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Ciders and Meads coming from Abu Nawas! Eden, B. Nektar, Superstition and more!

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  • Eden Harvest Cider – Peak Bloom 12/4/12oz CANS – The best version of canned hard cider you’re ever going to try. Floral, clean, and about the sweetness of biting into an apple, this semi-dry canned cider is made with Vermont McIntosh and Empire apples, with a smattering of heirloom apples to add complex layers to its flavor profile. Your taste buds called; they’re ready to bloom. 6.2% ABV – VT
  • Eden Harvest Cider – Deep Cut 12/4/12oz CANS – Feel it in your bones dry. Notes of peach, black tea, citrus. Bone dry, unfiltered, Deep Cut includes aged tannic cider blended in for an amazing canned cider experience. Deep Cut is deep – you can taste the smooth astringency in this can right up against peach and tropical fruit notes lent to it by the McIntosh and Empire apples. If you’re looking for a superb dry cider – this is the one for you. Branch out with our Deep Cut dry cider that’s hazy and fruity, but has 0g sugar and 0 Carbs. 6.2% ABV – VT
  • Eden Harvest Cider – Brut Rose 12/4/12oz CANS – Get sippin! It’s a dry rosé canned for convenience. Notes of bright red berries. Rosé in a can – who could ask for more? Thirst quenching, crushable, and all day drinking experience. Top off a spritz or enjoy on its own. On the drier side of most rosé ciders, our Brut Rosé is infused with red currant with a light sweetness balanced with soft acidity and tannin. Amazing with grilled food. 6.9% ABV – VT
  • Eden Harvest Cider – Trail Sider 12/4/12oz CANS – 100% Vermont apples, fermented to a sour profile, then blended with local raw honey and infused with fresh-picked lemon balm. Tangy, slightly sweet, all natural and delicious. 6.5% ABV – VT
  • Eden Specialty Cider – Sandwich Buddy 12/375ml BOT – A dry, sparkling cider made with a blend of culinary apples and traditional cider apple varieties. Crafted as a “table cider” with balanced tannins and acidity, and meant to be a versatile pairing with nearly any food. Enjoy it on its own or top a sparkling cocktail, this easy drinking cider is a sure crowd pleaser! 7.5% ABV – VT
  • Eden Specialty Cider – Imperial Rose 750ml BOT – Cider with Red Currant , Off-Dry, Petillant. Heirloom apples pressed fresh and cryo-concentrated create the base of this imperial cider, then blended with red currant and ice cider to round out the palette. Ripe red fruit with delicate earthy tannin creates a cider with excellent structure. Take a sip and be transported to warmer memories. 11% ABV – VT
  • Eden Brut Nature Sparkling Champagne Cider 12/375ml BOT – Champagne, but make it apples. Notes of Dried Apples, Biscuit, Citrus, Green Hay Bottled using the traditional champagne method, Brut Nature is a labor of care, love, and time. Brute Nature begins with a delicious base cider made with heirloom and bittersweet apples. We spur second fermentation by putting a little bit of our Ice Cider in each bottle and then let it rest for at least 18 months. Each bottle is then hand-disgorged to remove the yeast from the secondary fermentation, creating a clean, dry, balanced, naturally sparkling cider that is unfiltered and unpasteurized. Brut Nature takes at least two years to make it from harvest to your table. The aging process gives this dry, sparkling cider a depth and complexity of flavor that makes a perfect dinner companion for a wide variety of food. 8.4% ABV – VT
  • Moonlight Meadery Kurt’s Apple Pie 12/375ml BOT – Meads made from local apple cider with Madagascar-bourbon vanilla and Vietnamese cinnamon spice added. Get your piece of the pie! 14% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Sensual 12/375ml BOT – Sweet Wildflower honey mead. 15.3% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Monkey Bread12/375ml BOT – Banana Maple Mead with Cinnamon. 14% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Fling 12/375ml BOT – Semi-sweet and tart Strawberry Rhubarb Mead. 14% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Desire 12/375ml BOT – Award-Winning Mead with blueberries, black cherries, and blackcurrants. 14% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Darkness 12/375ml BOT – Elderberry Mead. Dry, big bold elderberry with a light ginger finish. 14% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Entice 12/375ml BOT – A lusciously rich Cherry Mead. A little tart, a little sweet, and completely delicious, this tart cherry mead is sure to please. 14% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Linger 12/375ml BOT – Outstanding Raspberry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Black Currant, and Cherry Mead. 14% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Red Dress 12/375ml BOT – Red Currant Mead. This little number is sweet and sexy, just the right balance between the honey and the red currants. 14% ABV.
