Bauman’s Cider Company – Kingston Black
Gervais, Oregon
The vast majority of cider around the world requires blending types of apples together since
very few varieties contain the requisite balance of acids, tannins, and sweetness to create a harmonious product by themselves. Of the prized few used to make high-quality single-variety ciders, the Kingston Black is considered one of the best. Bauman’s spontaneously fermented Kingston Black cider showcases all the dimensions of the bittersharp apple, with a high acid content shining against a rich, full, tannic mouthfeel. This is one to sip slowly, and ponder. baumanscider.com
Son of Man Sagardo Foeder Aged CiderPhoto by Travis Rainey, Styling by Megan Paetzhold
Son of Man – Sagardo
Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Basque cider is one of the more recognizable styles in the world. Funky, tart, and dry, it’s food-friendly and traditionally poured from high above the glass to rouse carbonation. Son of Man utilizes Oregon-grown apples to pay homage to this special cider making tradition, and Sagardo is their flagship. It’s aged in oak barrels called foeders, which soften the tannins and results in a distinctly bright and fun take on Spanish cider. sonofman.co
Potters Sod Cutter Craft Cider
Potter’s Craft Cider – Sod Cutter
Charlottesville, Virginia
Sod Cutter, Potter’s Craft Cider’s category-bending pineapple margarita gose cider, draws inspiration from both sour beers and tropical cocktails to create something completely new. With zero sugar and 5.5 percent ABV, Sod Cutter is an unfussy and refreshingly fruity concoction with big whiffs of pineapple on the nose, crisp apple in the finish, and a light citrusy sweetness balanced against a hint of sea salt. If you can, grab a can for on-the-go enjoyment, or opt to savor it at their picturesque 100-year-old tasting room only 15 minutes from downtown Charlottesville. potterscraftcider.com
