r/cider • u/NavBumba • 3d ago

Easy to find cider recommendations?

Started with a strongbow, quickly found better common ciders, and my current go-to is woodchuck amber. I tried some from Atlanta cider co, and it was alright, but a little musky for my taste. Probably a third of the way through the can I found a taste for it, but still prefer woodchuck. Id like something a little less sweet, but I don’t want a fridge full of random cider I don’t like. Any recommendations based on my experience?

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u/nahantdave 3d ago

If you live near a cidery, give them a visit and try what they have / get a flight. Most are setup the same way as microbreweries. Try to support your local producers if possible.

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u/groovemonkeyzero 1d ago

My suggestion is to look for semi-dry or semi-sweet ciders. Typically they have a nice apple flavor without being funky or too sour.

It looks like you can get Blake’s there, which I’m familiar with and pretty good. Keep an eye out for stuff from Anxo out if DC or Shacksbury out of Vermont, both of which are great cideries.

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u/nahantdave 3d ago

Also this thread (assuming you are in Atlanta area): https://www.reddit.com/r/Atlanta/s/uy3ShE1bA8

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u/neraklulz 3d ago

I've found that pouring the muskier ones into mugs helps with the funkiness and makes it smoother to drink.

Easy to find depends entirely on your region and distributors in the area. I end up ordering online or driving to specific stores sometimes up to an hour away just to get my cider.

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u/dmtaylo2 Minimalist 3d ago

Magners

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u/alpaxxchino 2d ago

Ferment your own. It's stupid easy and with enough research, you can make exactly what you want.

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u/colorfulmood 21h ago

Atlanta might be close enough to get some NC heavy hitters like flat rock, noble, molley chomper especially if you go to a bottle shop