This is a nice place. Good decor, nice outdoor seating area. The cider are a tad too sweet. But the ginger is decent I really liked the cranberry one! I really wanted the cider to be better than it was. I will come back next time I'm in the area hopefully they will have a different flavor a little drier and lass sweet. On a hot day a glass of this cider would be outstanding, just not more than one. read more

Backroad Cider - Ginger cider - Cideries Near Me - Hamilton, Montana

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The 406 flagship cider is dry (not sweet). I sampled all of the other ciders on tap - noteworthy: pepper cucumber lime and raspberry. Val (owner and brewmaster) is not short of genius with his brewer skills, but I witnessed him solve a rubix cube in 35 seconds while tending bar. This establishment is a keepsake and I was so glad I called to ensure they were open. read more

As a grown man now, one of my fondest childhood memories was me and grandpa out on the farm collecting apples. Grandpa would ferment the apple and make cider. Years have gone by and grandpa is gone now but my love for cider remains the same. Being an invested member in the cider community, I have heard grumblings about Backroad Cider being the top cider bar in the bitterroot valley, with some saying it's the best in the Pacific Northwest. These are large, hefty accusations to make so I needed to test it myself. After many moons, I finally made it into Backroad Cider. I walked in and was greeted with a friendly smile by bar keep/owner Val. Val was cleaning a glass with a bar rag and his friendly smile glistened across the room. The menu consisted of several variety of flavors. I asked Val if he had any ciders with sulfites. Van chuckled lightly and told me I wouldn't find that here. He went on to explain his natural brewing process he hand crafted over 7 years in the industry. As I talked to Val and learned about his goals and aspirations, I had a raspberry and mango cider. I could go on to tell you about the different flavors and aromas spewing from the cider, however it wouldn't do it Justice. This cider blows the competition out of the water. I say competition lightly as varsity shouldn't be playing against JV teams. Val's cider is a 6'2, 225lb 5 star Alabama committed senior linebacker playing against a 9th grade junior varsity player. This stuff is good. Not only is the cider desirable, so is the ambiance. I was half expecting Val to give me a glass of milk and riddles full of wisdom long into the night. I recommend this place 10/10. read more

Wow the best homemade ciders ever!!!! I highly recommend the raspberry, blend, and cranberry. Great service and very homey. Across the street from the brewering company, next to the animal feed store. Must go!!!!! read more

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Awesome cider, nice people, complimentary cheese and crackers. Definitely try the grapefruit cider. Off the main road. Don't miss this spot! You can even buy growlers of cider! read more

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Backroad Cider is definitely one of Hamilton's gems. The owner tends the bar and is very quick to make you feel welcome and inform you of the day's offerings. On our visit they had quite a few ciders on tap and we tried at least 5 of them. All were served in a fresh and frosted glass. They do also offer non alcoholic Root Beer. The tastes were as amazing as they were varied. If we would have had the time ( and another driver) we would have happily had more of each that we tried. read more

They had four different types of cider on tap. You can get a sample of each. The four types when we stopped by were: the 406 a traditional Apple variety, a ginger Apple, a cranberry Apple, and an apple tea selection. The 406 was my favorite by far. The ginger was a bit muddled and didn't have a strong spicy ginger flavor which I was anticipating. The cranberry flavor was also not especially strong. The tea was a different combination, but if you like tea, than it was a good combination. You can get a growler to go and refill at a later date for a discounted price. Service was really friendly. Overall this place is worth a stop if you're looking for a quick activity while you're in Hamilton. read more

I brought a friend here from out of town and was really dissatisfied. The server with long brown slightly curly hair wasnt helpful at all. The cidar was amazing as always but the service terrible. She was disingenuous and when I paid argued with me about the amount of money I gave her, saying "I can count," assuming I couldn't. I gave her an extra dollar after the argument for a tip and suggested that if she was a dollar off on her till at the end of the night she should take the extra dollar. She said, "oh, we don't check things like that." I won't go back. I respect Pam and all her businesses but i won't subject myself to this kind of service again. read more

Excellent cider; the best I've ever had actually. With service to match. My wife and I had dinner at the brewery across the street, which was good, but the music was too loud. I'm not a cider person, but it appeared it might be a nice respite from the noise... Boy was I in for a shock. The cider is outstanding, every flavor out variation. The barmaid (if that is what you call such a person at this toe of establishment) was a genial host. Absolutely worth the time to visit. read more

Love the interior! An entire cork wall, very impressive! A wonderful upgrade from the previous business at the location, and a wonderful location as well! Right down town. Locally owned and operated, had a great talk with one of the on site owners tonight and love the local and imported varieties! Excellent cider and flavor. Definitely visiting again! read more

Tasty cider. Fair prices. Friendly service. I would definitely recommend this cider house to friends and family.