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

Yankee Cider - Honey Crisp + Backyard - Cideries Near Me - East Haddam, Connecticut

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

I've tried their samples many times at the Coventry Farmer's market and after collecting a few tasting flight coupons my friend and I finally made the trip to try it out! THE DRINKS -we each got a flight after choosing 6 ciders/wines from their extensive options -I really loved that they let us mix and match ciders and wine -the flavors are really unique! While there are some straight forward ones like tart Cherry (one of my favs), I was able to try ones like blueberry rhubarb ginger and vanilla peach THE FOOD -there's little snacks like chips available for purchase, also maybe soft pretzels and something else quick that they prepare (I can't quite remember) but we brought our own food with us which is always nice THE ATMOSPHERE -the tap room is beautiful , all wood and very rustic feeling -the indoor space is a bit small though it wasn't very busy when we went, I'm not sure what it gets like in the cooler months -the outdoor space was very nice too! Lots of picnic tables and some Adirondack chairs. There's also a little bench that is great for photo opps with beautiful trees in the background. I think there are also 2 cornhole sets hanging up that guests can use THE SERVICE -everyone I've ever interacted with has been so kind and patient -when we were there one of the workers was detained with something else so only one person was serving. He was HUSTLING and so polite while getting all the flights filled for multiple people (even running them outside to folks!) Overall, I definitely recommend Yankee Cider Co.! They have delicious ciders and wine at reasonable prices. They are great to grab some bottles for yourself or take somewhere as a gift. I will be bringing a bottle (or a few!) of their spiced wine home for the holidays. read more

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Stopped by on Friday and I tried all 6 wines! My friend tried two wines and two ciders and it came out to $38 -- tips only accepted in cash Sufficient parking and there weren't any bugs to be found in the cedar chairs near the building. Tons of outdoor seating and the indoor seating is rustic and cozy. Cute bartender :) Pretzels were my only complaint.. they were clearly microwaved and after a flight of wine, I didn't care TOO much but I wouldn't order them again. The temperature and floppyness and speed indicated they were just not *it* but this wasn't Auntie Anne's... (Note they had tons of chips. Get those instead). Peach wine was sweet and I loved but my friend hated. I'm not a cider girl but I had a few sips of hers and I might try a few the next time I stop by! read more

Yankee Cider - Cider & wine flight - Cideries Near Me - East Haddam, Connecticut

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

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Cozy, rustic cider house with excellent ciders and very kind service. It's always a treat to come here.

Great place to visit on a weekend. I had the fig spiced cider. It was surprisingly tasty. Great space inside and out. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Been twice now, awesome place! Ciders are tasty (some experimental flavors are better than others), prices are reasonable and pours are generous! Really nice rustic atmosphere, very laid back. I plan to return and I tell my friends to check it out!! read more

Yankee Cider - Cideries Near Me - East Haddam, Connecticut

I love Yankee Cider! I've been here a few times now and usually order a flight. There hasn't really been a cider I didn't enjoy, but I will say that I've tried some of the wines and don't particularly care for them. The location is pretty secluded with plenty of seating outside during warm weather. It can be busy inside with limited seating, especially if there's an event going on, but there's enough space around the bar to stand. The staff is always super nice, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the various ciders. During my recent trip, I chose the Captain Coit Blueberry, Rochambeau Raspberry, Concord Grape, Birch, Caramel Cider Donut, and the Apple Pie Sangria - I enjoyed them all. In all, I'm always looking forward to future trips to try new flavors. If you like hard cider as much as I do, then I highly recommend a visit! read more

Yankee Cider - Cideries Near Me - East Haddam, Connecticut

What a cute, cozy cidery. We were going to sit outside but decided to stay indoors. They had a great fire pit going and it smelled great. We had a flight of ciders, honey crisp, caramel, Apple Jacks, dry, blueberry and best of both. Squidward loved the first three and I enjoyed the last three, with a close 4th for the caramel. Great place to hang out and relax. Bring your own snacks, they have chips, cheese and I believe pretzels. Staff were great very friendly and happy to help. I of course got my hoodie!!! read more

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The flight was a good option of 6 choices but pricey at $18. I would have liked a food option besides pretzels and bagged chips, even pizza slices would have been great. The ciders we had were decent, but the fruit wines weren't. We would have tried another flight but we had driven a long way to get there and were starving. It was a nice place with neat ambiance if you bring your own food. read more

