Crispin Cider

Crispin is a new, local hard cider company that has appeared on the scene in the last year or so, and I have been checking them out for a while. Their offices are located in Northeast, right across from the Lunds.

Their ciders come in original, light, Brut (extra-dry) and an Artisanal Reserve Honeycrisp cider. Another notable difference is that they specifically suggest that you serve their ciders over ice, which is what I have done.

I have tried their Brut cider and their Artisanal reserve Honeycrisp cider and have been pretty satisfied. The brut has a really potent appley flavor without being overly sweet. At first it took a little getting used to as the flavor is really different that what I have been used to in a hard cider. However, the taste grows on you and you really start to appreciate cider that actually tastes the way its supposed to, and not like sugar.

The Honeycrisp cider is AMAZING. It comes in a larger, 22 oz bottle for splitting (or a really good night!). It has a mellower, sweeter flavor that is accented by the honey they use. It is sublime. I want more as I type this! The honeycrisp apples also give the cider a distinct flavor that differentiates it from other ciders. You will taste what I am talking about when you get some. Its a really excellent brew and I hope it becomes a yearly or all the time offering.

Drink good and local!