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The Hudson Valley is home to one
of the fastest-growing and most
unique cider fruit in the country.
Because of its geographical
distinction as a wide tidal river
valley, alluvial soil, and climate type,
it has an extremely long growing
season. “A combination of the
right elevation and climate to grow
apples specifically for cider makes
New York an incredible place
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to be a cider drinker and gives
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cidermakers a diverse selection of
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fruit with differing levels of tannin, acid, and sugar,” says Joe Gaynor, cidermaker at Angry Orchard.
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Hard Stops
Autumn is absolutely the perfect time for a cidery road trip. Here are 27 top spots.
Love Pét-Nat? Sip on Opari. It’s similar to orange wine and has notes of ripe apple, grapefruit bitters, honeydew, and hops.
Owner Elizabeth Ryan has been crafting cider since 1980. The pro has a degree in pomology from Cornell University.
Cider that’s light on the tongue but has a bourbon kick? Try limited batches at this taproom: Barrel-Aged Orchard Reserve, GoldRush, Harrison & The Pippins, and Quince.
Love dry cider? Kings Highway is known for its zero- sugar approach. Their ciders—from Ginger Snap to Royal Blueberry— contain little to no residual sugar.
1817 Cider House
340 Milton Turnpike, Milton
Angry Orchard Cider House
2241 Albany Post Road, Walden
Bad Seed Cider Company
43 Baileys Gap Road, Highland
● Brooklyn Cider House
155 North Ohioville Road, New Paltz
Doc’s Cider
114 Little York Road, Warwick
The Greenhouse Cidery
2309 Route 203, Chatham
Forthright Cyder & Mead
4052 Route 52, Youngsville
Hardscrabble Cider
130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem
● Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider 3012 Route 213,
Stone Ridge
Indian Ladder Cidery & Brewery
342 Altamont Road, Altamont
Left Bank Ciders
150 Water Street, Catskill
● Little Apple Cidery
178 Orchard Lane, Hillsdale
Kettleborough Cider House
277 Route 208, New Paltz
● Kings Highway Cider Shack 5409 Route 22, Millerton
Merchant’s Daughter Ciderworks
8 Main Street, Purdys
Naked Flock Hard Cider
82 Four Corners Road, Warwick
Nine Pine Cider Works
929 Broadway, Albany
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