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Nice place with so many draft cider options on draft..19 on tap. Original dry is their flagship .. 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. read more

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We decided to have a little date. North Country Cider was a great place to relax, play a game and share 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. read more

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I've been here 3 times now and this place doesn't disappoint. They have a very large selection of ciders on tap and the staff is always very knowledgeable to help you make a selection. You can do taste testing for any number of flavors and you aren't limited to the typical flight of 4 selections. There is a large indoor area with the tables and couches, as well as a newer patio seating area to hang out. This is the perfect meeting spot for my friends as I, as we have multiple GF allergies in our friend group. The staff is always so warm and welcoming, including the doggy staff who patrol the area for pets and snuggles. read more

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My first time visiting their new location since they opened. Have a lot more space than they previously did in Rochester. They have indoor/outdoor seating with a covered garage like area with some lawn games. Build your own flight with as many tastings as you like. I still think nothing compares to their Firestarter however, their Blue Crush was a new one I enjoyed, can really taste the tropical fruit flavors of the pineapple and mango. read more

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Terrific staff, great facility, wonderful variety of ciders. North Country is one of our "go to" spots.

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This is on my list every time I visit my daughter in New Hampshire. I LOVE ciders, and there are so many good ones that I'm not sure I ever get the same flight. Last trip I was lucky enough to be in the state for pancake and cider Saturday. Sooo good! I fell in love with Sugar Shack. I even brought some back to Georgia in my checked luggage. read more

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My friend booked a big table for a birthday party there today. We are not local and knew nothing about the place. This place is lovely. We had a big twble to ourselves in a big side room. The staff were nice & friendly. The cider from the bar was very good with a menu with many different varieties. Be advised they do not serve food but you may bring your own. ( we had pizza) This was a really nice venue. The bathrooms were spotlss. Finally, huge respect for being very dog friendly. We will certainly return. read more

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This is a hidden gem! You drive through town and keep getting farther into town, thinking is this right? But it is! And it's gorgeous. Although full disclosure I was there during high fall color in mid-October. It's a small tasting room with a little counter. Even on a Wednesday early evening (about 5 pm) the limited indoor seating was crowded. I ordered 4 4 ounce tastes: (I prefer sweeter cider. Was informed they don't add sugar so I was a bit apprehensive.) Original press- nice basic cider with a really nice apple flavor. Sweetie pie- could definitely taste the strawberry. Not overly sweet but I could definitely drink lots of this. Pollination- this was OK but not my favorite of the bunch. It was sweetish, but an extra flavor I didn't love. I could still drink a good amount, but not my favorite. Fire starter- this was a huge surprise. I tried it because you have to, right? But I really liked it! I like spicy but typically don't like savory drinks or spicy drinks. This definitely had some finishing heat, but not overwhelming. But it was surprisingly good. It would probably be better with food, but I really enjoyed it. Overall this was a great venue, lots of tourists like me and locals, with a great selection of in house brewed ciders. I'd definitely come back regularly. read more

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Great variety of ciders. We got a flight to try them all. A lot of them were on the tart side, and they had a couple unique ones with ginger, rum, and bourbon. Our favorite was Wulf Kitty! We ended up buying a 4 pack afterwards. It would have been nice if there was a discount for buying cans or growlers after trying a flight. There were a few picnic tables for seating. Luckily, it was a nice day out and not crowded. read more

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Only 40 minute from our home, we come every other week as they have new cider brews! They have 9 coders on tap and you can get cans or growlers to take home. Great outdoor seating at the end of an old warehouse, next to the river. Great place, bring food with you and take a break! read more