The perfect fall adventure! Their hours right now are Thursday, 4-7PM, Friday 4-9:30PM Saturday 12-9:30 PM and Sunday 12-7PM. We went on a Sunday and it was the best time. It was only a 40 minute drive and so worth it! It was decorated for Halloween and that made it even better. Yankee Cider is Connecticut's first farm cidery tap room. Pretty sweet. The original orchards date back to the 1950s when Emil Staehly came to East Haddam from Colchester. A long-time sweet cider producer, his knowledge was passed to his son and grandson who both started Staehly Farm Winery. Check out these hard cider amazing flavors that were available this week: New England Dry Hard Cider - #1 Honeycrisp Blend Hard Cider - #2 Captain Coit Blueberry Hard Cider - #3 Rochambeau's March Raspberry Hard Cider - #4 Tart Cherry Hard Cider - #5 Devil's Hooves Hopped Hard Cider - #6 Peanut Butter Hard Cider - #7 Concord Grape Hard Cider - #8 Best of Both Hard Cider- #9 Caramel Hard Cider - #10 Applejack O'Lantern Hard Cider - #11 Stone fence Rum Barrel Aged Hard Cider - #12 I went for the #5 Tart Cherry and it was delicious! I ordered a flight and also had the Peanut Butter Hard Cider with the Concord Grape Hard Cider as a chaser---hello Peanut Butter and Jelly! So good! The Caramel and Applejack O' Lantern were also favorites. Great fall flavors! We really hit a homerun in flavor selections and setting. Roaring fire pit on premises, friendly people and they even have food. I got apple dessert nachos! Talk about fun. Bring your friends, grab a table and enjoy the day at Yankee Cider Co. Kevin, the owner was there and couldn't be friendlier. Great business. Support local. read more

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I was very impressed! Great seasonal cider with quite a few varieties. I recommend their Jack O Lantern Cider and Rhubarb wine. They had a fried chicken food truck that was "farm to food truck." We loved the two massive fire pits on the property- kept us there for hours! read more

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This is a great place to go and hang out Cider is so good and so many kinds of Prices are good too They have such a large place inside and out side Plus good parking too read more

Yankee Cider Company is a craft farm cidery that opened in East Haddam, Connecticut in August 2019. It was founded by father and son Chris and Kevin Staehly. The orchards that supply the apples for the cider date back to the 1950s when Chris' father Emil Staehly came to East Haddam from Colchester. A long-time sweet cider producer, Emil's knowledge was passed down to his son and grandson. Chris founded Staehly Tree Farm in East Haddam in 1985 as a choose and cut Christmas tree farm. The property was originally owned by the Diamond Family and dates back to the 1700s. Staehly Farm Winery was added to the tree farm in 2014, with a primary focus on high-quality fruit wines. In 2016, the Staehly Family purchased the nearby Protz Family Farm (a 20-acre parcel). Yankee Cider Company was officially founded in 2016, but it would be a few more years before they opened a tasting room to the public. The Staehly Family began renovations on the original barn on the Protz property and transformed it into Connecticut's first farm cidery tap room. My wife and I visited Yankee Cider Company for the first time this past weekend. It was a crisp Autumn day. The converted barn was beautiful! In addition to carrying bottles of their cider, Yankee Cider Company also carries bottles of Staehly Farm wines. I decided to order a taster flight. My flight consisted of "New England Dry", "Honeycrisp", "Rochambeau's March Raspberry Cider", "Devil's Hooves" (a double hopped honeycrisp cider), "Peanut Butter", and "Applejack O'Lantern" (a pumpkin spice cider). I thought that all of the ciders were delicious, but I especially liked the last two. My wife had a pour of the Apple Cider Sangria which was served in a cinnamon-sugar rimmed glass; she loved it! I ended up purchasing a bottle of "Applejack O'Lantern" to take home. The bottle even glows in the dark! Overall, we had a very nice time at Yankee Cider Company and we look forward to returning in the future. read more

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My daughter came back from a semester in England with a new found love for hard cider, so we've been checking out different cider spots. This place is a rustic barn with indoor and outdoor seating. They offer cider flights so you can sample a few flavors. They range from dry to sweet and we each found something that we liked. The staff was welcoming and informative. The day that we went, there was a pizza truck on-site. It is a nice place to relax and enjoy the company you are with over some yummy cider. read more

Yankee Cider - Cideries Near Me - East Haddam, Connecticut

If you aren't going to drive all the way out here for the cider or the wine, come for the gorgeous barn! Originally a 100+ year old barn, the owners built a new barn around it so they could insulate the old barn and make it a year-round destination. The history is evident as soon as you walk through the doors, almost to the point where I half-expected to sit on a hay bale. The hand-made tables and benches are a nice touch, although I wish the benches were just a little bit taller so I didn't feel like a child sitting at a grown-up table. The cider itself is respectable. My favorite was the half-and-half, which is a mix of hard cider and regular cider, unfiltered and full of flavor. I debated bringing a growler home but I decided I'd rather come back in a few months and see what the offerings are then. It was pretty slow when we first arrived so we got to talk to the gentleman working and learned about the history of the barn and some background of the cidery. Very cool. read more