  • Moonlight Meadery Smitten 12/375ml BOT – Delicious Peach Mead. Peaches and citrus notes tantalize the tongue and balance the honey to create a semi-sweet mead. This satisfying treat promises a succulent finish that you will VERY much fall in love with. 14% ABV.
  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer – Variety Pack 4/6/12oz CANS – A killer pack! Six cans of delicious Zombie Killer in three flavors – Peach, Blood Orange, and the original, Cherry! 5.5% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer 6/4/12oz CANS – The Award Winning Hard Cider that put our friends on the map. Deep Pink Hard Cider with Michigan Star Thistle Honey and Tart Cherries, lightly carbonated. Perfection! 5.5% ABV ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer – Cranberry 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Honey and Cranberry. B. Nektar Famed concoction with Cranberry twist fit for the season! Absolutely wonderful balance of tartness and sweetness. 5.5% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Stupid Man Suit 6/4/12oz CANS – Fresh pressed Michigan Cider, Balaton Cherry, Raspberry & Black Currant juices. Donnie Darko makes an appearance! 5.5% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar The Dude’s Rug 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Tea and Chai Spices including Cardamom, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger & Vanilla. 5.5% ABV ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Blood Amulet 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider With Raspberries & Cranberries. 6.2% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Core Crusher 12/500ml BOT – Bone-Dry Hard Cider. Fresh Rich Apples. 6.8% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Punk Lemonade 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Raspberry & Lemon. 6.3% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • Superstition Fallen Mist 24/12oz CANS – Fallen Mist takes cider making to a new place, both exciting and familiar. Apples and cinnamon delight the senses with nostalgia while gunpowder green tea, rose petals and rose hips offer a savory character and complexity, all brought together by aging on oak. 6% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition BeeMosa 24/12oz CANS – Your favorite mimosa inspired mead is now available in 12oz cans. This bubbly session mead with oranges is perfect for brunch, poolside, or whatever adventure awaits you. 6% ABV – AZ.
  • Superstition BeeLini 24/12oz CANS – BeeLini is a bubbly session mead made with white peaches and honey, and drinks like a bellini in a can. BeeLini is the perfect accompaniment to a great brunch and it is impossible to sip without a smile. 6% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Crystal Sail 4/6/16oz CANS – Sparkling Mango Session Mead at a Crushable 6% ABV.
  • Superstition Dune Bloom 24/12oz CANS – Wild West inspired session mead is now available in 12oz! This bubbly mead is made with prickly pear and invokes the vibrant terroir of the Southwest and the ephemeral character unique to Arizona’s Sonoran desert. 6% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Blueberry Spaceship Box 12/750ml BOT – Blueberry Spaceship Box, the top rated hard cider in the world, a spectacular blend of sweet and tart, of apple and blueberry. 5.5% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Pillars of Creation 12/750ml BOT – The sister product to our top rated Blueberry Spaceship Box. Pillars Of Creation is an apple cider made with both tart and sweet dark cherries for a flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Tart and juicy, it’s the perfect bubbly drink for any time of year! 5.5% ABV – AZ