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This is our 5th trip down. Always circulating new flavors. More fruity flavors in August. Some snacks available tons of cider. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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My best friend and I ...mostly her did some research. We had dined at a restaurant where they served Honey badger cider. Our waiter informed us it was local...why there was research. She discover North country was the creator and the following Saturday road trip to the very amazing gem of a find. The place was busy as soon as the doors were open. There were several returning patrons refilling their empty growlers for new ones. My best friend her husband and I decided to take advantage of their tasting room! We all ordered flights. It was a great way to try all they had to offer. There were 9 flavors on tap. BFF and I tried the same 7. Her husband all 9. They were wonderful I chose not to try Rye or Hopshire. I am not a fan of beer and I felt these two flavors of cider would be in the flavor profile. There original press.. is semi-sweet and very clean tasting. Honey badger the flavor that started our journey was clearly my favorite very crisp and clean apple flavors. Bitter Brothers was sample 3 and was good but my personal least favorite it was a bit on the tart side. Then there was Phil... refreshingly tart and made with green apples was good reminded me of green apples right before you bake them in a pie it was the perfect balance of sweet and tartness. Wulf Kitty is a combo of cherry tangerine and ginger! This was my first glass emptied it was the perfect balance off flavors and very refreshing! Sugar shack.... yum! It has notes of maple, ginger and black walnut. It was dessert in a glass. Then there was Fire Starter. Cinnamon, pomegranate and Viel's habaneros. Another great flavor profile and that last sip has quite the bite! Can't wait to return! read more

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Mia P.

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I love North Country Hard Cider so much! The combination of its location, which is right along a river, with their delicious cider, is unbeatable. Just thinking back to sitting along the river and drinking a flight of cider brings me joy, and it's been quite a while since I went. We shared a flight of their pollination blend (fermented with apple blossom honey), original press, double down, wulf kitty (cherry, ginger, and tangerine zest), and sweetie pie (strawberries & rhubarb). My favorite flavor was the sweetie pie, which tasted like a refreshing version of strawberry and rhubarb pie. I also loved the wulf kitty blend, which had a great balance of sweet and tart. My least favorite was the double down, but I'm not a fan of smoky, aged flavors. The original press was solid- not too dry nor too sweet, and their pollination blend was also really good. I'd highly recommend checking out North Country Hard Cider whether or not you're in the area. It's absolutely worth a drive. read more

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Cute place near a small river. Fall leaves were so pretty. The place is small but it wasn't busy so it was fine. They do have outdoor seating. The guy who works there is so friendly and comforting. You can get a tasting menu of all 10 ciders for 24 bucks. The strawberry rhubarb one was so good and different. They have snacks worth chips and pirate booty but I think something more substantial would be good since it is a lot of liquid. read more

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Dana S.

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Why are you not closer to my home! What a hidden gem. We were driving home from a quick weekend away, and decided we wanted to see your brewery. Then, we said hey! I wonder if there's a cider taproom around. So we googled it. And found this wonderful place. We each got a flight. Flights are 4,5 or six choices. And each one was more More flavorful then the next one. There were some special offerings when we were there as well. Even the chips were yummy. We left with two bottles of fire starter cider, and one bottle each of the branch cider and one of the wolf kitty. Loved it here. Love the vibe, love the people, even love Jack the dog. We will definitely be back if we can find a way read more

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Calleigh G.

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I love this place! Amazing cider, friendly staff, and the best location right on the water! Will always support this biz! read more

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Jenn C.

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I recently shifted to following (mostly) a gluten-free diet, and one of the hardest things for me has been giving up the beer. BUT North Country has really turned me on to a new drink alternative that is really delicious, crisp and refreshing, and comes in just as many varieties as a typical bar with beer on tap! My husband and I shared a flight with all varieties they had on tap that day, and they were all good and unique in their own way. There were a few that I REALLY loved and a few others that my husband preferred. We ended up buying a couple growlers to take home! And the space on-site is really nice and cool to hand out for a bit. There are tables outside with beautiful scenery around, or you can sit inside at tables in the tap room, or you can sit in the back with the machinery. The place has a very hip vibe, and the people were very friendly! read more

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Hannah K.

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The place to go on a summer or autumnal afternoon. The location next to the river and charm of the old brick make this place special. The outdoor area is great to bring your own food and the pup. The ciders are great and have a lot of variety. Anyone can find something here. read more

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Andi B.

