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    4.4 (68 reviews)
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    Flight of ciders inside the shop

    I visited today for a flight of ciders. I got the four cider options on the menu and one mead. I love that you can have any number of flavors in your flights, not just limited to the standard 4. They were all great and unique. The fall flavor, Jackanapes, was one of the best ciders I've had. The place is a little tucked away but totally worth the visit. Great vibes, super friendly, and overall a great place to spend some time and drink some alcohol! I will definitely be back when I'm in the area next especially since the owner says the flavors are always changing and they are always trying new combinations.

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    Crystal O.

    This stop came with a reminiscing story about when John's sister brought mom here and she drank and fell asleep sitting at the bar and started snoring, lol. We arrived and I was happy to pick my tasting flight and sample meads and ciders- some of my favorite beverages! Everything is on draught, which means taking any home would be in growlers- and home for us was not local- so we just sampled and enjoyed- which was very good! The Zephyrus was one of my favorites- cider with ginger and candied orange peel & I enjoyed the All Hall which was watermelon and mint cider. The Viking Blood mead was also tasty. I will say mead is done differently in this area than what I have tried in other places, but that could be the difference between draught and bottled. Maybe. But I enjoyed my flight very much!

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    Sarah S.

    I've had a lot of cider and mead and this had to be the most watered down tasting of both. Overall I tried 2 ciders that tasted like flavored seltzer water. This is not what a true Cider tastes like. The mead had very little honey flavor and was carbonated beyond a "sparkling mead". Service was also not the friendliest.

    The menu- most are on a printed copy as well
    Ashley E.

    What a fun place- lots of unique ciders and meads! It's a unique location, the bathroom is down a hallway in the complex but the service and ciders are . Loved all the unique options, relaxed atmosphere and basket full of games!

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    Michael F.

    Woah!!! I had no idea I could like cider (or mead!) this much. What a cool place in Black Mountain, NC, a short drive outside of downtown Asheville, NC. Their prices were EXTREMELY reasonable, as you can see from the menu I attached as a picture here. Be aware, due to NC law, you cannot consume growlers on premises!! Each cider we tried had a vibrant character and flavor of its own. We were particularly fond of the pear cider. It had just a freshness and flavor that was not overpowering but still just very enjoyable. I would really recommend sampling out a lot of the meads! This is a type of drink that I was not personally as familiar with, so it was really a treat to explore and understand the different types of flavors that could be achieved here. Most importantly, we thought that the service here was just spectacular. There was one gentleman tending the bar, but the way that he dealt with us, with kindness and with great recommendations, you would have thought that we were the only ones there (when in fact there were quite a few people!). There was a good amount of outdoor seating. Definitely put this on the map when you are making a trip to the area.

    Alisha B.

    Cider and mead is just not good. Tried all of it and have nothing great to say about it. Location is strange and rough. I have tried a lot of both and I have had WaY better. Just don't go out of your way.

    Really affordable flights ($2-3 each 4oz pour). Good luck trying to pick between all of the awesome flavors!
    Alyson D.

    Really enjoyed our visit. Tried every cider and mead except for two. Top picks were the Cypris (would've never thought I'd go for a beet mead but I haven't stopped thinking about it), Good Queen Bess (lavender and honey cider), and Vikings Blood mead. Nice spot! Quaint with plenty of regulars and visitors alike. Small outdoor area available and friendly owner/bartender. We can't wait to come back!

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    Small friendly place! Great selection of meads and ciders. There is a wide selection of flavor combinations you don't find elsewhere. Which, in my opinion, is the best reason to buy local from small craftsmen and craftswomen. The attention to detail is something you just can't get with larger, commercial establishments.

    Menu 6/17/17 and flight of 4.
    Farrah D.

