Cider is the new pink. MillerCoor’s craft extension Tenth & Blake just acquired Crispin Cider for close to $100 million. Sam Adams has recently discontinued Hardcore Cider, in lieu of Angry Orchard Ciders arriving in March. Cider is Continue Reading →
Boston Beer Company launched the Hardcore Cider brand in 1997. The Hardcore line is headed for retirement to give way to a new cider brand by the brewery. Some of the country has already seen some of these offerings, Continue Reading →
Crispin Ciders are game changes for sure. You don’t just make ciders, you barrel aged ’em. Between Crispin/Fox Barrel I have had ciders aged in both wine and bourbon barrels. Peep this one.
The newest release from Crispin Ciders is now available. Cho-Tokkyu features a sake yeast, and rice syrup. It joins Lansdown, The Saint, & Honey Crisp.
About Cho-tokkyu:
Naturally fermented with authentic Sake yeast using a premium blend of fresh pressed apple Continue Reading →
Woodchuck has 2 Private Reserve offerings – Pumpkin and this bourbon number. Apple cider aged in Kentucky Bourbon. It’s a small batch treat for cider lovers. Apple cider & bourbon is hard to ignore, even if are a stauch beer Continue Reading →
Cider is the new pink. MillerCoor’s craft extension Tenth & Blake just acquired Crispin Cider for close to $100 million. Sam Adams has recently discontinued Hardcore Cider, in lieu of Angry Orchard Ciders arriving in March. Cider is definitely on the move.
Anheuser-Busch is getting in the game too – with an extension of their “Ultra” brand – Michelob Ultra Light Cider. According to a local AB rep, the cider won’t be as sweet as most ciders out there, and a lower calore alcoholic beverage. Definite approaching the calorie conscious drinker. The cider will be all natural, and gluten free.
Boston Beer’s Angry Orchard Cider Launches Nationally In April
Boston Beer Company launched the Hardcore Cider brand in 1997. The Hardcore line is headed for retirement to give way to a new cider brand by the brewery. Some of the country has already seen some of these offerings, as Boston Beer has been quietly test marketing the cider on shelves in New England.
The launch of this new cider brand comes at a time where the company believes that there is very little brand loyalty among cider drinkers. According to Angry Orchard sales sheets, the cider category has grown 23% in 2011, with a profitable forecast in 2012. Target market? 23-30 year old males/females.
The Apples
Angry Orchard will use only European & Italian apples. Apparently US domestic apples do not provide the same taste as imported apples.
French Bittersweet – Tannic “wine like” flavors, tart, great mouthfeel.
Italian Culinary Apples – Fruity. Adds complexity to cider
The Offerings
Crisp Apple, 5% ABV – The fresh apple aroma and slightly sweet, ripe apple flavor makes this cider hard to resist. 12oz bottles, Draft. 5% ABV (Lead Brand)
Apple Ginger, 5% ABV – The fresh ginger and apple flavors blend together for a sweet, yet slightly tart taste with a distinct ginger aroma. The result is a smooth, refreshing cider that goes down easy. 12oz bottles only.
Traditional Dry, 5.5% ABV – Our Traditional Dry Cider is made in the style of English draft ciders. This cider is bittersweet and slightly spicy with a bright apple aroma. The dryness makes you pucker and look forward to another sip. 12oz bottles only.
Expect these ciders launching nationally in March – April, 2012.
Crispin Ciders are game changes for sure. You don’t just make ciders, you barrel aged ’em. Between Crispin/Fox Barrel I have had ciders aged in both wine and bourbon barrels. Peep this one.
Stagger Lee is a blended cider aged in rye whiskey barrels. Named for the American murder Stagger Lee Shelton, who was immortalized in various songs by the same name. Stagger died in 1912. Check out the history on Wikipedia.
Unlike the other Crispin limited ciders, this edition is in 12oz bottles.
The newest release from Crispin Ciders is now available. Cho-Tokkyu features a sake yeast, and rice syrup. It joins Lansdown, The Saint, & Honey Crisp.
About Cho-tokkyu: Naturally fermented with authentic Sake yeast using a premium blend of fresh pressed apple juice, not from concentrate, with no added malt, spirit, or grape alcohol.
A racy, high-speed cider that remains crisp and well balanced. Cloudy and straw colored with an exotic polished complexity. Cho-tokkyu is clean, vibrant with an authentic dry sake nish and a distinctive apple backbone.
Cho-tokkyu Artisanal Reserve cloudy hard cider is unfitered and uses racked apple wine smoothed with pure organic, gluten free, rice syrup. No added colorants, sorbate or benzoate preservatives.
Style: Cider Taste Expectations: See Above Availability: 220z bombers.
Woodchuck has 2 Private Reserve offerings – Pumpkin and this bourbon number. Apple cider aged in Kentucky Bourbon. It’s a small batch treat for cider lovers. Apple cider & bourbon is hard to ignore, even if are a stauch beer lover.
Woodchuck Private Reserve Barrel Select is our ultra-limited cider crafted in small batches for a rare taste of sweet, crisp apple cider combined with smoky, dry bourbon flavors. Aged in genuine white oak Kentucky bourbon barrels, this copper-hued gem pairs excellently with cheese, pork roast and chocolate cake. Served best at 50 degrees, Barrel Select is truly an exclusive joy to relish.
Cider is the new pink. MillerCoor’s craft extension Tenth & Blake just acquired Crispin Cider for close to $100 million. Sam Adams has recently discontinued Hardcore Cider, in lieu of Angry Orchard Ciders arriving in March. Cider is definitely on the move.
