Discover the Best Hard Cider: Origin, Taste, Pairings
– Angry Orchard is a brand of hard cider from the Boston Beer Company
– Bold Rock Hard Cider is a top alternative to Angry Orchard, made with granny smith apples and available in various flavors like pineapple and watermelon
– Samuel Smith’s is the oldest cider on the list, featuring a floral finish and using organically grown apples
– Blake’s Hard Cider is a family business in Michigan that has been growing and fermenting apples on-site for over 70 years
– Redd’s Apple Ale is a cider line from Coors Brewing Company since 2005, with four varieties of cider including apple, peach, strawberry, and black cherry.
– Stella Artois Cidre, released in 2011, is a lighter European-style cider with a soft sweetness, suitable for summer.
– Atlanta Hard Cider Company is a newer brand, established in 2020, with a complete line of gluten-free products for those with dietary restrictions.
– Crispin Hard Cider, also a subsidiary of Coors Brewing Company, has been brewing since 2010 and offers a pear cider made with fresh northwestern pears from Washington State.
– Eve’s Cidery in Van Etten, New York offers a sparkling cider made with a double fermentation process. This cider has a strong alcohol by volume (ABV) and is considered top-shelf. The cidery holds tasting events similar to wineries and ships its ciders worldwide.