Beer? Beer who?
ACE Premium Hard Ciders
Based in Sonoma County, they have been holding their own next to top winemakers for 15 years. With seven tasty ciders, including pumpkin, the flavor is anything but basic.
Crispin Natural Hard Apple Cider
In addition to the classics, Crispin has created a line of artisinal reserves, which includes "The Saint" — it smells like a beer but added maple syrup gives it a sweet smoothness to the fruity tang.
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Foggy Ridge Cider
Treating their apples as a winemaker does their grapes, the apples are grown specifically for their tannins, giving even their sweetest ciders a bit of bite.
Westcott Bay Traditional Cider
Washington is known for its fantastic apples, and the ones in Westcott Bay Cider are no exception. Made in the style of champagne, it is mildly sweet with fresh apple flavor and a smack of smoke.