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Along Came A Cider from East End Brewing Has the funk and character of a Basque cider. Tastes hopped, but I suspect they just used good tannic apples. Similar experience to a moderate IPA, but a little more barnyard instead of pine or citrus. Reviewed on 14 Jun 2021 4 likes

Unfiltered Apple from Southern Tier Ciderworks Cider lite... dry, easy, refreshing when chilled and not too sweet. Would be improved by a little more acid and tannin, maybe even a slice of orange or lime a la Blue Moon. Nothing I didn't like, but not hugely memorable. Late Edit: acid more appreciable when cold. Reviewed on 13 Jun 2021 4 likes

Strawberry Lemonade from Brother Monk Ciderworks I bought this by accident, and horrified when I saw what I grabbed wasn't the dry cider. However, this cider is a far cry from Woodchuck, Ace or the syrupy ciders. it has a light fruit nose and tastes like a less tart rhubarb with a mild barnyard funk. Easy sipping that is still really interesting. Reviewed on 21 Aug 2021 3 likes

Dry Apple & Oak from Awestruck Ciders like a Viogner with Granny Smith forward. delightful balance of acid, body and finish. Tannic and dry enough to enjoy with food, without the tongue puckering bite of a heavy handed crab apple drop. The best cider I have had in months. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2022 2 likes

1911 Rosé from 1911 (Beak & Skiff) First note on opening is heavy sulfites. That eggy smell fades after 5 minutes. Small bubbles on the tongue, then light acid, molasses, raisin, cinnamon, medlar/applesauc, but not too sweet.. Great flavor on the tongue The sulfur finish is not my favorite. Reviewed on 20 May 2021 1 like

Red Barn from BlackBird Cider Works Woodchuck 2.0 Maple syrup over apples, but not as sweet as you might worry, but much sweeter than the "wild fermented, farm style" suggests. Reviewed on 22 Oct 2021 0 likes