I’ve never really invested time to understand cider as a drink — and never quite took it seriously until my trip to Vermont when I was offered one of their dry ciders at a bar. Excited about the find, I reached out to the cidery and took a tour to see how cider is made today.
Try These Ciders
Unified Press
A naturally gluten-free cider is off-dry, crisp, clean and refreshing.
Pairings: Pork, soft cheese, spicy food, smoked fish, rustic bread & butter.
The Dirty Mayor
A cider with a ginger nip.
Pairings: Fried chicken, Thai cuisine, pan-seared seabass, vegetable Phó
The Lake Hopper
Made with hops grown on both sided of Lake Champlain: Vermont and New York.
Pairings: Scallops, pork burger, ceasar salad, cheddar cheese.
Wit’s Up
Drawing on the old and new traditions of cider making, it starts like an ale and finishes like the dry, sessionable craft cider.
Pairings: Bratwurst, brioche, roasted chicken, root vegetables.
For Shore
A Gose inspired cider finished with coriander seeds and sea salt.
Citizen Cider
316 Pine St #114, Burlington, VT (View in map)
citizencider.com
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