Tag Archives: Hudson Valley cider

The Ultimate Cider Guide (for the Hudson Valley)

Posted on August 10, 2021 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews It has been a tough year and half for just about everyone, and that light at the end of the tunnel seen this past spring has dimmed considerably in recent weeks, unfortunately. But despite the difficulties and … Continue reading →

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A Hard Cider Hat Trick

Posted on May 4, 2020 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews Both good things and bad come in threes. For my hard cider entries in the 30th Annual Hudson Valley Homebrew Competition last month, however, it was a rare and perfectly positive trifecta: not only did I take … Continue reading →

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Hopping Up Hudson Valley Cider

Posted on August 3, 2016 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews With its tradition of apple-producing excellence — and aided by the New York Farm Cidery license option — the Hudson Valley (HV) has become an epicenter of the burgeoning (hard) craft cider scene, supported by the Hudson Valley Cider Alliance. And as a … Continue reading →

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