CIDERCRAFT Magazine

17/06/2025

Schilling Cider Brings Back Fan-Favorite Grapefruit and Chill

After years of passionate pleas from cider lovers everywhere, Schilling Cider has officially brought back Grapefruit and Chill!

This fan-favorite disappeared back in 2024, but the love for it never did. Pure happiness in a can.

Popular cider returns this June following years of passionate customer requests SEATTLE, WA – Schilling Cider announced the highly anticipated return of their beloved Grapefruit and Chill cider, responding directly to overwhelming […]

12/06/2025

The Results are IN!

We’re excited to announce the Eighth Annual Cidercraft Awards Winners!

https://cidercraftmag.com/announcing-the-winners-of-the-8th-annual-cidercraft-awards/

We’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the 8th Annual Cidercraft Awards! This year’s competition once again highlighted the incredible talent and dedication within the cidermaking community, with entries submitted […]

11/06/2025

Extreme Heights Cidery just introduced Cascade Rosé Cider, and it’s the perfect summer sip. Crisp New York apples meet delicate berry and floral notes, creating a refreshingly semi-dry cider.

📍 Now available in 12oz sleek cans, the Cascade Rosé Cider pairs perfectly with backyard BBQs or a post-hike cheers.

Read more: https://cidercraftmag.com/extreme-heights-cidery-launches-cascade-rose-cider/

29/05/2025

has brought back their limited-edition Rocket Pop Cider (6.2% ABV), inspired by the classic summer popsicles we all grew up loving and infused with the perfect blend of raspberry, cherry, and lime.

🔥 Available now in 6-packs and on draft for a limited time only! Find Rocket Pop near you at avidcider.com

https://cidercraftmag.com/feel-all-the-summer-nostalgia-with-rocket-pop-cider-now-available/

Make your summer a little sweeter with Rocket Pop Cider with smooth flavors of raspberry, cherry, and lime.

22/05/2025

🍎 Imagine an apple forest—not an orchard, but a wild jungle of apples. Now imagine it’s on a remote island in the middle of Lake Michigan, untouched for over 100 years. Sounds like something out of a dream, right?

Beaver Island is home to exactly that, and it’s where Jeremy VanSice of Bee Well Mead & Cider has been harvesting apples to create the one-of-a-kind Beaver Island Cider.

But it goes even deeper. With the help of Luke Marion from MIgardener and geneticists from Washington State University’s My Fruit Tree Project, the history of these unique apple trees is being uncovered, with some potentially new apple varieties waiting to be named.

Could any of these apples become the next cidermaking superstar? Read the full exploration of Beaver Island’s apple jungle in the latest article on Cidercraftmag.com

https://cidercraftmag.com/beaver-island-lake-michigans-apple-jungle/

21/05/2025

Peach perfection is here 🍑✨

Summer is on our minds with Nine Pin Cider Peach Bellini! Crafted with 100% New York apples, real peach purée, and infused with peach fruit tea from Short and Stout Tea, this cider is bursting with juicy, bubbly goodness.

https://cidercraftmag.com/nine-pine-cider-debuts-peach-bellini/

☀️ Find it now at select retailers near you. But hurry, this summer treat is only available while supplies last!

06/05/2025

🍒 NEW RELEASE: SQUISHY 🍒
Say hello to Squishy, Starcut Cider's bold tart cherry cider fermented with apples, Balaton, and Montmorency cherries. It’s deep, complex, and a little mysterious—packed with dark fruit flavors and a bright tart punch that finishes crisp and dry.

One sip and you’ll want another. Then another.

Ready to get Squishy? 🍒
👉 shortsbrewing.com/beers/squishy
Short's Brewing Company

30/04/2025

🔥 Trial by Fire at

Most people think of smoked flavors in Scotch or beers, but Absolem Cider is rewriting the rules with their incredible smoked ciders.

From their first creation, Spur, made with applewood-smoked early harvest apples, to the rich and jammy Bushido, crafted with foraged apples and Cabernet Sauvignon, Absolem showcases the art of blending bold, smoky notes with cider’s light and approachable profile.

Get the whole story and discover more smoked ciders from around the country:

https://cidercraftmag.com/trial-by-fire-the-evolution-of-smoked-cider-at-absolem-cider/

Story by Emily Hutto
Photos courtesy Zack Kaiser

17/04/2025

Spring is in full bloom, and so are these springtime ciders! 🍎🌸

From the delicate floral notes of lavender to the fruity splash of hibiscus, we’ve rounded up the perfect ciders to toast the season.

Curious which ciders made our list? Tap the link below to discover our top spring picks, including fresh favorites like Snow Capped Cider Plum & Lemongrass and Black Apple Hard Cider Hibiscus Cider.

https://cidercraftmag.com/spring-blossoms-a-fresh-sip-for-spring/

What are some of your favorite Springtime ciders? Let us know in the comments!

As the season shifts and blossoms begin to bloom, it’s the perfect time to reach for a cider that mirrors the freshness of spring. From subtle hints of lavender to […]

15/04/2025

Taste the Tropics with Tuesday Cocktail Club’s NEW Pineapple Mai Tai 🍍🍹

The delicious ready-to-clink cocktail line from AVID Cider Company has a new elevated topical flavor: Pineapple Mai Tai. With tropical notes and a zing of lime, this is an adventurous yet balanced gluten-free, apple wine-based cocktail, breezing in at 10.5% ABV.

“We took the hard part about making craft cocktails and made it easy. Those flavors you thought were exclusive to your favorite cocktail lounge are now right in your fridge, ready to crack anytime,” said Samantha Roberts, co-founder of Oregon’s AVID Cider Co. “We’ve been working on perfecting Pineapple Mai Tai, and it’s all about the beach-vibes. No mixing, no squeezing, no fuss. Just crack it open and head to the island.”

Made with real ingredients and all natural flavors, Pineapple Mai Tai is the best new drink you’ll have all week BEND, Ore., April 8, 2025 – Tuesday Cocktail Club, the delicious ready-to-clink […]

11/04/2025

Have you met Pommeau yet? This French classic is FINALLY making waves in the U.S.—and we couldn’t be more excited!

A smooth, caramel-sweet blend of apple brandy and apple juice, Pommeau is the perfect after-dinner drink to sip and savor.

🍏 Learn how it’s made, what makes it so special, and even get pairing ideas (hello, Roquefort cheese + chocolate truffles!) in our latest feature on cidercraftmag.com

📖 Read the full story: https://cidercraftmag.com/meet-pommeau-the-cider-lovers-secret-after-dinner-drink/

Story by Aakanksha Agarwal (.a)

Pommeau, a fortified drink made by blending fresh apple juice with apple brandy and aging it in barrels for a few years

10/04/2025

Introducing Meet Me in the Woods — a spruce tip heritage cider crafted by Benny Boy Brewing in collaboration with American Indie Rock band Lord Huron, inspired by the 10th anniversary of Strange Trails.

This crisp, woodsy cider blends Newtown Pippin & Black Twig apples with wild-harvested spruce tips for a flavor that’s earthy, adventurous & a little bit spooky.

Find the collaboration details here 👇

https://cidercraftmag.com/benny-boy-brewing-and-lord-huron-collaborate-on-meet-me-in-the-woods-cider/

Limited-edition cider celebrates 10 years of multiplatinum Strange Trails album LOS ANGELES (April 8, 2025) – California craft pioneers Benny Boy Brewing and indie rock band Lord Huron have partnered to create Meet Me in […]