be the Great Lakes region! Many seasoned and new craft cider makers call the Midwest home, particularly in the Great Lakes region. Known as the location with…

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Cider Maker Q&A: Kurant Hand Crafted Ciders

By Arne Morin / December 1, 2015 /

Kurant Ciders is one of the most exciting new local cider makers around. They’ve gained a following by creating amazing dry traditional hand crafted ciders. I recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Joe Getz and Mike Meyers, founders of Kurant Ciders. I grabbed a pint of cider with them at Round Guys Brewery…

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Cider Cocktail to Create: Lavender Cider Twist

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / November 18, 2015 /

Looking to add a refreshing cider cocktail to your list of go-to drinks? Try the Lavender Cider Twist recipe below, courtesy of Maria from Fidler & Co. Craft Kitchen & Grocery in Biglerville, Pa. Created with Little Round Hop Cider from Big Hill Ciderworks, this drink will make you a firm believer in using hard cider to craft your next cocktail creation. Cheers! Lavender Cider…

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5 How-To Tips for Properly Tasting Hard Cider

By Ed Williams / October 29, 2015 /

Eve had the right idea. Apples aren’t going anywhere. Hard cider is here to stay. Local producers like Jack’s Hard Cider, Big Hill Ciderworks and Good Intent Cider are cropping up into the local scene, while brands including Woodchuck Hard Cider, Angry Orchard, Original Sin and Doc’s Draft Hard Cider have been enjoying fruition in cocktail…

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Looking to Start a Cidery or Have an Existing One? Save the Date to Attend This Workshop!

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / October 28, 2015 /

Think you have what it takes to open up a cidery and want to learn more? Or perhaps you already own a cidery and want some extra info on how to make your cidery the best it possibly can be? Whichever category you fall into, you’re going to appreciate the information you’ll gain by attending…

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How the Pennsylvania Cider Guild Is Changing the State’s Hard Cider Industry (And How You Can Help)

By Arne Morin / March 9, 2015 /

As the popularity of hard cider grows in the United States, it’s the industry thriving within the Keystone State that is helping set the niche market’s pace. Pennsylvania has long found success in being an apple-producing state, but now more than ever, state producers are tapping into cider-making and cider-related businesses. Enter the Pennsylvania Cider…

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