Fall Foliage and Fermentation: A Guide to New Jersey Hard Ciders To Visit this Autumn
What’s better than a crisp, refreshing hard cider on a perfect autumn day? Whether you’re cozying up by the fireplace, embarking on an orchard adventure, or simply savoring the season’s unique charm, hard cider, and fall weather are a match made in heaven. Here’s your essential roadmap to tracking down New Jersey’s hard cider at various locations throughout the Garden State.
New Jersey Hard Ciders:
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Armageddon Brewing
Armageddon is wholeheartedly committed to crafting the purest ciders and meads attainable, using only real fruit, devoid of concentrates, artificial flavors, or any unnecessary additives.
900 Chestnut Ave Suite J, Somerdale, NJ
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Beach Bee Meadery
Beach Bee Meadery, a family-owned and operated establishment located mere steps from the beach and Pier Village in Long Branch, offers a delightful range of meads and ciders in a variety of delicious flavors to cater to every taste. The property encompasses both a production area and a charming tasting room, ideal for tours, tastings, or simply as a relaxing hangout spot.
89 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ
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Burnt Mills Cider
Burnt Mills Cider Company places a strong emphasis on producing high-quality, locally-sourced hard cider to serve the unmet demand in the state of New Jersey. The cidery, situated in Bedminster, New Jersey, warmly welcomes the public. Their choice of the name “Burnt Mills” reflects a nod to the historical significance of this local area, deeply intertwined with Revolutionary-era events and New Jersey’s longstanding tradition of cider production. Burnt Mills Cider is dedicated to crafting superior hard ciders tailored to and inspired by the Garden State.
3540 Route 206 Bedminster, NJ
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Ironbound Hard Cider
Ironbound Farm, home to Ironbound Hard Cider and New Ark Farms, embodies a strong commitment to responsible business practices for the betterment of their community. They embrace the beauty and diversity of the Garden State through regenerative farming and cider production, fostering resilience and sustainability for their growers, producers, and visitors. Discover their Ciderhouse for award-winning ciders, farm-to-table dining, and seasonal events.
360 Co Rd 579, Asbury, NJ
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Melick’s
Melick’s in Oldwick holds the distinction of being the largest apple grower in the state for almost three centuries, boasting an impressive orchard with over 20,000 trees. Their foray into the world of hard ciders was born out of a collaboration between tenth-generation farmer John Melick and certified cider maker Scott Wyant. Wyant, whose expertise was honed through CIA certification, developed a passion for cider production during his time in Switzerland. Their fresh, premium, unfiltered apple cider at the cider mill is made from 100% apples.They press their own fresh apple cider, hard cider, and apple wine.
For more information on NJ craft beer, wine, distilleries, and cider be sure to check out the complete guide on New Jersey Isn’t Boring.
