We love it here! The…read moreatmosphere is very cool a big garage filled with beautiful plants a lovely fire pit lots of games and comfy alcove seating. The seltzers are not my favorite, but they do accommodate the non-Beer drinking crowd. The two times we have been there. I have opted for slushies as well, which have been fun and beautiful. The service is always great. It is counter service, which at times can get busy, but we have gone early in the day during both of our visits which has been steady but not too busy. Although I prefer my bars to be adult only locations, this spot does tend to have families come out to it.

Visited for the first time on a rainy Sunday and loved it here! Apres has a beautiful, relaxed…read morevibe, and the abundance of plants, and lights hanging from the ceiling really contributed to a warm atmosphere. Inside seating consists of tables, and beautifully cozy circular booths. Outside seating has a lovely fire pit as well as other seating areas away from the fire. Apres serves gluten-free small bites, and there was a Thai food truck. We weren't hungry so I can't comment on the food. There is also a back room that has cozy seating and is very quiet. Apres also has games on the tables that customers can feel free to play. My huband ordered a cider, which was delicious and not overly sweet. I got a seltzer which was very refreshing and had more flavor than your typical mass produced canned seltzer. Very friendly service here, and we appreciated being able to sample before making a decision. Great experience at Apres!

This was a great find! It was on my list of always wanting to go cider tasting. The owner made it…read moresuch an amazing experience for us. Such a quaint place. He really explains and give details on his cider and how he makes it. You can tell this is a passion for him. The cheese is a MUST! The quality is incredible! I wish I could have packed some of that up as well to take home, but it wouldn't have made it. Everything is local and organic. You can taste the difference. The cider is quality so if you are use to drinking angry orchard this is not the place for you. This is QUALITY cider. The best I've ever had by far! Also, you'll be greeted by several friendly chickens. We couldn't get enough of these lovely girls! Make sure to go online and get a reservation asap!

Beautiful place in the wooded countryside. Close to Freeport. Beautiful cider and the tasting room…read morewas built by the owner.

This spot produces Ricker Hill hard cider and those ciders were some of the first hard ciders I…read moretried many years ago. Despite that, this was my first actual visit to their tasting room. It's very much off the beaten path but an absolute worthy spot of taking a detour for! The dirt roads were very well maintained though I must say. Once you arrive they have a giant parking lot and then once inside you step into a beautifully designed rustic space. If the weather is nice they have some absolutely stunning views you can take in outside while enjoying your beverage. During our visit, I will say a large portion of the space was in use for a party/event. Despite this the staff were very warm and welcoming to our party and even tried to create a private lounge like space for us. I very much appreciated the effort they put to make us feel welcome. I wish the weather would have been a little nicer to enjoy outside! I got their vanilla hard cider while my wife got their blueberry hard cider. Both were phenomenal. They also offer flights for only $10 and even have suggestions for some mixing of ciders including a fan favorite mix of blueberry and maple to create a blueberry pancake. I have had this blend previously and it is amazing! A spot worth adding to your list to visit for the breath-taking views and delicious drinks!

can't recommend this place enough…read more incredible views, wine, ciders, and drinking/viewig area. didn't get the cider donuts, only regret. Thanks for an amazing time. Service on 6/20/2026 was amazing. Incredibly kind lady.

This place is the best! We go here for all of our fruit picking. They have blueberries,…read moreraspberries, cherries, strawberries, apples, peaches, nectarines, pumpkins and probably more! It is so family friendly and we have so much fun every time we go. The prices are great-paying for the experience and delicious fruit! The apple cider donuts are super tasty and the service is excellent!

Wow absolutely love it here. The back 40 cider is amazing. Apple picking and pumpkins - my heart is…read moreso autumnal. Great job Butternut, these two newbies will definitely be back!

Definitely worth checking out. Nice place to socialize on your own or with a group. Very large…read morebar and several tables make for a friendly experience. Love the fact that you climb down a flight of stairs to enter, makes the experience a bit like a speakeasy! We were a group of four and I was the cider novice so Chris selected a flight for me to start with. He is extremely knowledgeable and this way I got to taste all different kinds. We also ordered several different bottles, be sure to try High Ridge Farm Cider! When I travel I want to try the best the area has to offer and High Ridge can only be purchased here or on the farm. Winner! We all shared an assortment of small plates, my favorite was the radish dish with lamb. Just ask for some bread since the sauce is delicious!

We came for the cider flights, and they were excellent. Three 3 oz pours were just enough after…read moredinner. It was lovely to taste various ciders from the region. It was early Wednesday when we came, the first day of the week they are open, so it was not busy at all. Really enjoyed the ciders and would love to come back if we are in the area again.

We had a great chance to do a tasting here during the 4th of July week. Even in the hot weather…read morethey were experiencing they managed to make it comfortable to relax with a few samples of their cider and take in some live music. Flowers on the tables were a nice touch, and the general family friendly atmosphere was great. The cider is delicious, I especially liked the limited barrel aged they had on hand, and the funkiness of their Around Town (gleaned from trees...around town). They are honest and authentic in the product they make, and it shows.

From the owner: We specialize in dry hard ciders and offer a range of styles. Visit us at the cidery to sample or…read morelineup as well as experimental and small batch speciality styles, or find us throughout Maine wherever great beverages are sold.

This is the perfect spot and wish it were closer to us! I have sampled Absolem's ciders at beer…read morefestivals but finally checked out their tasting room/property. Think of it as a large farm with a rustic barn with roaming chickens everywhere. Even a few chickens inside greeting all the guests during our visit! The feel and look of the barn reminded me and my wife of our barn wedding! Definitely a spot during nice weather with so much space available and so much nature to soak up! Then their drink offerings are so huge and vast especially for this area of Maine. Give their house made ciders a try that are not too sweet but have tons of flavor. If cider isn't your thing then don't worry they still got you! Their drink menu is huge with beers from all over the world, wines, cocktails, and on and on. Then often they also have food trucks so grab a bite to eat or bring some of your own snacks if the food truck of the day isn't your ideal meal! The staff were phenomenal as well with their kindness and knowledge. Also often hosting live music as well so bring your friends and family for a night of drinks, live music and enjoying the outdoors. This place is a must try if you are in the area but I think it's also worth the trip even if it's a little further out! I look forward to our return trip.

Great place. The cider was tasty, 150 feels like just the right amount for the kids. Food truck had…read moreamazing fries.

Went here twice while I was out east this summer. The place is very cute and the ciders were really…read moregood. They had a solid line up of different flavored ciders. Staff was really funny and fun to chat with. Our group had a great time. The other locals who were there were friendly and we enjoyed the place.

Loved it! Found it when searching cideries near bar harbor. The ciders were explained to us and…read moreit was fun to taste all the varieties in a flight. Good atmosphere and I got a sticker for my cider fridge!

Nice place with so many draft cider options on draft..19 on tap. Original dry is their flagship …read more. very nice crisp drink. Enjoyed their apple fritter cider made with maple syrup ginger spices and vanilla. My friends really liked their berries ciders. Nice open area to sample drinks have snacks and meet new people. Loved their dog rhat greets you as you enter.

We decided to have a little date. North Country Cider was a great place to relax, play a game and…read moreshare cheese and crackers we brought with us. We tried four ciders each and really enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Our Cidermaid was attentive and friendly as well as very knowledgeable about the flavors. They have a great little checklist which they return with your ciders and the sample board is numbered with coordinated flavors you chose.