Guest Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 had some hard cider left in my fridge after new years party i drank it the next day and kinda liked it, pretty refreshing and something new for me mind suggesting some stuff for me that should be easy to find? had Angry Orchard, i imagine its like the shocktop of cider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Always hated the 'purest ingredients' phrase from SN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 had some hard cider left in my fridge after new years party i drank it the next day and kinda liked it, pretty refreshing and something new for me mind suggesting some stuff for me that should be easy to find? had Angry Orchard, i imagine its like the shocktop of cider? Crispin should be easy to find, and it's a step up from Angry Orchard, for sure. I do not have a very good palette for ciders -- they taste kinda similar to me. I prefer dry ones to sweet ones, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Grenades Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 not usually a big fan of lagunitas, but this is kind of good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexcauldron Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Crispin should be easy to find, and it's a step up from Angry Orchard, for sure. I do not have a very good palette for ciders -- they taste kinda similar to me. I prefer dry ones to sweet ones, though. Big fan of ciders. I'm not so sure I'd consider Crispin a step up from Angry Orchard though. Crispin has the various specialty bottles, most of which suck, and limited releases but their standard offerings aren't as good as Angry Orchard or Woodchuck's imo. Plus, Angry Orchard does two specialty bottles, Strawman and Iceman, that are both better than most of the specialty bottles Crispin has to offer. I really only like Woodchuck for their pumpkin seasonal these days. Now in reference to the shocktop of ciders comment, I have yet to find a commercial cider that rivals any of the locally produced ciders I've had. Seems to me unlike craft beer, the craft cider market hasn't really come into its own yet and you still have to go to the source pretty much to see the cool things cider makers are doing. Around here, Millstone is getting pretty big and will hopefully receive wider distribution this coming year. They produce all kinds of ciders + meads ranging from ordinary to extremely experimental (i.e. fish pepper + smoked apples aged in oak). That said, if you want something that tastes like high quality apple cider that happens to be alcoholic, I'd recommend trying to find some Downeast Cider. They're brewed in MA but I think they get decent distribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 It's cider you seek? http://www.calvados-boutique.com/en/5-cider Thank me later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 not usually a big fan of lagunitas, but this is kind of good. I am a big fan of lagunitas, but I really think that one sucks. Lucky 13 is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Account User Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 i like this cider suggestions for dryer ciders? always prefer alcohol/tartness to sweetness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 This thread made me go to the store and pick up this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Fuck yeah cil, O'Dell is one of Colorado's best, and as such, one of the US' best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Big fan of ciders. I'm not so sure I'd consider Crispin a step up from Angry Orchard though. I'd believe it. My experience with cider is super limited. Some UK oontzers put me on at one point, but I haven't drank much in the States. I will keep an eye out for those specialty bottles; Strawman sounds like something I'd be into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexcauldron Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 It's cider you seek? http://www.calvados-boutique.com/en/5-cider Thank me later. They actually get that at one of the high end liquor stores by me, very good stuff. I've had the Cuvee Colette and the Reserve. Pricey though, I think they charge $35 for the Cuvee and $22 for the other varieties. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 i got a 4 pack of brew dog ipa and the red ale. I liked the ipa better but for fuck sakes what a terrible package design. a friggin piece of cardboard stapled at top is going to keep the beer from falling out? the liquor store owner said he has a lot of problems in the summer when its humid in the fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Crispin should be easy to find, and it's a step up from Angry Orchard, for sure. I do not have a very good palette for ciders -- they taste kinda similar to me. I prefer dry ones to sweet ones, though. There are some great french ciders that sit on the dry side. Some use champagne yeast and are fucking wonderful. A little funky like a nice farmhouse ale, but crisp and round due to the fruit. I also started bartending at Trappist Provisions in Oakland. So that's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinasangre Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Pretty excited about 2 local breweries lately, both are metal-themed: and: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I have yet to go to either of those. Perhaps this weekend I'll try to get one in. Maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I like any brewery that has good branding. Metal themes are always a + So far I like 3 floyds designs the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexcauldron Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Both of those Colorado breweries look pretty cool. Especially down w/ the Mythological Occult Ales, love me some Absu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anything goes Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 On the cider topic, I'm a big fan of the Basque ciders - Isastegi and Sarasola. real funky, some drink like wild ales. Jacks Original Hard Cider (made in PA) is a decent dry cider. The Anthem line of ciders is alright, Anthem Hops (made with Washington State hops and apples) is unique, I also like their Cherry cider. Craft cider is definitely happening, a lot of local producers in the mid-Atlantic are going for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I live in a area with a large basque population. I have never tried their cider. Will try and report back when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodah Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I tried a trippel-IPA tonight. Was pretty damn good. I believe the brewery was Left Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewing circle Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Tomorrow morning I'm gonna be drinking some of the Pliney the Younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Account User Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 There are some great french ciders that sit on the dry side. Some use champagne yeast and are fucking wonderful. A little funky like a nice farmhouse ale, but crisp and round due to the fruit. I also started bartending at Trappist Provisions in Oakland. So that's cool. good bar congrats care to name those french ciders? they sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 About to start drinking this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+plus+ Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 if you like belgian white style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I fell in love with this when i visited the sierra nevada brewery a little while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fist 666 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have not been drinking much at all lately and I've gotta say 2 6.8% beers and dayquil are pretty serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That's a weird drowsy buzz that I don't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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