The Traditional Ciders of England:

  • Henney’s England’s Pride Medium Cider 12/500ml BOT – A Semi-Dry, slightly aerated cider. The indication “England’s Pride” emphasizes the original English method of making cider, consisting in the fermentation of freshly squeezed apple juice and aging throughout the winter. Cider has a good balance of sweetness and sourness while possessing bright apple tones and light dryness. This drink is universal, it is served slightly chilled, with pastries, dishes from vegetables, fish, and poultry. 6% ABV.
  • Henney’s Dry Cider 12/500ml BOT – Dry Aerated cider made from red bittersweet English apples. It includes varieties of Dabinett, Ashton Bitter, Tremletts Bitter, Yarlington Mill, and Michelin. This selection of apples provided the drink with a clean, bright fruity taste with fine tannins and notes of spices. Dry cider “Henney’s” has pleasant carbonization and lightness, it is served slightly chilled, with meat and vegetable dishes. 6% ABV.
  • Henney’s Vintage Cider 12/500ml BOT – Made from a single year’s pressing and naturally still. Appley and intense, with a real depth of flavor, it tastes of late summer with notes of apricots, herbs, and apple crumb and is the sort of cider you serve with food. 6.5% ABV.
  • Hogan’s Dry Cider 12/500ml BOT – Dry, sparkling British cider balances the complexity of tannic English bittersweet cider apples with a hint of residual sweetness. 5.8% ABV.
  • Hogan’s Medium Dry Cider 12/500ml BOT – Medium dry, sparkling British cider. 5.8% ABV.
  • Hogan’s Hazy Daisy Bag-in-Box 3/3L BOX – Medium still cider in Packaged in Bag in box (like boxed wine…) 3.9% ABV.

The Wonderful and Funky Ciders of Spain:

  • RIBELA ARTESANA SIDRA 24/330ml BOT – Sidra produced with a selection of historical Galician apples. The perfect balance between sour, sweet and bitter hints.
  • Trabanco Sidra Natural Finca San Pedro De Anes 12x750ml BOT – Apples: 70% Lin with a blend of local apples sourced from the San Pedro de Anes orchard. Vinification: This cider has been fermented with indigenous yeasts and in accordance with the guidelines for “Naturally Fermented Quality Ciders.” Serving: Sidra Natural should be served cold in a wide glass and poured from a great height to break up the residual carbonic gas. Only a small amount (one sip’s worth) should be poured into the glass at a time.
  • Begiristain Gorenak Sidra Natural 8/375ml BOT – As its name suggests “the supreme, the sublime, the highest ones,” GORENAK represents the highest-quality sagardoa or Basque cider brands.
  • Begiristain D.O. Euskal Sidra Natural 12/375ml BOT – The Begiristain cider house is the oldest cider house still in operation in the Goierri and Tolosaldea area. Beautiful and a great example of Authentic Basque Sidra
  • Arizia Sagardoa Cider 6/750ml BOT – Basque Sidra. It is made following the traditional method, without additive yeasts or chemical products. It has a special character and amber color, interesting bitterness and fabulous apple flavor. The low acidity levels make this cider healthy and a totally natural product.
  • Arratzain Sagardo Naturala 12/750ml BOT – Pure and direct certified organic Basque cider. This 3 hectare family estate is located in the mountains just south of San Sebastian. This natural cider is made from a mixture of 20-30 different native Basque apple varieties, fermented in stainless steel and then aged in large old oak barrels.

The OG Ciders of Normandie:

  • Cidrerie du Leguer Cidre Tempet’ 12/750ml BOT – Cédric Le Bloas moved back home to Brittany to make traditional Breton ciders from organically grown French cider apples. (This guy is gently hopped to perfection)
  • Cidrerie du Leguer Poire 12/750ml BOT – Handmade pear cider from Brittany in northwest France. Cédric Le Bloas inherited his cider making skills from his Grandfather.
  • Clos des Citots, Poire 12/750ml BOT – A dry cider made from organic pears with some noticeable sediment. Martine & Gérard Lenormand grow both apples and pears, and have been working the land since 1998. Their Poiré is made from a mix of Plant de Blanc, De Cloche, and Champagne pears, planted on limestone/loam soils. Fermentation is in the tank and the poiré goes through a light filtration before bottling with no sulfur added.

Denmark:

  •  Mousserende AEblevin Sparkling Apple Brut 6/750ml BOT – Danish Artisan Sparkling Cider. Made from organic Danish apples. Traditional second fermentation in bottle, with yeast from Lilleø orchard. 7% ABV – DK

NEW ZEALAND:

  • Peckham’s Blackcurrant Cider 24/330ml CANS – New Zealand Artisan Cider. Intense berry tastes burst out of this cider, where the blackcurrants hold their own against the robust apple cider. All the goodness of apples and blackcurrants in a perfect balance of sweet and sharp. 5.3% ABV – NZ

Evil Twin, Front Porch, Abomination, Clown Shoes, Jolly Pumpkin, Jester King, Prairie, and many ciders coming from Abu Nawas this week!

