such an amazing find! fantastic view, multiple fire pits available for customers, and great cider!read more

Second time coming to the cider house and this time we got a flight of cider again but this time it…read morewas their summer flavors. I have to say I'm a fan of their fall favorites instead. It was a hot day so we were able to grab a table under the umbrella. There's also an overlook to look at the scenic view with a now positioned selfie stick tripod to attach your phone for photos

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.

Excellent spot , close to Gillette Castle, with a wonderful backyard…read more Honey Crisp and the Blueberry were SUPER delicious. About $9 a cider. Totally fair. Will definitely come back.

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.

Hogan's Cider Mill is fall haven, in New England. My friend was visiting from the south last week,…read morewhat a perfect place to take her for a bit of a fall preview, if you will. Granted, it is a bit early for the true season of fall, too early for the boots, too early for the flannels, and too early for the leggings. Sometimes you've got to take what you can get. Hogan's Cider Mill is located on freshly cut, beautiful green grass and plenty of it, in the small, rural town of Burlington, Connecticut. If you had no idea Connecticut had a town called Burlington, well Hogan's will be your intro to it. What an absolutely adorable place and so picturesque! The truck with every imaginable sized pumpkin is so cute! Inside you'll find a little cottage store with all sorts of goodies, from local snacks, to candles, wine, hoodies, all of it. You may get your warm apple cider donut here. Upstairs is where you may get your hard apple cider, or just apple cider. There are so many nooks and crannies that are also decorated for fall, where you may enjoy your cider of choice. We brought ours outside. The donut was warm, fresh, soft and so tasty! The cider was cold and apple cidery with a bit of spike. Hogan's Cider Mill is a must visit for anyone. Please enjoy the beautiful vibes, the scenery, the atmosphere and of course the cider and the donuts.

My time at Hogan's was honestly just ok. I had such high expectations from everything you see…read moreonline, but the whole experience just felt lackluster. I will start by saying the donuts ARE amazing! but that is about it. The cider and the slushies were pretty generic, and even with the "Summerween" theme, I just was expecting more. There weren't any other real food options, even popcorn or something would have been cool. The service was slow for such a well known and busy place, and the staff all moved like it was their first day. The mini golf was essentially 18 renditions of the same hole with no theme, excitement or variation. Thankfully we went on Friday when it's free which is a nice thing they do. It felt like a CT must do, but I don't think I need to go back.

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 Moonshine is a small distillery located in the Hickory Ledges Farm, in Canton CT. It is owned…read moreby Bill and Lynne Olson. It launched in 2013. They are known for their small batch moonshine, especially the apple pie flavor. The ingredients usually has corn, maple syrup, cranberries, apple cider, and spring water. There are a few flavors to try, my favorite was the cranberry and the apple pie. They're open 12-5 on Sundays for tasting. The coolest part, it's free. The property is gorgeous. The building is cozy. The owners were welcoming. There was a picnic table outside; we enjoyed a flight of moonshine. Yes, definitely worth a visit.

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!

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.

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.

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!