I just wanted to let everyone know their ciders are incredible! I didn't go to the brewery directly i encountered their ciders at a farmers market... first off the woman working the tent was AMAZING ... incredible customer service , patience , knowledge , friendly .. just overall a great vibe ... i can't wait to check out their brewery now .. but their product in general is delicious .. also the cans are a vibe LOVE it.. can't wait to tell everyone about you guys! read more

1 star. Wait staff is incredibly Rude disrespectful, and hostile. I will not be returning and the staff was kind enough to inform me that they do not require or appreciate my business. we easily would have ordered twice what we did had staff not been so rude. If you are looking for a great local cider tasting I would highly recommend you avoid FFTT and head over to Downeast cider, much more welcoming friendly and a higher quality cider. read more

Really cute cider place with lots of options for tasting, indoor and outdoor seating and really good cider read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Drinking cider here is my favorite thing to do in Salem! Every time my friends and I make the trek to Salem from Boston, we ALWAYS make it a point to come here. I love trying out their cider flights and seeing the newest ciders this place has to offer. Plus, the prices are pretty reasonable ($16 for a flight of 4 glasses) and I just love how it is a super mellow place to spend a few hours. Coming here has become a must-go whenever I celebrate halloween in Salem--so let that be reason enough to add Far From The Tree Cider House to YOUR list of things to do in salem :) read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Flight ($16) comes with 4 glasses of different ciders - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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You're in for a treat, because I am thrilled to tell you about this place. So the bar scene is kind of, as you guess, a hit or miss. Some places are fun dives but others can be really divey. Others have a tense and pretentious scene, awhile others just feel worn and tired. Then there's Far From the Tree Cider. This place is nice, clean, with a mellow atmosphere. Definitely has a bit of a hipster crowd providing their patronage, otherwise a friendly and relaxed group that appear to frequent here. Being just outside of Downtown Salem, you think this would be a disadvantage. Fear not! There are a couple of advantages to this horror for any place of R and R in Salem! For starters, the taproom is on a street with easier access to parking, so no walking 10-20 minutes to your car, or paying for parking for that matter. Being at the edge of the neighborhood, it's serene and quiet compared to Downtown Salem. The crowd here seems to understand that, and always appear respectful of that. The taproom itself is of decent size, not very large in space. However, the patio area is used to provide more area for patrons to relax. The business even provides heat lamps for the patio area to keep patrons warm. There are special events going on during the week to provide entertainment. Speakeasy Donuts will come, which in itself is worth the visit. The different ciders available are unique and delicious, with a sampler rack availble to explore with your palate. What is also niffty is the merch available, but you found a cider you like? Take a 6 pack home with you to enjoy! My recent visit, opted for Idle Wild, Bog, Dive, and Ectoplasm. The Idle Wild was crisp and sweet. The Bog had undertones of cranberry with hints of herbs in the aftertaste. The Dive was a unique flavor with the smoked nutmeg, the only way I can describe it is a mild fall flavor with the nutmeg but then a more smokey wood finish. Last one, has to be discussed at length. The Ectoplasm was unlike anything I've had before. Green bell pepper, jalepeño, and kiwi in a cider? Are you insane? Yes they were, but it ties together insanely well. Even though served cold, there was the warming sensation from the jalepeño; yet the heat was not overpowering at all. It was just enough to let it's presence be known; but without coming in banging pot's and pan's screaming "I'm here" by having too much heat in the drink to cause that burning of the tongue from capsaicin. This was a masterful stroke of brewing regarding the ingredients utilized. This is not something I could drink all the time, but it was a wickedly delightful experience. I need to come back, because they have frozen ectoplasm! read more

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Bad service. They need to let their customers finish their beer or ask them if they are finished with their sampler. Get better. read more

Far From The Tree Cider - They took nah beer before I finished my sampler! Wasn't even last call! Fuck that shit. - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

A favorite hangout for our friend group, with awesome cider options. The ambiance is relaxed, with games, cornhole, and music to enjoy while you sip on cider. The taproom opens to the outside patio, so there is inside and outside seating available. Pets are welcome in both areas. Several pop up events are happening during the week. On the day when we came in, there was a pierogi pop up from 5pm-9pm. I recommend the "lei" which is strong on the jalapeño side and very delicious. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Salem and worth the drive if you're not. read more

