Farnum Hill Ciders
On Farnum Hill, we stick to the true meaning of the word “cider” — an alcoholic beverage fermented from apples, just as “wine” is an alcoholic beverage fermented from grapes. When Prohibition hit the States, apple-growers’ sharp need for a new teetotal image cut the normal old word “cider” from its normal old meaning, and pasted it to the sweet brown ephemeral juice of autumn, normally called “apple juice.” Farnum Hill Ciders, at 6.5-7.5% alcohol, tend toward the dry, sharp, fruity and bountifully aromatic. We make them to gladden the moment and to freshen the flavors of companionable foods. We are proud of Farnum Hill Ciders, and we ‘ve been authoritatively told that, for now at least, they are the best-made ciders in America.
We’re rooting for more skilled apple-growers to take up the horticulture and craft of cider. Then maybe distinctive American orchard-based ciders will return to their pre-Prohibition glory and variety.
Johnny Appleseed planted the frontier for cider, after all — “Mom and apple pie” came later, erasing many happy facts from the national memory. But now real cider is back.
[...] sell more of his own. A visit to the Poverty Lane Orchards Web site and the pages dedicated to the Farnum Hill Ciders will give you some sense of the acclaim that these ciders are receiving in the marketplace. You [...]
How/where do we get your cider?? Saw Botany of Desire and would love to taste your cider!!!
Hi Debbie, and thanks for your message. We do have a number of retailers who ship according to state laws; Astor Wines in NY, Heights Chateau in NY, or perhaps Oak Tree Wines in NJ. We are also about to update our retail list online later in the week so I’m sure you have other options too. NJ and NY shops seem to be the most consistent shippers. Let me know please if you have any challenges! Best, Corrie
[...] link to others at the end, but I try not to let others sway my opinions. However, while I do follow Farnum Hill Cider in cyber world in which they have a large presence as an American cider producer, I am unable to [...]
Gary reviewed our ciders a while ago — he was not familiar with the category — and his shop in NJ, the Wine Library, will be carrying them soon. So hopefully we are doing something right! Thanks for the post. Corrie
Hi Corrie,
We met, last year, in New London. We played some telephone tag. Presently, I write a column on wine, The Inquisitive Palate, and will be suggesting your Farnum Extra Dry as an all American Favorite to toast the Fourth of July with.
I would love to hook up with you, for real! I have had a very busy past 6 months but have some ideas I would love to discuss with you.
All the best, Laura Guion 568-7230
Hi Laura — great to hear from you. I will give you a call this week and we can see how to work together. Thanks for thinking of us! Best, Corrie
[...] Ride Tomorrow My cider-fomenting penpal, Stephen Wood came to mind this afternoon, as I read the great M.F.K. [...]