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I love a good cidery and, let me tell you, this is a damn good cidery. None of the ciders were too sweet and they had some amazing flavors! The best was old forest-- a nice dry cider. I also liked the spicy cider (but as a gal allergic to habaneros, I had to limit my sips!). The biggest challenge is finding the place. Tip: turn into the parking lot and then follow the whole way down and around. It took me at least four tries to find it. Persistence pays off!! read more

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Bucky B.

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What an interesting place. Was too bad the tasting room was closed on this blustery fall day. Had a good flight, would have been better if they offered seats along the river if you ask me. Very nice staff. Enjoyed 3 of the 4. The Fire Starter hit the spot! Berry Patch was a fun cider with a different flavor I enjoyed. Original Press was ok, nothing special. Apple Press I guess would take an acquired taste for that; it wasn't for me. Dog friendly, and he even tried to order a flight, but they wouldn't accept his word on how old he is. Ended up with a few growlers so not bad all together. read more

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Rose V.

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Lovely cidery. Not much indoor seating but ample outdoor seating beside the river. Got a flight of 10. Really liked the Rye, Original Press, Bitter Brothers and Fire Starter. The others all worth tasting. Hannah in the tasting room was very helpful. read more

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Laura W.

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This place is great. It's very clean, trendy and warm. Their cider is delicious and you can buy some to take home too! read more

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Dale M.

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This place keeps me coming back time and time again. I usually find at cideries/wineries that I rarely like very many of the offerings - I will like one or two and dislike the rest. I don't think I'm that picky, but maybe I am! Anyway - North country is a different story! I LOVE Wulf Kitty, Original, Honey Badger, and Tree Shaker. Additionally, I enjoy Sugar Shack, Phil, and Crabby Bastard. I am not a huge fan of Fire Starter, but I know a lot of people who are! The staff is super friendly, the atmosphere is fun, and I can even bring my pup along! Last time, I left with two large growlers, two small growlers, and 2 4-packs of cans. I always stock up to save myself the hour drive, but it's also just a great place to go and enjoy a flight by the water! read more

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Ashley A.

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Great spot to hang out with friends and try new ciders. You can relax outside and even bring your dog. Constant different cider falovrs in rotation, also sometimes occasional food pop ups. Customer serivce is slow but the very good with their being a small staff. read more

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Nice atmosphere... and the ciders are good. Visiting from NY and decided to try this pksce

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There is a huge selection of unique ciders here. It's a little hidden to out of towners- just keep driving around the giant brick building and you'll find it. The man working was friendly and informative. We spent an hour there just sitting outside enjoying the ciders. It seemed like a lot of people came in to buy growlers to go.... so we did the same thing when we left. It was really a nice place to hang out. read more

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The dude abides. North country is a great cider tasting room and there is a lot to in the area. Tasted a full flight and now going across the river to Maine to have an early dinner. The person working did a wonderful Job of explaining all the ciders. read more

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Love, love, love this place! Great choice of flavors. They are always coming out with new flavors. Bit have plenty of mainstays that are great. Fire starter, Phil, original press and honey badger highly recommend! read more

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Bill M.

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There is always something special about finding a place where the people love what they do and are good at it. This is one of those places. The team was extremely welcoming to us and our kids. And the cider was the best I've ever tasted. They really do an exceptional job at blending in interesting flavors while balancing sweet and spice. Even their sweeter offerings were great, and I normally only enjoy dry styles. We left with four growlers and can't wait to come back! read more

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This place is awesome!! Homey, friendly and delicious!! They even let us bring our dog :) LOVE IT read more

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A hidden gem in NH! Amazing beer and growlers to take home at great prices. Welcoming staff and the best part is Baxter the black lab! read more

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Best variety, and best quality within that variety to any cidery I've been to (admittedly only about 6 but still!) I couldn't give them 4 stars for it, but did think they should have regular cider on-hand for kids and non-drinkers, as I think the duality of cider is something to celebrate! read more

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Greeted at door by 2 labs, big flights of different flavored cider, tasty cider, friendly people= 5-stars.