What a great find! If you're visiting the area and appreciate craft libations, go to FFTT. This was my first time visiting a place that made craft hard ciders, and it was great. You can get a tasting for 14$ for 4 ciders. They also sell their ciders in growlers and cans. Nice atmosphere, good crowd, and very comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

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Love that they do flights so you can try multiple ciders. Not a fan of the Halloween activities in Salem so I love that this place is away from the downtown area. They have games available so you can make an afternoon out of it. If you like spicy things try the Ectoplasm but they have flavors to cater to all palates. Would avoid going when they have a special event since there is usually a line wrapping around the block. read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Cider Flight - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

This place was absolutely terrible . The ciders were horrible we ordered the flight and got the ecto, the Massachusetts, rye and nova and they were all just horrible .They didn't taste good at all and kind of gave us expired cider vibes . The worst was the rye it tasted like $1 wine . We also ordered the hot dogs and they came on regular white bread and not actual hotdog buns . It was just terrible honestly . read more

Great employees, great selection. I don't usually like cider, but was able to find a few that I enjoyed because they had such a great selection. read more

A few things that makes this place great. A revolving menu, the ability to bring your own food, the occasional pop up of a food truck, games and the all important.....dogs being allowed. I didn't enjoy some of their permanent ciders that they sell in stores so I refused to visit their tap room until my friends convinced me that they had a revolving menu. I went in and grabbed a flight of 4 different kinds and I was HOOKED. Bogg? The absolute tastiest cider (fight me on it) and Glogg? A close second! I also love Apple of my Chai too. The fact that they offer different tastes of seasonal flavors is a huge plus as it creates a whole new experience. I cannot preach enough how much I appreciate it! I have been to places where they only offer maybe 1 or 2 flavors apart from their usual boxed cans....but this place offers 6-8 flavors! THANK YOU! Now we all love food when we drink and what I love is that even though they do not offer food there, they DO have menus for you to order local take out, or allow you to bring your own food in as well. I used to hate it, but now I am more and more ok with it, as it allows me to just bring in whatever I feel like while drinking my favorite cider! On the rare occasion they do have food trucks come by like Empanada Dada which helps for those that are too lazy to order food for themselves and still want a snack. I actually hope they do this MORE because it really adds to the experience having something available onsite that is not from around the area. More please! They do also have some board games as well as corn hole when it is warmer and fun trivia nights. I do enjoy a good trivia night but wish they had some more to offer, they are rare! Finally....the dogs. Cannot get over it. Nothing makes my buzzed self more happy than being able to look over and see some fluffy pups loving life, just hanging out, ready to be pet. This is a PSA to everyone, if you are looking for a cider place and have a dog, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! Also if you love dogs like I do... read more

This place was just awesome, totally recommend!! The people were nice and knowledgeable and they had a great selection!!

This tasting room is legit! Great casual vibe, games galore, and (most importantly) lots of awesome cider options on tap. My recommendation would be to get two flights (four pours per flight), so that you can work your way through whatever eight ciders they have on tap at the time. My personal favorites were the Nova (this would be my personal choice if I was to get a full-sized glass) and the Lei (pineapple + jalapeno - but not too spicy!). I also have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the Earl (an earl grey tea cider). I generally avoid all things tea-flavored, but this was not too overwhelming, and was enjoyable even for someone who doesn't typically love tea. They were advertising a bunch of upcoming events, which made me instantly eager to return to this place (themed trivia nights... adult coloring nights... pop-up food options... and more!). Service was friendly and prompt, even with a decent-sized weekend crowd. So glad we discovered this spot! read more

Far From The Tree Cider - If in doubt, get a flight! - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Got 8 different ciders. Only 1 of them was good the rest were terrible. Basically melted gummy worms with 50g of sugar. My teeth feel 2 layers thick now and they only played Latino rap music which was a very weird and off putting vibe. Also no heaters for outside seating (which was 90% of the seating options) when it was freezing. read more

I don't know about this place. The stuff is ok. I have had better ciders elsewhere. The staff really could be better. We went on a Saturday afternoon and were told they were at capacity; they did look busy. However, as we waited for our Uber to arrive we saw approximately 15 people (separate groups) being allowed in after we were turned away. No other patrons had departed. The outdoor area seemed to have room as well. We went back another time and got in but it just seems like the staff caters to friends or locals. read more

