Delicious crisp ciders with unique flavors and a light touch of sweetness. The ciders aren't sugary…read moresweet like Angry Orchard or Bold Rock but not dry like the ciders down south in Charlottesville. The tasting is a great deal and I believe it's $5 for 5 tastings and you can pay extra for more samples. There are no flights. The Off the Press cider with no added sugar was quite sweet on its own and my favorite! My hubby enjoyed the peach and Honey Ginger cider. The cinnamon spiced Wassail cider was tasty and perfect for the fall and comes in larger 16 oz cans (4 pack is $14) while some of the other flavors like the Honey Ginger and Peach ciders come in smaller, 12 oz cans (4 pack for $11). We bought 3 packs - Wassail, Honey Ginger, and Off the Press (Peach was sold out!) and devoured them within a week! I wasn't a big fan of the Strawberry and Blackberry ciders. There's outdoor seating to soak in the sweeping views of the Shenandoah hillside and the beautiful fields and pastures! The indoor seating is a bit cramped for only a dozen or so people. There's a small market next door that sells produce and meat. The food truck sold cider donuts and some hot food and drinks, I wish the donut was hot (it was stone cold!). Love the cider and will be back when we're in the area!

We were looking for a brewery for an early afternoon drink while on vacation. None were open, most…read morewould not open until after 4 during the week. So we opted for the hard cider. I am not a fan of the Meade or cider, but my wife was so we drove the gravel road to the Old Hill Hard Cider brewery and orchard, and the view was spectacular. High up on a hill looking down over the valley. As for the service, she was incredibly accommodating. We ordered a flight of ciders and chatted with her about the dry versus the sweet. In the end my wife found a wonderful option, the Virginia blackberry cider. She said it was her favorite. I had a Virginia tannin which I found matched a white Sauvignon blanc in some flavor, and was good for sipping in the shade on top the hill. Later we walked through the market, grabbed a 1/2 gallon of cider and pet the area dog before we headed out. I wish it was closer, but it deserved a 5 star for the cider.

Tasty ciders, beautiful view and friendly knowledgeable staff! This was the best little find along…read moreour off-the-beaten path road trip

We were hoping to go to Smooth Ambler but they were closed but then I found out Hawk Knob uses SA…read morecasks to age their cider so it was a GREAT next choice. I loved the fact that they give wonderful descriptions of the ciders. Most are in bottles but they are now featuring some fun flavors on draft. Trying a flight is the way to go. You can have as many or few at 2.00 to 2.50 each. They currently have a small menu but was told that they have hired a chef an a more complete menu is on the way. The staff hear is really terrific, too! We had a very enjoyable time! It is worth the drive.

We are staying across the street in our RV at another brewery and we saw on yelp that there was a…read moreCidery close by and it turns out it was less than half a mile so we absolutely had to check it so we walked over. We are not sad that we did. This place is amazing. The cider is top notch and the barbecue is spot on. Definitely try the ribs and if you're a collard green fan, they are pretty fantastic. They're not like the collard greens in the deep south, but they got game. The cider is very well done!!!

The Blue Toad Trip was the maiden voyage for my wife and me in our recently completed cargo…read moreconversion--and it set the bar high. The hosts were super communicative and easy to work with. The setting was exceptional: perched beside the cidery with a pasture stretching out nearby, it had that perfect mix of open space and laid-back charm. For a first outing, I don't have much to compare it to, but it's hard to imagine a better start. Connectivity was surprisingly excellent--we were pulling 5G UW, which felt like a small miracle and made everything easier. The location couldn't have been more convenient, with trails, venues, and restaurants all close at hand. The cidery itself offered around two dozen options, and the Imperial Peach quickly became our go-to libation. And yes, they've got a happy hour at the cidery--and you already know that's my favorite time of day. Within three miles, you've got IGA, the ABC store, and Beltie's, while Devil's Backbone sits right across the street. The on-site BBQ Beast delivered exactly what you'd hope for--no surprises, just solid, satisfying fare. We lucked into something special during our stay, landing right in the middle of a migration path. One morning alone brought the sights and sounds of over 25 bird species--nature putting on a full show. All told, it's a fantastic place to boondock. We enjoyed it enough to tack on an extra night, which says plenty. Here's hoping the rest of our adventures measure

Wow. What a hidden gem this was!! I'm so glad we decided to stop in, just a stones throw away from…read morethe Inn at Gristmill and the Hot springs this is a must visit. The cider is phenomenal, ranging from sweet and floral to funky and refreshing. Everything is fermented locally, using a majority of "lost" fruit. Fruit that hasn't been tended to and let go wild. It feels like you're drinking a glass of wild Virginia goodness in every glass. The flight is such an amazing offering, letting you try each unique cider offering. I also really recommend their Co-Ferment if they have it while you're there! We brought our dog and he was relaxed, we were relaxed. It was an absolute beautiful space, filled with so much care. Don't pass up the chance to try these ciders! We took a bottle back home with us to baltimore.