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Pretty lake view. Lovely tables with umbrellas outside or a bar-type stool area facing the river plus an a/c area with tables inside makes everyone happy. Get a flight. We like the Honey Badger with crisp apple notes and the Pollination best. The Cranbarrel and Old Forrest weren't for us, but others enjoyed them. Wulf Kitty was good, too. Next time, we will try Wild Blue, Beary Patch, and Phil if they have it. Dogs are welcome and well behaved. There is a parking lot, too. People were taking cans home. It was a lovely way to spend an hour. read more

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Really enjoy the quality put behind their product. And my baby growler is awesome. They keep the flavor well balanced and not to sweet for a cider read more

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I have had alot of ciders since I can not stomach beer these guys are awesome!!! They have different varieties of mixes of cider the Firestarter is awesome brew... If you want a different cider you will not be disappointed here.... read more

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Excellent cider. Different styles for different tastes.

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More info about North Country Hard Cider

38 Littleworth Rd
Dover, NH 03820
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(603) 834-9915
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http://northcountrycider.com

Hours

What time does North Country Hard Cider open?

North Country Hard Cider opens at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does North Country Hard Cider close?

North Country Hard Cider is closed on Monday and Tuesday.North Country Hard Cider closes at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Sun 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does North Country Hard Cider take credit cards?

Yes, North Country Hard Cider takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does North Country Hard Cider have catering options?

No, North Country Hard Cider does not have catering options.

Services

Is North Country Hard Cider by appointment only?

No, North Country Hard Cider is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does North Country Hard Cider allow dogs?

Yes, North Country Hard Cider allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does North Country Hard Cider have bike parking?

Yes, North Country Hard Cider has bike parking.

Does North Country Hard Cider have parking?

Yes, North Country Hard Cider has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is North Country Hard Cider wheelchair accessible?

Yes, North Country Hard Cider is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

We make all natural, additive and preservative free ciders from locally sourced apples.

History

Established in 2014.

We started with the goal of making the highest quality totally delicious, additive and preservative free ciders. We have continued to expand our production and create new ciders since then.

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4.7(37 reviews)

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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!

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4.3(199 reviews)

46.5 mi

I have ordered multiple times from far from the tree cider so when we decided we were coming to the…read moreBoston area, I knew I wanted to take some time and come up to actually visit the cider house that I love so much. While this location is located about a 15 minute walk from the main downtown area of Salem, the walk is pretty easy. We got there around 2:30 3 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon and the location was fairly steady. They did have live music as well. We both ordered the honeydew slushy and absolutely loved it. I wish there was a way to be able to ship it to Florida as it was so amazing. I also got a flight so I could try some of the new ciders that I hadn't had before. Or all they were good I think my favorite was the broken heart and the Collab for the dog adoption.

I'll start with the good. The ciders were yummy! We got a flight of 4 for $20. They have a lot of…read morefun flavors, and one for the current zodiac. It seems they rotate them pretty frequently. The bad- the atmosphere. Maybe we got them at a bad time, but it was DEAD inside. The floors and walls were cement, it felt like we were drinking in an unfinished basement. If the place had some more decor and a few more patrons we might have stayed longer. But we drank our flights fast and Ubered out. The bar is a bit far from downtown. It's walkable, but after two days of 20k steps an Uber was in order.

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Contoocook Cider Co.

4.5(17 reviews)

39.8 mi

We didn't realize there was a full apple orchard with activities here, we thought it was just a…read morehard cider place. It was very crowded when we arrived but they had ample parking without any issue finding a spot. We each ordered a flight of ciders so we had about 8 different ciders to try. We loved them all. My favorite was the blueberry, you could actually taste the fruit and it wasn't super sweet which I loved. They had some indoor seating and out door seating with picnic tables. They only had a select few of umbrellas, out biggest complaint was we wish they had more because we were baking in the sun. They have a couple of port-a-potties to use and a watercooler and cups. The view of the mountain ranges was amazing and beautiful. We will be back.

What a fun place! I was thinking it would be a good road trip, out in the country, a Back road…read moredestination. Well to my surprise, the parking lot, and field parking was almost full. The process to eat/drink a bit clunky as you get in line for your first order, and the wait staff will assist on any second orders as you ae seated. The food and drinks were good. Lots of pizza, pretzels and cheese platters were flying out the kitchen. Upstairs was more of a self serve - jelly, popcorn, ice cream and apples . The real bonus is the Awesome Views, Mt Kearsarge and many others. Overall a casual atmosphere, a band on weekends.

