June 5, 2019

100 Years Ago When Cider Ruled the Nation

History, Production
AT ONE MINUTE AFTER MIDNIGHT on July 1, 1919, the dream of “dry” reformers became a reality when the Wartime Prohibition Act went into effect....
June 5, 2019

Orchards in Evolution

Agriculture, History
THE HUDSON VALLEY HAS LONG been held as one of the premier growing regions in the United States. Early Colonial farmers were...
May 13, 2018

Building Cider: The Future in the Hudson Valley

Agriculture, History, Producers, Production
HUDSON VALLEY CIDERS RUN THE GAMUT from organic orchard-based bottlings to others more closely associated with craft beers.....
May 17, 2017

Stylistically Speaking Cider

Food and Drink, Production
THERE'S NO DENYING the popularity of cider is on the rise. At least one commercially-produced cider can be found in your local grocery store
June 23, 2016

Apple-icious Adventure Awaits

Food and Drink, History, Production
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING, the noble apple has played an integral part in some of the most interesting stories, legends, and tall tales of the world.
June 23, 2016

Hudson Valley Applejack

Food and Drink, History, Production
APPLE BRANDY, commonly known as “Applejack,” is once again making a name for itself as a popular American drink.
May 13, 2018
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Leesy Cheesy Matchups

Food and Drink

Washed rind cheeses began as a style of monastic cheese making in Alsace, France, centuries ago. This style of cheesemaking involves repeated washing with diluted brines and cider, beer, spirits, or wine to cultivate bacteria on the surface of the…

May 18, 2017
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Pomme-Perfect Cocktails

Food and Drink

Apple flavors make a great foundation for building drinks. They play well in a shaker with a wide variety of herbs and spices, citrus flavors, and other craft spirits, so it’s no wonder beverage directors and mixologists are embracing the…

  • HELLO CIDER + APPLE SPIRIT LOVERS

    Ultimate Cider + Apple Spirits Guide

    Welcome to your go-to source for all things apple in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. The Ultimate Cider Guide celebrates the region’s rich apple heritage and supports local growers and producers. We encourage you to try, buy, and drink local!

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