Bob

Indifferent myself, but always looking out for something new.

I rather like Nine Pin (NY) and Citizen (VT).

Downeast and Bantam, are the popular ones where I curl though, both from MA.

zzrmark

I've only seen the commercial muck here in Florida but there was a time when I liked some of the offerings of nasty, 8%+ abv, stomach churning, Devon rough.

tom169

My wife likes Bold Rock cider and an off brand from Aldi.

rbackhouse

I find the Bold Rock too sweet.

I've tried some of Austin Eastciders and found them pretty good. I must confess I'm partial to some Magners on draught when I can find it

Bob

Magners, is something we can get quite easily down my way. It is not very popular though. Was able to get Crispin, as well and something I like, but wasn't popular either.

Hiro11

I've found that the best ciders are unsurprisingly from areas that grow the best apples: Vermont, New York State, Michigan, Washington etc. There are many good ciders here in the Midwest. I particularly like Vander Mill, Virtue and Blake's. All are from Michigan, very tasty and easy to find around here. I've found the big commercial brands like Angry Orchard, Redd's and Ace aren't nearly as good: too sweet, very light flavor, taste like crap if they're not ice cold. These bigger brands are just alcoholic soda for people who don't like beer. One exception: I do like Stella's "Cidre" a great deal, very apple-y, balanced and fresh tasting.

Bob

Yeah, most of the cider drinkers I know are gluten folks. Smirnoff, had a sample of a rose cider that wasn't entirely bad for a big brand.

ivanidea

My first visit to the USA in 2014 was to Austin. 3 of us Brits flew in for an IT conference, and made sure to visit the bars on 6th Street. We found one serving decent cider. 3 of us drank the months supply in 2 days.

Austin EastCiders is owned and run by an Englishman, who wanted to make dry cider. He's since made sweeter fruit ciders for the Americans, but still makes his original cider, and has now produced an even drier one. Sadly, not available in Florida, but I have friends who bring a case when they visit.

Saint Petersburg has a few places producing cider. 3 Daughters is my favourite one, although they do vary what they produce and sell at the brewery. Some of their ciders are canned. I think their Rose is their driest canned cider.

Total Wine sells English cider, as well as some dry Spanish cider too.

zzrmark

Huh, mebbe I should walk up there and try them out next time I head to Avid for a pint or three!

sid nv

Merrydown Silver wasn't bad but probably long gone now. As is Adge Cutler. But nice to see pre-internet content has been preserved by someone: