The Best Hard Ciders That Are Not Too Sweet

Virginia-based Albemarle Ciderworks grows many vintage apple varieties in its orchard, including the Hewes Crab Apple, a cultivar that was once widely used for cider production in 18th-century Virginia. While crab apples can be divisive, Beth Demmon appreciates their character, calling them “not everybody’s favorite” but “a really kind of fun, quirky apple” that produces…

The Best Hard Ciders That Are Not Too Sweet