I was so excited to try this ciderhouse because it's so closeby and looked fun! We got to go on a…read morenice fall day and it was gorgeous and busy. The ciders are tasty. Definitely a nice spot to come back to in the spring. Looking forward to returning.

A friend and I stopped here on a Thursday around 4:30pm. The cider is served from a truck and…read moreit's all of the seating is outdoors, so you'll want to be dressed appropriately for the weather. Despite being outdoors, the space is very nice. There are Adirondack chairs everywhere and picnic tables. It is on a hill, and the views are fantastic. There is also a tent. Now for the ciders - there are a variety of flavors. We decided to do a flight of all 8 available ciders. Some were strong, others were more mild. While there, a food truck was setting up.

Came here in the past and enjoyed it so ended up stopping by because I was in the area. They have…read moreAmazing hard cider here and they are Dog friendly too! Service is fast and friendly.

Great place! It was hard to choose from the large selection but you can't go wrong! Everything we…read moretried was really good and some unusual mashups!

I was in the area on a beautiful day and decided to pop into a new-to-me local spot for a drink…read more That's how I ended up at New England Cider Company. It's tucked inside an old industrial park. If you're not looking closely, you'll drive right past it. Outside, there's a casual setup with a tent, whiskey barrel tables, and some umbrellas, which sounds nice in theory, but the grass really needed a cut. It kind of took away from the whole outdoor vibe. I was planning to sit out there, so that was a bit of a letdown. Inside was a pleasant surprise. It's much bigger than it looks from the outside. The bar is right at the entrance, which made it feel like a high-traffic zone, so not ideal for lingering. There was a private party in the main room, so I headed back outside to enjoy the sun. Now to the cider: I asked for 2 samples and ended up with the cider that I didn't actually choose, but hey, I'm not one to make a fuss so I went with it. The cider I wanted was actually pretty tasty, so I might return just to give the menu another try. You know how some ciders are sweet and yummy? The one I got was the kind that tastes sour but has a higher ABV. Still good, but my goal was sweet and yummy. Service was fine but not overly warm. Nothing bad, just not memorable. Would I go back? Sure, on a really nice day. If they had live music, I'd absolutely give it another shot. There's potential here, especially for cider fans, but it's not quite my go-to yet. They did have a very cool bathroom sink. Points for that!

Awesome cider at this establishment! Always serving new flavors of the season. Definitely worth to…read morecheck this place out if you enjoy a good cup of hard cider.

Located on a dark road. Parking is across the street. We couldn't choose which cider to pick so we…read moredid all 12 for $36! Tip the bartenders via venmo. ALL the ciders were delicious from dry ti sweet.

This is a fun spot in a vibey barn with lots of great ciders to try. We came on The Weeknd and…read moretried a flight and then got a full pour. Outside has plenty of seating and picnic tables! Definitely check out

Hogans is great! We love the cider and doughnuts! Theres plenty of outdoor seating + a cozy space…read moreinside.

This place is so cute! A little crazy in space, but cute. There is limited parking before you have…read moreto park in a field. The tap room is also limited, but has picnic benches outside. The building itself has no water, so I'm not sure about restroom or if they exist. The first floor has all this cute locally made stuff, and donuts and pies. Yum. The second floor has a bar right at the top of the stairs (I suspect when they're busy a line may form there) and there are roughly three rooms with different types of tables and chairs to sit in. It IS worth getting a drink with a donut. Just grab napkins for sugar spills. My drink had the face of a Halloween pumpkin, and even though I'm not a drinker, was sweet without being toothaching and fun to drink.

Spoke + Spy Ciderworks is a craft cidery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in March 2018. It…read morewas founded by husband and wife Ronald and Kimberly Sansone. Ronald lived in London, England for a time and worked as a graphic designer. While in London, he saw how popular hard ciders were and it sparked his interest in the beverage. After returning to the states, he began making his own cider at home and enrolled in programs at Cornell and Oregan State Universities. He won numerous accolades over the years from his homemade ciders. Eventually, the Sansones decided to open their own cidery that featured hard ciders made from locally sourced apples. The cidery officially opened to the public in 2016 inside Middletown's old Remington Rand building. The historic building complex opened in 1896 as the Keating Bicycle Factory. Throughout the decades, motorcycles, automobiles, typewriters and even military missile parts were manufactured there. The building closed its doors in the early 1970s and fell into disrepair. The city later took it over and by 2009 it had been refurbished with several new tenants renting space inside. Sansone named the cidery 'Spoke & Spy' as a reference to the building's history as a bicycle factory as well as the Northern Spy Apple (one of Sansone's favorite varieties). I first visited Spoke + Spy in August 2019. I was training for the upcoming Closer To Free ride, so I decided to cycle from my home in North Haven all the way to Middletown (21 miles). By the time I made it to the cidery, I was very thirsty. The taproom is decorated with all sorts of bicycle memorabilia. I decided to order a sampler flight that consisted of six ciders ranging in flavors from pear to grape. I liked them all, but my favorite was a tart, semi-dry strawberry-rhubarb cider called "Love Shouldn't Hurt". I ended up purchasing a growler of it to bring back home. If you plan on visiting the cidery in Middletown, I must recommend making it a craft beer afternoon because the Remington Rand building is also home to Stubborn Beauty Brewing and Forest City Brewing.