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EVIL TWIN BREWING:

  • EVIL TWIN WHAT EVEN IS PUMPKIN SPICE? 6/4/16OZ CANS – Milkshake-Style IPA Brewed with Pumpkin and Pumpkin Spices. 7.5% ABV – CT
  • Evil Twin Imperial Doughnut Break 4/6/16oz CANS – The Legendary Beer is Back. Imperial Porter with Vanilla Coffee Almonds and (you guessed it) Donuts. 11.5% ABV – CT
  • Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Stout with Almonds, Espresso, Vanilla – 11.5% ABV – CT

FRONT PORCH BREWING:

  • Front Porch Neil’s Donut Apple Crumb 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Stout brewed with Apple Crumb Donuts. 10% ABV – CT
  • Front Porch Reverse Mermaid HBC 586 6/4/16oz CANS – IPA jam packed with tropical HBC586, and Citra, Mosaic, Strata. 6.6% ABV – CT
  • Front Porch Cosmic Brownie Bday Stout 6/4/16oz CANS – Birthday Cake Brownie Imperial Stout brewed with Cacao Nibs & Vanilla. 11% ABV – CT

ABOMINATION BREWING:

  • Abomination Brewing Forbidden Pumpkin 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Milkshake IPA Double Dry Hopped with Citra and Mosaic then fermented atop a monstrous amount of Pumpkin, Spices, Vanilla, & Milk Sugar. This hazy IPA pairs perfectly with hoodies, fall hikes and nights out by the fire pit with friends! 9.3% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Midday Snack Choc PB Banana 6/4/16oz CANS – Stout brewed with Peanut Butter, Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, & Banana. 7.7% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Midnight Snack Chocolate Fondue 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Pastry Imperial Stout with Chocolate Cream, Vanilla & Pound Cake. 14% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing The Harvester Soursop, Tangerine and Blueberry 6/4/16oz CANS – The Harvester is a rotating series of fruit forward sours exploring how various fruit combinations play off each other in a sour ale. Brewed with Soursop, Tangerine, & Blueberry. For a Harvester Slushie, Stick in in Freezer. Wait 2 Hours. Open. Pour. Enjoy & Thank us later! DO NOT FORGET ABOUT THE BEER YOU STUCK IN THE FREEZER 🙂 7.1% ABV – CT

CLOWN SHOES BREWING:

  • Clown Shoes Pumpkin Sombrero 6/4/16oz CANS – Mexican-Style Chocolate Stout with Pumpkin Puree! 7% ABV – MA
  • Clown Shoes Harvest Blender 6/4/16oz CANS – Smoothie IPA with Plum, Peach, Apricot Purées and Lactose. Hopped with Citra and Galaxy. 7% ABV – MA
  • Clown Shoes Pecan Pie Porter 6/4/16oz CANS – The return of the legend, Genghis Pecan rules with an iron fist. American Porter with Bourbon Vanilla Pecan Pie Flavor. 8% ABV – MA

Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela – VINTAGE RESERVE -12/750ml BOT – Ok, so the joke was Jolly Pumpkin doesn’t brew a pumpkin beer. Ron begs to differ! Pumpkin Wild Ale Packed with real pumpkins, hints of spice and a gentle kiss of cacao to lighten the soul. 5.9% ABV – MI 

JESTER KING BREWERY:

  • Jester King Grim Harvest 12/750 ml BOT – Farmhouse ale refermented with Blackberries. 5.2% ABV – TX

PRAIRIE ARTISAN ALES:
Prairie Artisan Ales Pumpkin Kerfuffle 6/4/12oz CANS – Imperial Tart Beer with Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend and Toasted Marshmallow. 8.2% ABV – OK
Prairie Artisan Ales Blueberry Boyfriend 6/4/12oz CANS – Sour Ale with Blueberries and Lemon Zest! Just in time for the warmup, or so we hope! 5.4% ABV – OK
Prairie Artisan Ales Punch 6/4/12oz CANS – Sour Ale with Blackberry, Cherry, and Lime. 5.4% ABV – OK

