What a fantastic tasting we had last evening! Even though there was a bit of a scramble with the location, our presenters, Bill and Michelle Larkin, did a wonderful job! I think we made some “converts” to cider! They presented six different and delightful ciders and one mead (not released yet) for our enjoyment. They were all unique and delicious!
Visit them at one of their many retail outlets. You will NOT be disappointed.
A special thanks to John Hoffman and Kevin Dering for providing some great accompaniments to the ciders. We enjoyed summer rolls with a hoisin peanut dipping sauce, salt sticks and prosciutto, and some orzo with pesto. Each one was a different taste sensation with the various ciders.
- Orange Chardonnay Pyment – Orange Blossom Honey fermented with NY Chardonnay grapes
- Picket Bone Dry Hard Apple Cider – Blend of available apples
- Bootlegger Bourbon Oak – Oaked with French Oak in stainless steel
- Baldwin Apple Cider – 100% Heirloom Baldwin Apples
- Broken Hearts are for Apples – 100% Stayman Winesap Apples*
- Grant’s Flying Pumpkin Hard Apple Cider – Pumpkin Spices with a blend of available apples
- Grierson’s Ginger Apple Cider – Fresh pressed ginger with a blend of available apples
- *People’s Choice (The name is a Frank Zappa reference)
Born out of obsession, Arsenal Cider House was conceived in 2008 and with the support of our awesome neighbors & community groups, Arsenal opened its doors in June of 2010 to a supportive and enthusiastic base of kick-ass customers. (You know who you are!)
Being the first cidery in Western Pennsylvania and the first to sell wine in "beer kegs" and growlers in the State, Arsenal Cider has been an early pioneering influence in the craft hard cider industry. Pioneering products such as Hop Cider IPC, Greirson's Ginger Hard Apple Cider, & Picket Bone Dry Hard Cider have made Arsenal an early industry leader.
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