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Just when you thought rosé ciders couldn’t get any more fabulous and internet-breaking … meet Cider Frozé! This adults-only slushy drink seems like the kind of thing you can only get at a bar or some guest-list-only pool party, but thanks to the wonderful folks at Virtue Cider, you can make this dreamy pink drink at…
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Cider is plenty delicious and refreshing on its own, but as the summer starts to sizzle, we love to seek out new ways to cook with and sip ciders. The recent East Coast heat wave inspired us to grab some mint from the garden and marry it with plump blackberries from the local market. The…
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Following along on Instagram as your favorite cider startup breaks ground on a brick-and-mortar might make the process seem pretty romantic. But the truth is, just like with any business, there are tons of logistics and factors that new cider makers need to consider before striking out on their own. We spoke with a few…
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Do you dream of making cider commercially, with visions of a cool taproom you design from scratch dancing in your head? That may not be feasible right away considering the high startup costs that come with opening a brick-and-mortar location. So, what’s a budding cider maker to do? Many cider startups begin with contracting the…
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There’s something about the onslaught of Thanksgiving recipes every fall that makes me never want to reach inside a turkey or frizzle my own onions for green bean casserole ever again. Holiday kitchen hacks and foodie culture have advanced the average home cook’s repertoire so much in recent years, your grandma probably dry brined and…
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The growing cider scene in Georgia recently welcomed a new cider maker to the community: Atlanta Hard Cider Co. This husband-and-wife-run operation started with DIY at-home cider making, and has spent the last year busily growing and expanding. In addition to making appearances at local craft beer and cider fests, you can find cans of its…
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For this next roundup of women cider makers, we’re exploring a Third Coast theme. The term “Third Coast” generally refers to places near the Great Lakes (Chicago, too), because of the multiple coastlines. Interestingly, in casual usage, the term “Fourth Coast” seems to be interchangeable. And both expressions are sometimes used to describe other locales…
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We get it: some people are worried about the calorie content of craft cider. We certainly don’t consider them “empty calories” (as there is nothing empty about the pleasure derived from a well-made beverage). But for those who do, Ulee’s Light Cider is launching its two newest products, Ulee’s Light Cider Dry and Ulee’s Light Cider Citra.…
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On June 24, Hauser Estate Winery, home to Jack’s Hard Cider, welcomed more than 1,440 guests—including over 1,300 ticket holders, more than 22 cidermakers, artisan vendors, staff and others—to the lovely, picturesque grounds. “It’s our pleasure to host this important industry event on our property that has grown and celebrated apples through generations in my family,” stated Jonathan Patrono, president of Jack’s…
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The celebratory halfway mark of the summer season is here, and there’s no better way to say “cheers” to freedom than with the craft beverage that’s as American as apple pie—hard cider. One out of every 10 farms in the mid-Atlantic through New England regions is an orchard cidery. Couple that with the fact that…
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Texas-based Austin Eastciders recently released its Blood Orange Cider, and the cider-sipping crowds are already going wild over this new, innovative flavor combination. In addition to drinking the Blood Orange Cider in its natural state, there are also ways to use the citrus-infused beverage in a number of cocktail recipes. One to try this summer? Austin…
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The United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) is encouraging drinkers to choose hard cider to sip this summer with its #PickCider campaign. “Many in the food world assume cider is only a fall drink,” says USACM executive director Michelle McGrath. “But American drinkers start their ‘cider season’ on Memorial Day and choose cider for trips to the swimming…
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