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4.7(10 reviews)

46.3 mi•East Bayside

Portland is great if you're a beer lover. Or a craft spirits lover. But as a cider lover? It's been…read moreunderwhelming over the years, with sugar-forward options created "from away" (Woodchuck, Angry Orchard, Downeast, etc.), being the primary options. Finally, Freedom's Edge has found its way to the city and, if you love real, authentic cider, it's a destination spot (in what's quickly become a trendy, destination neighborhood). Better apples make better cider. That's their saying. And their knowledge of cider history in Maine, and the apple varietals (bittersweet and bittersharp) that grow best here, is impressive, encouraging, and enlightening. The ciders you'll find here are full-bodied and full of interesting flavors. In the spring/summer? Icy cool apple cider slushies. In the fall/winter? Hot mulled cider with spices. All year round? Cider cocktails. What more could you want? Oh, good cider? Sweet or semi-sweet or dry or tart or funky? They've got it all. The tasting room is clean and spacious with plenty of seating options (high tops, tables, couches, etc.) and big, big windows that let the sun just pooooour right in. I do wish the outdoor space was bigger/more inviting (or that there was a rooftop deck), but you can only work with what you have and Freedom's Edge certainly has. The staff here is friendly and patient with questions and suggestions. The bathrooms always, always, always smell good (IYKYK).

As I understand it, crafting just the right cider is not only a science. It's an art. And one that…read moreI would honestly know very little about. But I know what I like. So, let me state my assessment of this place from a layman's point of view, straight and simple. The concept of a place that specializes solely in making and selling hard ciders of all types is rather brilliant! However, it can be somewhat overwhelming for newcomers who aren't familiar with the tones of sweet, semi-sweet, semi-dry, and dry ciders. Frankly, I'm only familiar with the sweetness and dryness of wines. Ciders? They're a different fruit entirely! Since I was totally clueless about the world of hard ciders, my new friend Steff recommended I sample a few. In hindsight though, I shouldn't have gone with a flight of drinks. Because all ciders ain't created equal. I swear some people merely pretend to like every single vintage of cider they try. But I'll tell ya what - ciders are like wines, in a way; each with their own unique tartness, sweetness, whatever flavor that could be considered detectable by your palate. With that said, I will tell you (much to my surprise) the Sweet Mullet ended up being my favorite drink of the night. Matter of fact, I'm kicking myself for not just getting one regular sized glass of that instead of the flight. Everyone swore up and down the Mac Daddy was an all time favorite and it probably is. This one came in second for me. But at least I was able to finish it, along with the Sweet Mullet. As for Pied Pippin and the Cherry Bomb....eh, I dunno. I can't quite explain it. But something about these two ciders offended my palate in a way that made finishing them virtually impossible. Pied Pippin for sure was too sweet for me. And the Cherry Bomb simply confused me. In the end, it was a semi-sweet cider that won my heart for the day. Whodathunkit, right? The way they have their restroom area set up is pretty interesting. The sinks sit outside the actual toilet room, which is wicked smart when you stop and think about it (IYKYK). Btw, shout out to the employee who made sure to leave a note inside one of the toilet rooms instructing the patron to pull the door closed so that it could lock properly. As they say in the 'hood, you da' real MVP! Would I return? Maybe. That is....if a had a good enough reason to. I'm not exactly in the neighborhood all the time. Drives like this....I gotta have a really, REALLY good reason to take the elongated day trip. And we will leave it at that. ;) All other things considered, the staff here are amazing and knowledgeable of their craft. If you're a cider enthusiast, I could definitely recommend this place to anyone in that category. I think I'll give Freedom's Edge Cider 4 innocuous yet tasty Sweet Mullets out of 5.