CIDERS:A multitude of fun cider from stateside and around the world. Too many cool ones to list, we are featuring a few new ones and some welcome old friends, but make sure you look in the list thoroughly! If French CIDRE/PERRY or Spanish SIDRA is your jam, please also consult the wine list for a more extensive selection

  • Eden Heritage Cider 6/4/16oz CANS – Authentic Heritage Cider. Locally grown Heritage Dabinett • McIntosh • Empire • Spartan • Esopus Spitzenburg varieties. Pressed at harvest, fermented slow and cold to preserve every drop of flavor. No added sugar, color or flavoring. Kingston Black, McIntosh, Empire, Bulmers Norman, Gravenstein. 6.2% ABV – VT
  • Peckham’s Blackcurrant Cider 24/330ml CANS – New Zealand Artisan Cider. Intense berry tastes burst out of this cider, where the blackcurrants hold their own against the robust apple cider. All the goodness of apples and blackcurrants in a perfect balance of sweet and sharp. 5.3% ABV – NZ 
  • Peckham’s Boysenberry Cider 24/330ml CANS – New Zealand Artisan Cider. Fresh picked, intense flavors of boysenberries against a crisp cider background. Real fruit, fresh Boysenberry taste without too much sweetness. Refreshingly sophisticated. 5.4% ABV – NZ
  • Peckham’s Moutere Apple Cider 24/330ml CANS – New Zealand Artisan Cider. Traditional apple cider, rounded and spiritzy, with mild tannins and fruity notes. Tart, honeyed, blend of tree ripened cider and Jonagold apples. Off-dry. 5.8% ABV – NZ
  • Mousserende AEblevin Sparkling Apple Brut 6/750ml BOT – Danish Artisan Sparkling Cider. Made from organic Danish apples. Traditional second fermentation in bottle, with yeast from Lilleø orchard. 7% ABV – DK
  • Henney’s Dry Cider 12/500ml BOT – Dry Aerated cider made from red bittersweet English apples. It includes varieties of Dabinett, Ashton Bitter, Tremletts Bitter, Yarlington Mill, and Michelin. This selection of apples provided the drink with a clean, bright fruity taste with fine tannins and notes of spices. Dry cider “Henney’s” has pleasant carbonization and lightness, it is served slightly chilled, with meat and vegetable dishes. 6% ABV.
  • Hogan’s Dry Cider 12/500ml BOT – Dry, sparkling British cider balances the complexity of tannic English bittersweet cider apples with a hint of residual sweetness. 5.8% ABV.
  • Begiristain D.O. Euskal Sidra Natural 12/375ml BOT – The Begiristain cider house is the oldest cider house still in operation in the Goierri and Tolosaldea area. Beautiful and a great example of Authentic Basque Sidra

Ciders and Meads galore coming from Abu Nawas! Eden, B. Nektar, and much more!

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Eden Heritage Cider:

  • Eden Heritage Cider 6/4/16oz CANS – Authentic Heritage Cider. Locally grown Heritage Dabinett • McIntosh • Empire • Spartan • Esopus Spitzenburg varieties. Pressed at harvest, fermented slowly and cold to preserve every drop of flavor. No added sugar, color or flavoring. Kingston Black, McIntosh, Empire, Bulmers Norman, Gravenstein. 6.2% ABV – VT
  • Eden Brut Nature Sparkling Champagne Cider 12/375ml – Half-Bottles – Naturally sparkling dry hard cider made from heirloom and bittersweet apple varieties. Bubbly, very dry, balanced flavors. 8.4% ABV – VT
  • Eden Imperial Rose Cider 12/375ml – This elegant hard cider is reminiscent of Champagne. Barrel-fermented and aged 1 year in French Oak puncheons • Secondary fermentation in the bottle using juice, no sugar added.100% Vermont Apples. 8.5% ABV – VT
  • Eden Iapetus Wines Collab: Orogenies 12/750ml – Collaboration with Iapetus Wines of Shelburne, Vermont. Apple-Grape Petillant Naturel with white wine grapes and heirloom apples. GRAPE VARIETIES: Louise Swenson • Itasca • APPLE VARIETIES: Gravenstein • St. Edmunds Russet • Rubinette • Binet Rouge • Cherry Cox. • 90 cases produced •

