Green Options » cider http://greenoptions.com/tag/cider Posts tagged 'cider' Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:03:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Curl up in Front of the Fire with Hard Cider http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/10/02/cure-up-in-front-of-the-fire-with-hard-cider/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/10/02/cure-up-in-front-of-the-fire-with-hard-cider/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:03:44 +0000 Stuart Stein http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/10/02/cure-up-in-front-of-the-fire-with-hard-cider/ To me, cider is one of those comfort foods. Reminds me of days gone by, memories almost forgotten and curling up in front of the fire with that special someone.

Hard cider is making a comeback - not that it ever went away - especially cider produced from artisans farming sustainably and producing product using the heirloom method. Just like in wine making, one must consider factors like the type of apple, the fragrance, color, clarity, and blend of tastes. Also like in wine making, the best hard ciders are a blend of juices from different fruits balancing the acidity, tannins, and aromatics.

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