Trabanco Cosecha Propia Natural Cider Trabanco produces traditional Asturian cider from estate grown apples in a fashion insured to be traditional by its approval from the various Spanish regulatory bodies that require the Asturian cider to be produces in a particular way and with a specific combination of indigenous apples. If you have not tried cider from Spain’s Asturia region and perhaps have only indulged in American or English Traditional ciders or even ciders from Northern France, this cider will…

Two ciders made it into our Top Ciders of the Week Category for last week, each receiving four out of five star ratings. One hails from the East Coast, the other from the West Coast and both are fairly unique. Both are decidedly craft in nature and, equally importantly, both are accessible via direct shipment. Links to reviews of the two ciders are below. Foggy Ridge Knocks it Out of the Park * * * * of 5 California Winemkers…

Woodchuck Hard Cider Amber Woodchuck Hard Cider Company is among the largest commercial ciders produced in the U.S. and is owned by one of the largest commercial cider producers in the world, C&C out of Ireland, the owners of Magners,  Bulmars, Hornsby and Blackthorn cider brands. This brand is likely to be one of the entry brands new cider drinkers will encounter and enjoy. However, Woodchuck does not produce genuine craft cider. This is highly processed cider for the masses….

Located in eastern Virginia, Foggy Ridge produces handcrafted, estate ciders sought after by cider connoisseurs across the country. The ciders are produced from Foggy Ridge’s own orchards where a number of different cider apples are raised. The Sweet Stayman cider is one of the cidery’s primary offerings and features a blend of Stayman apples with other heirloom apples. Foggy Ridge Sweet Stayman Cider Alcohol: 7.0% Origin: Eastern Virginia Fruit: Primarily Stayman, Grimes Golden, Cox’s Orange Pippin and other heirloom varieties…

Located in Southeastern Wisconsin about 30 miles from Lake Michigan, Appeltreow Winery and Distillery uses Wisconsin-grown fruits to produces a variety of farmhouse products from various Hard Cider and Perry to fortified wines and spirits. Appeltreow is well-known among cider lovers and available in a variety of markets around the country. Appeltreow Winery and Distillery Sparkling Perry Alcohol: 7.5% Origin: Wisconsin Fruit: Comice, Bosc, and Bartlett Pears Production: Unknown Price: $17.99/750ml RATING: **/*** of 5 This Wisconsin Perry throws a…