B. NEKTAR CANS & Bottles:

  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Honey and Cherry Added. Crisp, clean apple cider, round, ripe tart cherry. 100% Gluten Free. 5.5% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Black Fang 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Blackberries, Clove, and Orange Zest. Sweet and smooth with a full-bodied, dark berry wine character. Reminiscent of Spanish sangria and Garnacha grape wine. 100% Gluten-free. 6.4% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Sunrise Bay 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Pineapple. Delicate notes of fresh pineapple lend a subtle sweetness to the understated honey character. Mild citrus acidity compliments and balances the gentle sweetness. Light body and soft mouthfeel with a semi-dry finish. 4% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Mango Sorbet 6/4/12oz CANS – Mango mead w/ a hint of black peppercorns. Bright and crisp with fruity mango, sweet honey, and citrus notes. Light-bodied and clean with a lingering subtle black peppercorn finish. 100% Gluten Free. 6% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Orange Cream Delight 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Natural Orange and Vanilla. 100% Gluten Free. 5.9% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Lime Cream Delight 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Natural Lime and Vanilla. A refreshing lime and vanilla beverage with added lactose for a creamy texture. It’s the adult version of a popsicle. 100% Gluten Free. 5.9% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Blueberry & Lemon. Sweet blueberry and creamy honey followed by notes of blueberry ski and tart lemon. 100% Gluten-free. 6.4% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade 12/500ml – Mead with Blueberry & Lemon. Sweet blueberry and creamy honey followed by notes of blueberry ski and tart lemon. 100% Gluten-free. 6.4% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Ow! My Mangos 12/500ml – Honey Mango Wine with Natural Flavors and Habaneros. Originally started as a B. Nektar’s B-Side, a rare collection of limited edition batches that are often our mead makers’ pet projects. 100% Gluten-free. 11% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Punk Core Crusher 12/500ml – Bone-Dry Hard Cider. Fresh Rich Apples. 6.8% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar The Dude’s Rug 12/500ml – Hard Cider with Tea and Chai Spices. Sweet, fresh apples with notes of cinnamon, clove, cardamom, ginger and raisin. 100% Gluten Free. 5.9% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Wildberry Pyment 12/375ml – Mead with Natural Wildberry. Striking aroma of Blackberries, Strawberries, Orange Blossom Honey and Red Grapes. 15% ABV – MI

CIDRE, POIRÉ, SIDRA & Such:
The OG Ciders of Normandie:

  • Julien Fremont, Cidre Brut Nature (2020) 12/750ml – A mix of at least 10 varieties of apples. Apples are hand harvested, then, for the fruit that needs it, stored in an attic in order to slightly dehyrate the fruit and increase the concentration. The apples are then mashed to obtain a pulp that macerates for a few hours before being pressed through a web cloth to gather the juices. The juice is then racked into large barrels where it ferments for about six months. After racking the juices between barrels in order to calm down the yeasts, the juices are bottled partially fermented and will continue to ferment in the bottle, trapping the created carbon dioxide and resulting in a natural carbonation. A deposit at the bottom of the bottle is normal.
  • Cidrerie du Leguer Cidre Tempet’ 12/750ml – Cédric Le Bloas moved back home to Brittany to make traditional Breton ciders from organically grown French cider apples. (This guy is gently hopped to perfection)
  • Cidrerie du Leguer Poire 12/750ml – Handmade pear cider from Brittany in northwest France. Cédric Le Bloas inherited his cider making skills from his Grandfather.
  • Clos des Citots, Poire 12/750ml – A dry cider made from organic pears with some noticeable sediment. Martine & Gérard Lenormand grow both apples and pears, and have been working the land since 1998. Their Poiré is made from a mix of Plant de Blanc, De Cloche, and Champagne pears, planted on limestone/loam soils. Fermentation is in the tank and the poiré goes through a light filtration before bottling with no sulfur added.

