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Badges Earned (11)

Original Blend from Downeast Looks like orange juice. And on first taste reminded me of orange juice. But is definitely an apple cider with a slight hint of lime. There is just enough tartness to offset the sweet. But there’s also not a lot of sweet which allows the apple flavor to shine. The fizz tickles the tongue and is hardly visible in the glass. Very clean flavor. Will definitely order again. Reviewed on 12 Sep 2020 - Got cider at Nigh Brewpub in Plainfield 5 likes

Mad Bark from Ciderboys My first thought after tasting this was fall and pumpkin pie. Good as a dessert cider. Sweet and syrupy. Can’t imagine it with a meal. It’s too much like a candy apple. Drink alone. I’d like to try it with vanilla ice cream. Reviewed on 16 Jul 2019 - Got cider at Goog's Pub & Grub in Holland 5 likes

Pedestrian from Eris Brewery and Ciderhouse First taste is very tart. It’s not sweet. Also there’s almost no apple flavor. The flavor hits the back middle of my tongue but doesn’t stay long. OK if there are no other choices. Reviewed on 31 Jul 2021 - Got cider at Parson's Chicken & Fish in Chicago 4 likes

Triple Jam (was: Traffic Jam) from Blake's Hard Cider Co. The first taste made me pucker. So did the second. But after that it grew on me. OK Cider. Just OK Reviewed on 30 Jul 2021 - Got cider at Woodie's Flat in Chicago 4 likes

Margarita Cider from Ash & Elm Cider Co. Hey what is that familiar flavor. Oh. It’s tequila, and lime. Definitely a nod to a margarita in a cider. Nice surprise. Reviewed on 13 Jun 2021 4 likes

The Dirty Mayor from Citizen Cider I love the balance of apple and ginger in The Dirty Mayor. The ginger is strong almost like a pepper flavor - making this a cider to drink for its taste alone. Pairing with food is a little tricky but it worked surprisingly well with bbq chicken and pulled pork. Reviewed on 26 Aug 2019 - Got cider at Binny's Beverage Depot - Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood 4 likes

Waves from Revel Cider Light apple smell. Light apple taste. Tickles the middle of my tongue. Flavor spreads smoothly to the sides. Nice balance of slight sweet and tart with the apple flavor. Reviewed on 16 Jul 2021 - Got cider at Mark Twain Brewing Company in Hannibal 3 likes

Fleeting Youth from Ash & Elm Cider Co. Fabulous combo of raspberry and lemon. Tart offset by sweet is balanced. Clear. Pink. A nice fizz tickle. Reviewed on 13 Jun 2021 3 likes

Sunset Tart Cherry Cider from Ash & Elm Cider Co. Definite hint of tart cherry. Nice offset to the slight sweetness Reviewed on 13 Jun 2021 3 likes

Excalibur Hard Apple Cider from William’s Orchards Clean. Crisp. Clear rich Apple cider color. Apple taste hits the middle of my tongue. Just right balance of sweet and tart. Could use a little more sparkle/tickle but this is not essential. This is my new favorite. Reviewed on 21 Feb 2021 3 likes