Excellent! The staff was super friendly and the drinks were very good! We also took some drinks and glasses to go home souvenirs. read more

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Came up to Salem on the train for a day trip, and I'm so glad we took a slight detour to check this place out. It's a short walk from the main tourist area of Salem, which is fine with me. I really liked this place, and cider isn't usually my first choice. The bartenders were incredibly friendly, and they suggested that two of us share two flights so we could taste all their ciders (they had like 8 on tap that day). I loved the Nova and the Roots. The chai cider was way too sweet for me, and the matcha one was almost undrinkable because it was so thick and grassy. We spent a lovely afternoon sitting outside in the Adirondack chairs. Later in the day, Moody's from Waltham set up a charcuterie station, which was a welcome salty snack after all that cider. It was a great way to spend the afternoon! read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Cider flights - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Planning an evening visiting Salem? If you're a fan of Cider, you'll be a fan of Far from the Tree and its tap room. We stopped by to get some of that sweet spicy Lei and sample some of the other ciders they have. A fairly small space, its essentially a large bar with a few tables surrounded by cider barrels. Unfortunately, Lei is a summer cider, so they didn't have any on tap when we visited. They did have a set of 6 ciders on tap, and while we could have gone for full pours, wheres the fun in that? All 7 of us ended up getting a flight and taking over the area of the bar we were seated in. There was also a Staff Cider challenge occurring, with two ciders made by the staff facing off against each other, with patron's voting on one or the other. They sounded pretty interesting, with a concord grape/ginger concoction going against a bacon infused cider. The bacon won hands down surprisingly. As far as parking was concerned, there seemed to be limited parking around the tap room. Fortunately, when we arrived, they weren't quite busy yet, so we were able to get parking no problem. read more

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If you are still social distancing this is your dream! We felt so safe coming here with all kinds of considerations made us feel safe but a refreshing sense of normality. We would recommend getting a (cough several) flights of their outstanding cider and just relax outside! Fantastic service, clean bathrooms, fun music... we will be back! read more

Far From The Tree Cider - strawberry basil - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Far From the Tree has a great variety of delicious ciders! Definitely a must visit if you're in the Salem area. For winter, there is a hot Mull cider for only $5 which was my favorite on the menu. Overall I was very impressed by the space and amount of cider they have to offer. While I went in winter, they do have have a great patio area that seems it would be great to host many people. I'm exited to go again when it warms up and try it again! read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

My girlfriend and I go here as often as we can, and I can't sing the praises of this cider enough. So complex, so varied, and with ingredients that really show in the final product. The seasonal nature of the flavors lends it a real authentic feeling, and I find myself excited for a year's release schedule, as silly as that sounds. Plus, the staff are friendly and down-to-earth in a way that feels very comfortable and natural, it's just a great place to sit down and have a drink overall, and when I meet a new person, juat about the first thing I ask is if they've been to FFTT, so I have an excuse to go under the guise of introducing them to it. read more

I love this place. It's a shame they don't have a separate line for cans to go. Waiting in a line of over 30 people to just grab cans for a party was not on our agenda. We found a liquor store and spent our money there. We'll gladly be back, because I enjoy the cider, but a line for to go orders would be a smart idea? read more

A fantastic cider place! Each one terrific. My favs include: Dive, Macachusetts, & Chai. The space is terrific. Outside seating with fire pits and blankets to keep warm. Kid & dog friendly. Full selection of games and coloring books in the back to stay entertained! They also sell many of their cans, glasses, magnets, shirts, etc. read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Great ciders, great staff. They've been super helpful and accommodating during the covid pandemic. Highly recommend. My favorite is probably the Strawberry Basil but they're all spectacular. read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

After speaking with the boys at East Regiment Brewing, they recommended Far From the Tree as another local brewery. Totally glad we took their advice and came by. Great selection of hard cider, and local to downtown Salem. Definitely a must visit if you're in the area and looking for a refreshing cider. Highly recommend the Mull cider. Cheers read more

Came here with the besties. I got a flight. All of them were so delicious. They dont have food so it's like a bring your own which I find pretty cool. Outdoor seating. Just a good time with good friends drinking good.cider read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