The Wonderful and Funky Ciders of Spain:

  • Alma de Trabanco Quinquina (6x1L) – Alma de Trabanco Quinquina en Rama is a new aperitif from Trabanco, the most iconic natural cider house in Asturias, Spain. Alma was born from memories of founder Emilio Trabanco, who would add a little cider to his vermouth, thus balancing the sweetness of vermouth with the refreshing acidity of his cider. Alma is the refinement of decades of local tradition. Made with cinchona, wormwood, savory, gentian, artemisia, boldo, cinnamon, star anise, coriander, thyme, and vanilla. Fruits include cherry, orange peel, and lemon.
  • Trabanco Sidra Natural Finca San Pedro De Anes (12x750ml) – Apples: 70% Lin with a blend of local apples sourced from the San Pedro de Anes orchard. Vinification: This cider has been fermented with indigenous yeasts and in accordance with the guidelines for “Naturally Fermented Quality Ciders.” Serving: Sidra Natural should be served cold in a wide glass and poured from a great height to break up the residual carbonic gas. Only a small amount (one sip’s worth) should be poured into the glass at a time.
  • Begiristain D.O. Euskal Sidra Natural 12/375ml – The Begiristain cider house is the oldest cider house still in operation in the Goierri and Tolosaldea area. Beautiful and a great example of Authentic Basque Sidra
  • Begiristain Gorenak Sidra Natural 8/375ml – As its name suggests “the supreme, the sublime, the highest ones,” GORENAK represents the highest-quality sagardoa or Basque cider brands.
  • Arizia Sagardoa Cider 6/750ml – Basque Sidra. It is made following the traditional method, without additive yeasts or chemical products. It has a special character and amber color, interesting bitterness and fabulous apple flavor. The low acidity levels make this cider healthy and a totally natural product.
  • RIBELA ARTESANA SIDRA 24/330ml – Sidra produced with a selection of historical Galician apples. The perfect balance between sour, sweet and bitter hints.
  • Isastegi Sagardo Naturala 12/375ml – Gloriously pure, funky Basque Cider. Made from a blend of local indigenous apple varieties, this is wonderful stuff!
  • Arratzain Sagardo Naturala 12/750ml – Pure and direct certified organic Basque cider. This 3 hectare family estate is located in the mountains just south of San Sebastian. This natural cider is made from a mixture of 20-30 different native Basque apple varieties, fermented in stainless steel and then aged in large old oak barrels.

The Traditional Ciders of England:

  • Hogan’s Hazy Daisy Bag-in-Box 3/3L – Medium still cider in Packaged in Bag in box (like boxed wine…) 3.9% ABV.
  • Hogan’s Dry Cider 12/500ml bottles – Dry, sparkling British cider balances the complexity of tannic English bittersweet cider apples with a hint of residual sweetness. 5.8% ABV.
  • Hogan’s Medium Dry Cider 12/500ml bottles – Medium dry, sparkling British cider. 5.8% ABV.
  • Henney’s England’s Pride Medium Cider 12/500ml – A Semi-Dry, slightly aerated cider. The indication “England’s Pride” emphasizes the original English method of making cider, consisting in the fermentation of freshly squeezed apple juice and aging throughout the winter. Cider has a good balance of sweetness and sourness while possessing bright apple tones and light dryness. This drink is universal, it is served slightly chilled, with pastries, dishes from vegetables, fish, and poultry. 6% ABV.
  • Henney’s Dry Cider 12/500ml – Dry Aerated cider made from red bittersweet English apples. It includes varieties of Dabinett, Ashton Bitter, Tremletts Bitter, Yarlington Mill, and Michelin. This selection of apples provided the drink with a clean, bright fruity taste with fine tannins and notes of spices. Dry cider “Henney’s” has pleasant carbonization and lightness, it is served slightly chilled, with meat and vegetable dishes. 6% ABV.
  • Henney’s Vintage Cider 12/500ml – Made from a single year’s pressing and naturally still. Appley and intense, with a real depth of flavor, it tastes of late summer with notes of apricots, herbs, and apple crumb and is the sort of cider you serve with food. 6.5% ABV.