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Bramble On from Bramble Cider As I sat beside the warm hearth, I wondered if perhaps it was a bad omen, drinking a cider called Bramble on the eve of our departure to the haunted woods. I savoured the flavour of berries in my mouth, knowing that in the week hence it would likely be traded for ash and blood. This cider is my sister's laugh, and the sun drenched fields of my youth. Reviewed on 26 May 2024 3 likes

Pecan Pie from Keel Farms I was moving at incredible speed, but it was still all I could do to keep out of reach of the umber hulk's razor claws. I was avoiding eye contact, strafing around the monster, swiping ineffectually at its heavily armored hide. I forced it to turn, releasing Jaxon from its gaze, and soon he was pelting it with arrows. Only the occasional arrow found its mark, as only a few of my strikes did any noticeable damage, but it was enough to force the creature into retreat. This cider is sharp focus and gravel in your boot. It is pain and adrenaline. Reviewed on 07 Feb 2025 - Got cider at Keel Farms in Plant City 2 likes

McIntosh from Original Sin Craft Cider Four insectoid eyes caught us in a mesmerizing gaze, and I saw Jaxon waver, his bow dropping slightly as he tried to keep his bearings. I quickly averted my eyes, keeping my vision on the feet of the umber hulk, hoping to judge it as it moved. Our wizard, denied most of his damage spells by the close quarters, quickly muttered one of his incantations, and just as the massive creature lunged, it slowed. It moved as if through thick air, and I sidestepped while bringing up my sword for a counter attack. I realized then that the creature wasn't slowed; I was moving with incredible speed. This cider was a humid morning, and the smell of hot stone in a dark tunnel. It is the sound of death's approach. Reviewed on 05 Feb 2025 - Got cider at Craft Kafe in St. Petersburg 2 likes

Fig from 3 Daughters Brewery When it broke through the wall it all became clear. A huge armoured bipedal bug-like monstrosity tore through solid stone like it was paper, its huge clawsmenacing us as soon as it came into view. I'd heard of them, of course, but not this close to the surface. Evie was still unconcious, with Aria concentrating hard on keeping her alive. So Jaxon and myself set up to flank, with Moraine behind, ready to support, and we squared off against the Umber Hulk. This cider snuck up on me. Reviewed on 04 Feb 2025 - Got cider at 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Petersburg 2 likes

North by Northwest from West Avenue Cider Company Fighting a single enemy is dangerous, but can be simpler than fighting as a team. When assisting a companion it is incredibly important to understand both their capabilities and your role. Assisting Jaxon, my role was primarily defense. He's passable with a sword, but ferocious with a bow. As long as I could maintain the attention of the creatures, keeping their talons and mandibles at bay, I was buying Jaxon time to fire into the melee. Dangerous with some archers, as the risk of getting hit was very real, I had absolute confidence in our ranger. It was not misplaced, and the giant insects went down quickly. This cider is as confident and rich as blood. Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024 - Got cider at West Avenue Cider House in Freelton 2 likes

Red Shift from West Avenue Cider Company Once I'd dispatched the insect creature I hurried to join my companions. Jaxon was at a disadvantage against them, so I flanked the creatures that had him pinned amongst some fencing. He'd managed to keep them at bay, but couldn't make space to fire, his bow being too large. I lured the creatures away from him with quick thrusts, relying on parries and shield and playing heavy defense. As soon as Jaxon wasn't the primary target he was free to fire. This cider is a confident patience, but is perhaps trying to do too much. Reviewed on 11 Oct 2024 - Got cider at West Avenue Cider House in Freelton 2 likes

Sugarbush from Farmgate Cider Co. I struggled to my feet, left leg screaming, and felt my boot fill up with blood. The creature rose up out of the dirt, paused a moment, and lunged forward, mandibles clacking, scythe like talons poised to impale. But despite its size, it was an insect, which made its patterns predictable. I knew how it would attack, saw it shift forward. I stepped laterally, gritting my teeth against the pain, and brought up my sword and shield. Deflect, redirect the attack, strike. Joints are unarmoured; weak points. I buried my sword in its thorax, then dove backward as it swung wildly in death throes. This cider is a brief moment of peace, despite its simplicity and predictability. Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024 - Got cider at Level One Game Pub in Ottawa 2 likes

Earl Blue from Annapolis Cider Co Despite some complaints, we cut one of the wagons loose to gain speed. Given the loss of the guards, and with our Ranger alive but firmly out of commission, we also wanted to present a smaller target. We rode the horses hard, resting little, relying on Aria to keep them functional as we pushed them to exhaustion. This cider is a desperate but exhilarating push. It is the cold heat and focus of adrenaline. Reviewed on 18 Sep 2024 2 likes

Take Me Away 2022 from Mauzy The client wasn't pleased with divulging Guild secrets, but he also wanted to maintain his protection, especially now that his personal guards were wrapped up in the back wagon for transport. So we got a look at what we were transporting. He pulled out a small locked chest, opened it, and pulled out an orb. This cider is a window into worlds hitherto unknown. It is a clouded glass. Reviewed on 11 Sep 2024 - Got cider at Terre Restaurant in St. John's 2 likes

Elderflower from Newfoundland Cider Compang The thing about Ambushes is, they're always deliberate. They are planned. They have a purpose, and they have a target. This ambush was clearly designed to slow down travelers on the road, specifically those with wagons (ample room was left for riders). But were we the target, or was it more general? This cider only raises more questions. Reviewed on 30 Aug 2024 2 likes