My friend had made reservations to check out this cidery during our stay in Warm Springs. We had…read morejust finished our hike around the resort in the AM and this location was about 10 min drive away from the resort and 5 mins from the warm pool. Very cute location and be sure to look out for the signs. It was quite windy that weekend so the signs were blown over but easily found our way to the taste room. The main floor was very spacious and rustic. As mentioned earlier, my friend made reservations, paid the deposit, and for the cheese board ahead of time. (I'd recommend doing this ahead of time if you are visiting out of town.) It did take a while for us to get the cider started, but we looked over their options and decided on the cider flight. This cidery was definitely unique and different because this cider is actually dry. I'm used to the sweeter cider side but this cidery was dry and crisp. The cheese plate was attractive and delish. The ONLY thing I would suggest is...less blue cheese. I have nothing against blue cheese, but it was sure a big slice and my friends cannot say no to cheese. hahaha. Overall, definitely worth the stop and the place is adorable! Oh, if you get the chance, go upstairs to their attic. It was gigantic and unique.

The staff is sweet! The cider was good to ok. The best thing is actually the non-alcoholic cider so…read morebuy that. And the apples. I liked the game room and the grounds are really nice to walk around. Nice little stop which I recommend. Yes, it's kid friendly too!!

Excellent... the family run-op and the choice of ciders was exceptional. Rivaled, if not crushed,…read morethe Flights of Ciders we've sampled in fields afar as Europe & Vermont. The labyrinth walk and the community feel was welcomed. We bought a small stash and we will be back.

Amazing place to check out. There's yoga, trivia, karaoke, this place really has it all. Great…read morelocation. Bartenders are awesome.

I was there last night, Sunday. It was quiet and inviting. I met my family from out of town…read morethere. I had the hot mulled cider which was so warm and delicious. I also tried Pass the Sauce cider and it was delicious. We enjoyed talking and playing Scrabble. It was a very nice afternoon.

Albemarle Ciderworks is located on a gorgeous property near the Charlottesville area. My husband…read moreand I both liked the various ciders we sampled and service was prompt!

We came to the side on the last stop of a wine tasting adventure so at first, when I heard we were…read morecoming here I thought it sounded out of place. It ended up being my favorite stop the whole day. There was live music that reminded me of quaint little pub somewhere in Ireland. The folk music was awesome and engaging. The staff were really knowledgeable and walked us through the different Types of cider. Their selection of dry cider was awesome and I was super impressed. The grounds were just breathtaking and the Orchard area was dreamy. I would 1000% come back and I still think about this place even though we went tons of other spots on this trip.

The seasonal options are awesome here every time we come and the service is exceptional!read more

Brandon was an amazing bartender!! Made the night worth the drive :) Veronika, Ian, and Leah made…read moreus feel so welcome!!

Peaceful location but cider is hit-or-miss. We visited Bryant's Cidery & Brewery on a Saturday…read moreafternoon, and it was mostly empty. The location is isolated in a lush valley. Country music played for the duration of our visit (either from the performance artist on stage or from the speakers). I tried five different ciders and only enjoyed drinking one of the five. At the time of my visit, none of the beer that they typically offer was available. Overall, I would recommend Bryant's Cidery & Brewery for the lovely location but not for the cider.

Every time we're in the Roseland area, we go to Bryant's. Sitting under the huge tree, listening to…read morethe wind blow, and chatting with friends is just like heaven. And getting to know the resident kitty (named Monkey) is fun too!

THE BEST APPLE ORCARD EVER! I came here last year with my family and fiancé it is absolutely…read moreGORGEOUS and breathtaking full fields of all kinds of apples and other fruits and veggies and etc and absolutely amazing place and they have a store and beautiful venue. Plus they have a cute dog loves attention and amazing and magical place the staff are so friendly happy and sweet helpful and store is awesome it is amazing lots of stuff and tons of variety of goodies you can buy! Going in the fall it is so fun and relaxing perfect for all ages and families and friends family and definitely come in fall and or spring and summer and get lots of amazing experience and beautiful grown fresh fruits flowers and vegetables and products! Thank you so much for all ur hard work farmers you rock and we need to support all are local farmers and buy their foods and vegetables products and etc and it is GORGEOUS PLACE OF HEAVEN! I am coming here every year and picking fresh apples and etc and plus have fun and able so peaceful and fun and remarkable place. Thank you so much for all ur hard work farmers hope you get AWARD! You deserve it and blessings and angels and successful and positive and successful always and forever! Happy school day everyone!! From lauren

The people were lovely and welcoming. The hard cider tasting was great (and led to quite a bit of…read morecider purchases). We took some snacks and enjoyed a hard cider while enjoying the view. My sister, who uses a wheelchair, had no difficulty enjoying all that Showalter's had to offer. The apple cider donuts were hot off the fryer and we left with a delicious bushel,of apples. I cannot recommend this place enough!