Cool place. I guess new thing in CT is touring breweries…read more We did 3 brewery tour while we were visiting CT. This place is located right next to Forest City Brewery. I never tasted cider as beer, but liked them a lot. We tried a flight with 8 different ciders. Some tasted like apple juice with bubbles, but pretty good. It was 20F below out side, in side of this old factory converted brewery was not much warmer, but extremely good ambience. Definitely we will visit here again whenever we are in CT.

Full Munshine is a must stop if you're in the area, particularly during the current season of fall!…read moreFull Moonshine is a moonshine distillery located on the beautiful Hickory Ledges Farm in Canton. The drive here, no matter where you're coming from will have you grateful for this vibrant season, full of the most beautiful colors. Any New Englander, or their guest is sure to appreciate! This property is just stunning. It is rustic, homey and has the loveliest people working here. The inside is small, they had quite the gathering of moonshiners. They offered us samples of the Cranberry and Apple Pie Moonshine. These are potent and so tasty, just as the names suggest! We sat outside, enjoying the sunshine while sipping on the Moonshines. When a lady came out distributing more. One serving of each was plenty for me. Shortly after I went inside to pay. I was expecting it to be around $30, because there was a sign that each shot glass is $3. Well, it was all on the house, just because it was our first time! Full Moonshine is open on Sunday 12-5. Please stop by and support this small business that makes delicious Moonshine!

Wonderful place to hang out and sample home brewed Moonshine and Moonshine cocktails in a variety…read moreof flavors from plain, apple pie, cranberry and a whole lot more. The couple that runs and owns the place definitely have the gift of hospitality; they go to extraordinary lengths to make your visit a memorable one. This is not so much a business as a generational passion handed down over the last 100 years. This place is a destination spot, so bring some snacks and food; engage your hosts and enjoy some homespun New England hospitality and New England scenery.

Park Lane is so cute! It's been in New Milford for what feels like forever, and is check or cash…read moreonly. But the pumpkins and apples outside and so cute! Inside had a fair amount of New England honey and maple like products, as well as coffee, donuts, and apple fritters. The fritters have a lot of apple inside. Parking doesn't seem to have designated spots so much as pick your own adventure, but there's a lot of room. The apple fritter was a great driving snack but in the bag to keep the apple from spilling all over.

Classic Fall go to for locals for decades. Sweet cider is the best around. Donuts, local honey,…read morejelly and jam. A Fall classic in Litchfield County for decades. Try it.

We came to this farm in September for the tractor ride and apple picking. After, we bought a 4-pack…read moreof the Bear Essentials hard ciders and sat at one of the picnic tables to drink it. The ciders were enjoyable. Bushy Hill Cidery is located in Clark Farms. They make apple wine, cider, and hard cider from 20 different types of apples they grow. They have 4 types of hard ciders: 1. B.N.D (dry) 2. Ruddy Wild (dry-cranberry) 3.Jump Start (ginger flavored) 4.Bear Essentials (local honey blend-sweet) And 2 types of apple wine: 1. Citron 2. Apple Blossom They serve those in house and you can purchase cans and growlers to go. They also serve local CT craft beer and mimosas. There's a porch, patio, and indoor area to enjoy those drinks. They also serve food from a limited seasonal menu. I look forward to going back to try out some more of their ciders and food!

The Bushy Hill Cidery is located on the same property as the Bushy Hill Orchard. The Cidery is only…read moreopen on the weekends. It is so adorable, homey and inviting on the inside. I got the Jump Start Cider! This is a ginger cider, it is light and invigorating and truly had all of senses ready to go! I love how refreshing and crisp it is! They also sell some locally made soaps, baked goods, and preservatives! I got a large jar of locally made honey. They also have ice cream, which I didn't try this time. I wish there was some live music here. They have board games you can play. I'm not familiar with a lot of Cideries in the area. This one is a lot of fun. Everything about The Bushy Hill Cidery is local and homemade. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their menu.