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re: Ciders discussion
Posted on 6/22/16 at 3:00 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Posted on 6/22/16 at 3:00 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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I sampled about 15 last week and many of them were not very sweet. That is what is so cool.
Yeah there are some up here that I have actually enjoyed. There's a maple one in the winter, as well as a spiced pumpkin one in the fall that are lower on the sweetness scale. But honestly, even those I think I'd have to switch over to something else after 2 or 3.
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Posted on 6/22/16 at 3:03 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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How many apple trees you run across here?
About as many avocado trees as I run across up here...yet I still see them for sale.
I didn't say I ran the math and have a small business proposal to bring to a bank, I just think it's a niche market that will be growing in popularity in the future.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 3:05 pm to Tigertown in ATL
There's a local cidery here in Dallas that just opened a second location this year. I too wasn't a fan of cider until I tried some more interesting flavors from a local place.
They are putting out about 5 ciders at a time, most of them pretty good. The crackberry (cranberry and blackberry) being my favorite:
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They are putting out about 5 ciders at a time, most of them pretty good. The crackberry (cranberry and blackberry) being my favorite:
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Posted on 6/22/16 at 3:06 pm to AbitaFan08
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About as many avocado trees as I run across up here...yet I still see them for sale.
We sell plenty of apples too, but you need a large bulk quantity readily available, to make something like cider profitable, which would likely explain why most of the production is in regions where apples grow abundantly. I just can't see it making sense to produce here.
There's plenty of things to lament Louisiana production being 'late in the game on', I just don't necessarily see this as one. I wouldn't really see the benefit of shipping in pre-processed juice, except for maybe a tiny niche type production.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 3:10 pm to AbitaFan08
Also, my neighbor has an avocado tree growing like crazy in his yard. 
The next producing apple tree I see in Louisiana will be the first.
The next producing apple tree I see in Louisiana will be the first.
This post was edited on 6/22/16 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 6/22/16 at 3:33 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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There's plenty of things to lament Louisiana production being 'late in the game on', I just don't necessarily see this as one.
I never said Louisiana was late to the game. I think it's still a very new concept. I realize apples don't grow in LA, I just don't think that's an insurmountable hurdle. That's my point. But it's not like I've run the numbers or anything.
See the poster above who mentioned a cidery in Dallas as an example.
This post was edited on 6/22/16 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 6/22/16 at 3:43 pm to Salmon
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I definitely think craft cider is the next big thing, but like with most things, LA will be a good 10 years behind
I disagree. The reason being, is that beer already had a base. Craft started by exposing that base to other beers outside of the big 3. Then you have all the new craft fans and there you go.
Cider doesn't have a very large base compared to beer. So breaking away from the traditional cider guys, i don't really see it being a big boom, the way craft beer has been.
Now none of this doesn't mean craft cider isn't good. I really wouldn't know. My experience with cider is woodchuck, and i dont care for it. Way too sweet.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 4:09 pm to BugAC
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Cider doesn't have a very large base compared to beer. So breaking away from the traditional cider guys, i don't really see it being a big boom, the way craft beer has been.
I think the logic is probably that this is an extension of the craft beer boom.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 4:18 pm to Matisyeezy
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I think the logic is probably that this is an extension of the craft beer boom.
I'd say so.
The place in Seattle we went to had a pretty decent craft beer list as well-obviously for the friends of the cider drinkers or those like me who just want to try both.
I'm excited about this thread simply because like I said, I didn't realize this world existed. Different flavors, levels of tart and sweet, different apple varieties, and some even with hops.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 4:41 pm to Matisyeezy
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I think the logic is probably that this is an extension of the craft beer boom.
Well, duh.
Same with mead... and LA does produce its own honey.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 5:03 pm to LSUBoo
More widely available yet good is Crispin. I enjoy one over a few ice cubes.
Ace has a nice pear cider.
Both out of California.
Ace has a nice pear cider.
Both out of California.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 5:20 pm to Tigertown in ATL
helps to be in a place that grows apples.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 5:30 pm to SammyTiger
We probably have a 1/2 dozen cideries in Portland. More out in the state. Every single tap room in Portland has multiple taps wasted on ciders. Every one. I know one taproom that has 12 taps - 6 for beer and 6 for cider. Their beer taps are good. I just wish the ratio was 10/2, and not 6/6.
I will start drinking ciders when I run out of new beers to try. So far, it hasn't happened, yet.
I will start drinking ciders when I run out of new beers to try. So far, it hasn't happened, yet.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 5:48 pm to LSUBoo
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Well, duh.
Same with mead... and LA does produce its own honey.
Okay, dick
I was trying to help Bug out without being rude. I know, that's weird for me. I try sometimes.
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We probably have a 1/2 dozen cideries in Portland. More out in the state.
This was starting to happen right when I left North Carolina. I wouldn't say that it has taken off, but there are a few throughout the state. I'm largely nonplussed. Put it this way -- I'd order a beer I've never had before that I'm mildly interested in over a cider I've had before and know is great. I have no problem pulling one off the shelf at Stein's to try at my leisure, however.
Posted on 6/22/16 at 5:58 pm to Matisyeezy
We have beaucoup apples, so it makes sense. We also have beaucoup hops, so that makes sense, too. Then we tie it all together with the hipsters...
Posted on 6/22/16 at 6:04 pm to AbitaFan08
Bishop Cider Company here in Dallas has been at it for a couple of years and recently started bottling. I haven't had a lot of their stuff but I did have a sour cider they did and it was pretty good.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 4:11 pm to DonChowder
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Ace has a nice pear cider.
Got a 6 of this
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Sonoma Ciders out of Healdsburg make a terrific pear cider
Bought a 4 pack of their Apple.
Anyone heard of Jack's Hard Cider? That's another I can get here. From PA
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