    Enjoyed our stop here, just as the taproom was opening on a Saturday. Husband and I each had a flight of two ciders and two meads--so 8 of the 11 offerings on the menu. The bartender was friendly but not intrusive at all. My favorite was the El Draque mead--inspired by a mojito--just super bright and refreshing. I also really enjoyed the Basilisk cider, with basil notes. Husband enjoyed the coffee mead and the flagship cider. Each flight of 4 was $11. They also offer flights of 6 for $15. I will say that this place is buried pretty deep in a kind of industrial park (along with Pisgah Brewing) and definitely doesn't emphasize aesthetics--it's a small room without a specific "look," and there is some outdoor seating as well. But that didn't negatively affect our experience in any way. Would return here if we found ourselves in the area--seems like the menu changes frequently.

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    Really good ciders to choose from! Great atmosphere with great service. Would recommend this cider company to anyone!

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    Customer service was excellent! The mead and hard cider were yummy.. I wish they had food service!

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    Amazing view, and great space that is so classy and whimsical! We came here for my sister and her…read moreboyfriend's birthday celebration just for the three of us to go. We ended up going on a night that the pirate show was going on. We almost didn't go to the show since our drinks and dinner was already a bit pricey but last minute decided to do it and started with Pirate Bingo then the live music. I have to say I think that was our favorite part of the entire thing was being able to just hang out. Listen to some cool music and dress up and sing along to sea shanties Now I've drank mead at a couple places across NC- my particular taste is primarily sweet and not super dry. I love trying new mead so of course we got flights to try every single one they had. I'm not sure if it's because of the storm, but they only had four different flavors when we went. A seasonal chai one, a reserve one, traditional and a hibiscus one. Personally, all of them were very dry, and some of them were very bitter, but the flavors were definitely great. I just don't know if I could have a whole glass at a time of it. I did end up buying a bottle of the chai because it was very tasty and the flavor was great and not as dry as the traditional- the traditional was still really great flavor because it tasted exactly like a wildflower honey would. I'm not a personal fan of the reserve flavor, but it was extremely smooth and we liked that aspect. The hibiscus just wasn't my type of flavor but I don't usually drink hibiscus flavored things, but wanted to try it anyway. The bottles are a little bit expensive and I guess I should've asked before just saying that I wanted to get one - the chai was about $40 for one bottle which is more than what I'm used to paying for my bottles of mead but I think, considering the circumstances of the storm hitting as well as them needing to make more money I don't mind it as much. I'm trying to support them. I do kind of wish they would've had prices on their menu for bottles as well. Maybe I missed it. The food itself was pretty decent and their french fries were great. I got a pretty basic burger, but it was tasty. The one massive con is that it's just so far into the mountains that it's hard to get to depending on your location and if you go at night, you have to drive down a miserable mountain with a ton of twist and turns, and by the end of leaving, we all were nauseous (I'm used to flatter land over in east Carolina) I also just wanna say that their events they do are awesome and they definitely are worth it. They do also have fireplaces, which were really nice to be able to stay warm, especially when it was kind of chilly out. We had a great time

    Great craft ciders, meads and beers along with some excellent food. Fun themed parties as in…read morepirate, Celtic and other game nights and music!

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    Very Pet-Friendly - This was one of our favorite stops. The…read morestaff was relaxed, friendly, and extremely accommodating. Since they serve food--a plus given the remote location--we were able to enjoy a full experience without needing to go elsewhere. We had the option to sit indoors or outdoors and chose the upper outdoor patio to enjoy the live music, while still keeping a comfortable distance so it wouldn't be too loud for Luna. I initially wanted to sit on the lower patio, which had heaters, but it was a bit of a walk to the bar and there weren't other guests down there at the time. When I mentioned being cold, a staff member kindly brought out a personal heater for me, which was a thoughtful touch. Several employees stopped by to chat about Luna--my favorite subject-and we bonded over our shared love for Labradors. The food and wine were both excellent; we even took home a few bottles. The view from this location was stunning--our favorite of the trip. It was the perfect place to sip wine, enjoy the scenery, and relax with our best pup by our side.

    They are open!!!!! Enjoy some delicious wines with a view of…read moretable Mountain . The small kitchen puts out some tasty bites. There is private rooms available for rentals for your next corporate get together or bridal shower. Occasionally they have live music on weekends.

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