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Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery

4.7(158 reviews)

44.2 mi

The place was cheery and bright. Lots of people eating. We came for a wine tasting…read more Service was very slow with two folks behind the bar juggling about six or seven separate groups doing tastings. It took us over an hour to get through the wines and ciders. Slow but nice... enthusiastic even, but so slow. Our feet were hurting from standing. The wines were certainly interesting. No grapes were harmed in any way at this winery. All were made with various berries from the area. I will admit that they have developed some very good berry based wines that are superior to the typical blueberry or huckleberry wine I've tasted. Still it's difficult to mimic a good Pinot Noir without grapes, etc. I could make a better argument for trying their ciders. I enjoyed a few of them. I did not try any sweet wines, so there may be a gem or two amongst those. Interesting place. One try was enough for me.

This was an amazing experience as someone visiting from Austin! The workers are great and very…read morefriendly, and the owner came by to say hi and invited us on a little tour of the wine-making process downstairs! It was so interesting to hear about the process, and we got a taster of what they were making at the time as well. The food options are a little slim, but this is definitely a wine-focused experience. 10/10 recommend if you're staying in Meredith for a night or two!

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Portersfield Cider

5.0(14 reviews)

60.6 mi

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.

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Crucial 10 Craft Cider

5.0(13 reviews)

62.7 mi

This place is a true gem. The owner, Bryon, was so kind to us and answered all of our questions…read moreabout the cider. We ended up trying a flight and honestly, every single cider was better than the last. We stayed in the motel on the property and ended up taking a bottle of hazy cider with us to have with a quick dinner. The cider with honey and ginger was one of my favorites.

We found this spot by accident but what a happy accident it was! We were staying at a local VRBO…read moreand had been wanting to try local ciders all week and not even knowing we had one right next to us. We came in right when they opened and were greeted warmly by Byron Jr. and also met Byron Sr. who was out back tending to the the animals. Both father and son were so kind and informative and made us feel like family. We had four kids with us and they were super sweet with them and had non alcoholic apple cider available for them so they could included. All the adults got flights and Byron took his time walking us through all the flavors and ensuring we had a flight specific to each of us. The atmosphere is super cozy and the fireplace made a nice touch since it was pretty chilly out when we came. I would come here often if I lived in the area. Loved it.

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Mill River Winery

4.1(71 reviews)

31.8 mi

Having moved here recently from California and the plentiful wine regions in Napa and Sonoma in the…read moreNorth and the Central Valley and Paseo Robles in the South that I got spoiled with, it took me a while to find Mill River Winery. The Merrimack Valley weather makes the grape season short, but this winery and wine maker are awesome at making the very best of it, while also importing grapes for their bolder reds from Napa. On my first visit and tasting, I had to buy a case of their Snowflake White, Shade of Grey, and even their Grenache made with Napa grapes. Their tasting room and cheese tray is small but very cool and trendy. The service is on par and I will add better than those in California, with everyone knowing their wines impeccably and knowledgeably without using overly fluffy words. Parking can get crowded but is workable even in the NE early snow and ice. Will be back for another case soon!

Outstanding wine and ambiance inside and out at this adorable independent winery. Patio seating…read morewith umbrellas and a partially-shaded trellis on a cozy corner. Chic vibe inside for wine tastings or nosh. Delightful picky foods, from their homegrown herb dip for pretzels, to mouthwatering cheeses, jams, and olives to accompany your wine flights. Friendly service, a lovely and satisfying experience.

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Staff favorite flight and pretzels and yogurt dip

APRÈS

4.5(55 reviews)

46.3 mi•East Bayside

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.

This is one of the coolest breweries I have been too. The atmosphere is cute, cozy, fun all in one…read more Just the name itself is awesome. They are known for their ciders and they also have some beers and slushies. I got a mocktail it was very refreshing. I could have stayed here all day because that is how comfortable the chairs were and the music was amazing! The staff here are nice and helpful. Not to mention too the merch here is very cute and on brand with the name. They don't just sell t-shirts that is for sure. They also have a big outdoor space where people can enjoy their beverages. In the winter time and colder months, it seems you can sit outside as I saw they have a fire pit too. This should be on your list of places to go visit in maine.

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Norumbega Cidery

4.0(1 review)

63.5 mi

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.