Hard apple cider, made by artisans across Massachusetts and the country, is undergoing a Renaissance! Hard apple cider has been enjoyed as a refreshing beverage for thousands of years. Today's fine line- up of this locally made beverage features a wide array of styles for every palette, often made with apples grown and harvested nearby. The apple variety contributes to the hard cider flavor profile with styles that are bone dry or very sweet. Cider apples are not the same as those in the supermarkets. They often have more tannins and acidity. How the cider is crafted determines its elegant, complex or earthy bouquet, just as the cider apples' terroir contributes flavor nuances based on the weather, soil, and geography. Check websites of the hard cider businesses listed to find retail locations where the products can be purchased, as well as tasting room hours. View our map of Hard Apple Cider makers.
Greater Boston
Bantam Cider Company, Somerville
Downeast Cider House, Charlestown
North of Boston
Central Massachusetts/MetroWest
Lookout Farm Hard Cider, Natick
Carlson Orchards Hard Cider, Harvard
Ragged Hill Cider, West Brookfield
South of Boston
Shoal Hopes Ciderworks, Provincetown
Western Massachusetts
Bear Swamp Orchard Distillery and Cidery, Ashfield
Berkshire Cider Project, North Adams
Outlook Farm Ciderhouse, Westhampton
West County Cider, Shelburne Falls
Look for these other Ciders in stores and at festivals!