What an awesome place! We frequent breweries a lot but never a cider place. And I LOVE cider! It has a dog friendly outdoor seating "patio" space with large and small picnic tables to sit and hang at. It's right on a street corner, so nothing fantastic to look at. But I'm sure the people watching can be rather fantastic. The inside has a small 3 sided bar area and 3 very attentive "cider tenders" that were very helpful and full of information..... Whether it be about the cider or where to go next. There are also a few small high top tables to sit at and go up 2 stairs and there's a little private little table where they have all their swag for sale. They sell flights of 5 (or less I'm sure) and by the glass. I didn't notice of they have snacks. But they did sell their side by he can in four packs or by the growler. My most favorite cider of the night was their BOG. It's cranberries. Thyme. Rosemary. And Sage. Absolutely amazing! Just too bad it's a seasonal one. The first cider I tasted (and I can't remember the name now) but I think it's a stand one. But it was just like a champagne. Delish! This is a must go to place if you're in the area. Heck. Make a road trip like we did! Cheers! read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Ciders on tap - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Have to admit, Cider is definitely my usual drink of choice. But, one of the other ladies wanted to check out the cidery, so off we went. It's about a 10 minute walk from the center of town. It was early on a Saturday afternoon and we had the bartender's full attention. He was very gracious and gave us some small samples before we made our selections. I chose the Mac-Achusetts which was quite tasty. We sat outside in the garden and enjoyed the beautiful day. If you like cider, I encourage a visit to FFTT. read more

Great cider. Eclectic menu. The only no-so-great part was the customer service. After arriving, the staff was sort of doing their own thing. I was finally approached about being served/getting helped. Ordered a flight. No staff checked in...not that I needed it, but most tasting places do because they want you to buy and get what you like. That is minor. However, when checking out, I ordered a cider in a growler...staff told me about better deal in cans-which I appreciated, but said (in a jovial way) "thanks, but I think it tastes better on draft." That is my actual opinion and most bartenders and other tasting places agree and/or have a decent conversation about it. The guy not ringing me up said flatly, "it's the same exact thing. It doesn't matter." Commence feelings of awkwardness as a customer. What he said and how he said it, wasn't appreciated or necessary. So all in all, good cider but they could really use some work on their customer service. Don't engage me in a conversation about my opinion, then dismiss it and sigh and shake your head. read more

I would have extended my vacation just so I could have this place again! We decided to come in our last day in Salem as I read good things about them and wish I had went every day we were here. The unusual flavors were everything I had hoped for. I loved how their menu always changes with the season and though its been a hot minute since ive come back home I still miss this place. Make this your 1st stop for a drink! read more

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I can't come to Salem without having a drink at Far From the Tree. Their selection is excellent and the fact that they offer tasting flights helps indecisive drinkers like myself. Their cider isn't very sweet, but I appreciate that -- it allows their inventive flavors to shine through. The space inside is small and sparse, but the staff is warm and welcoming. Feel free to bring your dog (and your own food) as you drink inside or out on the patio. They even have cornhole! Growlers and canned ciders are available for purchase as you leave. They also have a walk-up window on the side of the building, if that's all you want. Can't wait to return! read more

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This place was perfect! It's tucked away from the town center of Salem, so it's not over populated. Getting there is a little difficult if you rely on mass transit. It's off the beaten path a bit and you have to walk through some sketchy areas or a residential neighborhood, depending on the way you go. But once you're there, it's quite alright. The cider they have is all so delicious. Not one type was bad. I'm, personally, a dry cider drinker and theirs did not disappoint. The pricing is not terrible. Typical for a drink in Massachusetts. The atmosphere was perfect. Inside, it felt like a rustic tavern. It was clean but still had that vibe. The staff was friendly. Also they have food vendors come in and when I went, it was a pierogi restaurant. They were so good. It was a wonderful experience. A+ from me. read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Okay, this place is getting an awesome review for too many reasons to name here. First of all, although it may have nothing to do with the actual bar, they allow dogs in here...or maybe I'm not supposed to write that so that the health department doesn't shut it down! There was the cutest lab puppy that was being held like a baby and playing with everyone and a few other dogs. So yeah, five stars right there. But other reasons that this place gets a solid review are that it has an awesome vibe, great tasting menu, and each of the ciders has a distinct flavor profile. With all of the options, you'll definitely find at least one that you want to buy a growler and take home with you. Maybe it was because it was outside of Boston, but everyone just seemed a little friendlier and wanted to engage in conversation. It was something that I haven't really experienced at other places closer to downtown Boston. They also have corn hole set up outside, although you can bring drinks out there. But yeah, let's bring it back to the puppies and remember them one more time. Thanks for the good time, Far From the Tree Cider. read more

