Author: Eric West

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Did you ring in the New Year with cider? Two trends I’d love to see gain momentum in 2016 are sparkling ciders and rosé ciders. The Cidre rosé mousseux from Michel Jodoin—a Champagne method cider made with the red-fleshed Geneva apple—ticks both boxes. 2)…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) The federal definition of hard cider is amended to allow for higher carbonation levels, higher alcohol content, and the inclusion of pears and pear concentrate. The change will take effect on January 1, 2017. See Wyden, Blumenauer Win Battle for Cidermakers for more on how the…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Original Sin celebrates its 20th anniversary by debuting its first canned cider. Extra Dry Cider, which uses 100% New York State apples and registers at 5.5% ABV, will launch in early 2016. 2) Pabst Brewing Company announces a partnership with Vermont Hard Cider Company…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Science Friday visits Nine Pin Ciderworks in Albany, New York in Hard Cider, Easy Sipping. Don’t miss the four-minute video The Hard Science Behind Hard Cider with commentary from cidermaker Alejandro del Peral. 2) Cider Chat interviews the team at Quebec’s Les Vergers de…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Bold Rock Hard Cider follows the lead of brewers Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, and Oskar Blues by opening a second production facility in the Asheville, North Carolina area. Read more in Bold Rock begins production in Mills River and Cider maker ready for visitors. 2) Mountain West…