Traditional Cider reviews are dedicated to the ciders that are made with 100% apples. Cidery: Sietsema Orchards and Cider Mill (Ada, MI) Cider: Orange Label Serving: 750mL bottles Style: Traditional Cider Availability: Year-round During our Grand Rapids, MI road trip we stopped at Sietsema in Ada, MI. We sampled six ciders and bought a couple of bottles of the Orange Label. …
Fruity Cider reviews are dedicated to the fruit cider combinations that go beyond apple and pear. Cidery: Ace Cider/The California Cider Company (Sebastopol, CA) Cider: Pineapple Cider Serving: 12 and 22 oz bottles Style: Fruity Cider Availability: Year-round When I was in L.A. I had an opportunity to try Ace Pineapple Cider on draft at Yard House. Ace Pineapple Cider is …
Traditional Cider reviews are dedicated to the ciders that are made with 100% apples. Cidery: Portland Cider Company (Portland, OR) Cider: Sorta Sweet Serving: 22 oz bottles Style: Traditional Cider Availability: Year-round The last time I was in L.A. I had the opportunity to try Portland Cider Co. Sorta Sweet Cider at City Tavern, a cider I have not seen in the …
Milwaukee is a short(ish) drive from Chicago and we were super excited to hear about the Milwaukee Cider Fest that will be happening October 3 at Schlitz Park (1543 N. 2nd. Street) Milwaukee, WI from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. VIP admission is also available and includes 1-hr Early Admission. Cider lovers will have unlimited sampling with more than 40 ciders to sample. Tickets – …
At the end of the summer Sean and I always take the boys on a local vacation, often in Michigan or Wisconsin. This year we decided to visit the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area located in Western Michigan. Michigan is home to numerous orchards and there are a number of Michigan cideries that are producing hard cider. Grand Rapids is no different …
Fruity Cider reviews are dedicated to the fruit cider combinations that go beyond apple and pear. Cidery: Original Sin (New York,NY) Cider: Elderberry Cider Serving: 12 oz bottles Style: Fruity Cider Availability: Year-round Cider and Pizza. Always a great combination! And Original Sin Elderberry Cider with Parlor Pizza food did not disappoint. The addition of elderberries to ciders seems to be coming …
Traditional Cider reviews are dedicated to the ciders that are made with 100% apples. Cidery: Right Bee Cider (Chicago, IL) Cider: Apple Cider Serving: Tap Alcohol Content: 5.7% ABV Style: Traditional Cider Availability: Year-round I wanted to try Right Bee Cider for a while and had a chance to try it on tap at Kaiser Tiger. I was very impressed …
Fruity Cider reviews are dedicated to the fruit cider combinations that go beyond apple and pear. Cidery: Stone & Key Cellars(Montgomeryville, PA) Cider: Cherry Pie Apple Cider Serving: 64oz Growler Style: Fruity Cider Availability: Year-round A few weeks ago I was in Philadelphia for a conference. I love when I get a chance to go to conferences outside of Chicago because I …
Unique cider reviews are dedicated to non-traditional cider styles and combinations. Cidery: Finnriver Cider: Habanero Cider Serving: 22 oz. bottles Alcohol Content: 6.9% ABV Style: Unique Cider Availability: Year-round A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of attending a Duckhorn wine dinner at the Duck Inn in Chicago. After a wonderful dinner (and the food at The Duck Inn is always …
Traditional Cider reviews are dedicated to the ciders that are made with 100% apples. Cidery: Domaine Bordatto Etxaldea; Bordatto Etxaldea Cider: Basandere Serving: 750 mL bottles Alcohol Content: 8 % ABV Style: Traditional Cider Availability: Year-round We had a wonderful dinner last night at Graham Elliot Bistro in Chicago. In addition to the great food and great music we also …