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Probably the best hard cider I've ever tried with some very unique tastes/styles! Definitely a reasonable price for the flight sampler (4 different ciders), and there are some board games available to play as well which was a fun surprise. My favorite ciders I tried were the Zuur and Cord! Zuur is a drier tasting cider with the aged barrel flavor coming through and adding some warmth, and Cord is on the sweeter side. Honestly though, I basically liked every cider I tried! Can't go wrong here. read more

We came here this past weekend, the weekend before Halloween. They were having an event here for a pop up donut place. We were excited for donuts and cider ! The event was from 3-7pm. We should up at 3:30pm and all the donuts were sold out! We were so disappointed. The line was around the block but after this revelation many people left. We still ended up waiting in line for about 45 minutes, which I thought was rather long. I liked that our ID's were checked when we walked in and were given bracelet's so we didn't need to get ID'd again. It was a very small place on the inside with a wind around bar some tables and some other seating. They also had seating outside as well, they even provided blankets too. We got 2 flights so we tasted every cider they had. I'm normally a beer person but I enjoyed that a cider house operates the same way. They also had some unique ciders, the Ectoplasm was a bright green color brewed especially for Halloween. I will definitely come back and want to try and come for a trivia or movie night in the future. read more

I never thought I liked Cider until coming here. The place is chill, you can order delivery or take out from a local place and eat it here while enjoying their man ciders. The outdoor area is cool, laid out with lounging chairs, high stools and some corn hole if you feel like moving around. I a very impressed with the cider. I never even thought about adding hops to a cider. It is SO good. I usually drink beer, but I really think I have switched. It didn't feel as icky and full after drinking cider here as I usually do with beer. And the dry ciders infused with hops and mint were my favorite. All really really delicious!! I'm going to keep a look out for their cider in stores. You can also buy growlers of the cider to take home. read more

Far From The Tree Cider - Flight - 5 ciders. SOOOO GOOD - Cideries Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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This one was a great stop on my trip to Salem, a small spot with amazing ciders. We started out with the flight to get a sample of a few and they were all very good. The Apple of my Chai was definitely my favorite, I ended up getting a full pour and a growler for later. My only disappointment is that they're only In Massachusetts, hopefully they make it big and I can get it in San Diego some day. read more

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First things first, I'm a beer drinker and not a huge fan of ciders because of the sweetness of them. Of course, that being said, all I have to base an opinion on is Angry Orchard. But I digress. This place has great variety of ciders that cater to all taste buds. I absolutely love IPAs so the Nova and Supernova were right up my alley. They are delicious and have the perfect combination of hops and apple and are very mildly sweet. Surprise bonus: My wife and I just happened to stop in for a flight on adult coloring book night and free apple spiced donuts to celebrate their Apple of my Chai cider (which was awesome!), so make sure check their daily events. Their ciders are perfect for pairing for any food occasion. If I lived in Salem, I would frequent them often. read more

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Oh man was I excited to hear that FFTTC was opening a tasting room. And I was totally not disappointed at their Grand Opening this past weekend. The space has a cool industrial vibe with an outdoor space, graffiti walls and garage doors that open the whole room up. It isn't fancy, but it is nice and welcoming. The tasting room staff were all as nice as can be and were really on their game, despite it being pretty busy. Not feeling ignored while at a bar is always a plus. Every cider they make, they make REALLY well. Stand outs for me were Nova, Lei (grilled pineapple & jalapeno) and Patch (strawberry & basil). Beware...this cider really packs a punch with a 6%+ abv. This isn't some ol' Mott's Applejuice. My husband isn't the biggest cider fan and he loves this place. That is just how good they do what they do. They do tasters, full pours and growlers. I'm excited to see what fun ciders they will have on tap in the future! We will be back and we are bringing our growler for a refill. read more

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