This is a super cute spot for a cider sampling and snacks. They also have a food truck and a fire pit as well. Everyone that works there is so nice and the cider is great. They also have wine as well. read more

Very knowledgeable staff on their ciders and wines. Barn tasting atmosphere. Very friendly. The non alcoholic cider is delicious, hard ciders were fair. I recommend getting the flight of 6 to try as many as you can!!! read more

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Amazing cider in an extremely picturesque location. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and the cider was delicious. Great vibes with families (and dogs) enjoying the farm grounds. read more

We had a great afternoon at Yankee cider today. The hard cider was delicious and we got to try a few before we ordered. They have a pizza truck and my friends ordered some pizza for lunch I actually skipped the pizza. Everything was great and we sat outside and enjoy each other's company. Would love to come back here someday. read more

Very good new Connecticut cidery. They have 5 ciders on tap as well 7 fruit based wines. Housed in a rehabbed barn, this new endeavor is brought to you by the same family who owns Staehly Farm Winery just up the road from the cidery. Father and son cider makers have teamed up to make a very accomplished first year showing for their cider lineup. They offer growler fills and some of their cider is available already bottled for sale. Overall, a very satisfying visit. Will be back! read more

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I love this place. It is tucked in the middle of nowhere, but it is worth the trip. Although they have been making ciders for a few years, this place has been here only about a year. It is a beautiful barn with three big, long tables with benches to the side of their bar. It was pouring rain the day we went there, but they have lots of space and benches behind the barn. I am sure it is lovely when the weather is nice. They also have at least one food truck on-site now! They serve hard ciders and they also sell glasses of wine from Staehly Farm & Winery at the bar. They had quite a few hard ciders on tap. Unfortunately, due to Covid they are not currently doing flights. However, they will give you a small sample by request. They had two ciders on tap aged in barrels that I sampled. One was aged in a rum barrel and came in at 11.5% alcohol by volume. The other was aged in a tequila barrel. Both were still light and crisp with the barrel aging manifesting as a light hint rather than an overpowering punch. I also had a glass of the raspberry and a glass of the tart cherry. Both were very refreshing. They fill growlers, but they also have bottles of their ciders for sale in addition to bottles of wine from Staehly, which are mostly fruit wines of every kind you can imagine. Cherry, strawberry, pear, peach, and even tomato! I walked out with a great selection to host my own outdoor tasting at home. The people working at the bar were knowledgable and very kind. Pups are also welcome! There was a very well behaved St. Bernard puppy in there while we sat, sipped, and chatted. read more

Hidden gem near Gillette Castle. Delicious cider especially the one that is 1/2 cider and 1/2 hard cider. Do the sampler

We popped in here shortly before the shutdown when we were trying to complete our CT cider passport. This place is beautiful, the staff are very personable, and the cider is the best in the state. They have very creative ciders as well like the birch cider. We are excited to get back there when we can. read more

Yankee Cider - Cideries Near Me - East Haddam, Connecticut

This is a really great space, inside and out. The staff was very friendly. Lots of benches outside and a few tables. We didn't try the wines, but we tried all the ciders and they were all delicious. We'll be back to try more for sure! read more

Love it here , it's always pretty busy . Definitely recommend getting a flight so you can try everything. The prices are reasonable. Wish they would expand and offer food . But can't knock them for that . Service is okay , they days we have come it's been super busy and we had to wait a bit to be helped . I would suggest getting more staff if they could it would definitely help. The barn has a great atmosphere and they also sell growlers and wine which make great gifts . Highly recommend the Birch it's amazing . read more

Yankee Cider - Cideries Near Me - East Haddam, Connecticut

Great local ciders and wine. Perfect stop during a New England fall day! The Blueberry, Honeycrisp and Half/Half hard ciders were pretty darn yummy! read more

Beautiful spot! Near Gillette's castle too which is a plus! Great ciders, my favorite is their blueberry cider. During summer they have cider floats which are amazing !! Dog friendly too :) read more

Great products and fabulous people. Kevin (owner) very knowledgeable. Meg, our tender, is personable and made really good recommendations. Will return again! read more

Great afternoon. Sampling ciders and enjoying a picnic we brought with us. Plentiful benches, and a couple of picnic tables outside, more long tables inside. Homemade apple cider donuts and other snacks are available for purchase if you choose not to bring your own. Great spot that you can make a short stop or hang out awhile. read more