May 2022

May’s Explorer Box features Den of Thieves and Native- Kriek

BOOK OF NOMAD | DEN OF THIEVES
Last up in the Sake Cider series is DEN OF THEIVES, a Yuzu Pear Sake Cider. 6.9%abv⁠ .Sometimes we like to keep our ingredient list simple(ish); in this cider, you will find NY Apples, Pear, Yuzu, Lemongrass, Peony White Tea, Ginger, and Ashwagandha Root.⁠ Yuzu is such a fun flavor; we have been using it more and more. The high citrus content Yuzu provides is really beautiful. ⁠Belly up to the sushi bar - crack a can - embrace the bubblegummy - lemongrass flavors, and enjoy! Cheers.⁠

NATIVE | KRIKE

Pouring a beautiful deep cherry red, this blend came from three different places in our cidery - oak neutral barrels, the founder, and pressed Balaton cherry. We back sweetened with a bit of the Balaton cherry juice, which gives it a nice balance to the higher acidity in this cider.⁠
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What makes this Kriek special is not only the native Hudson Valley yeast and bacteria used for fermentation; it's the type of cherry we co-fermented with, Balaton cherries.⁠
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Balaton cherries are special because these are the type of cherries that traditional kriek and lambics use. So if you turned a lambic into a cider, that's this concept. ⁠

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TASTING
Are your ciders chilly? Do you have your tasting card and a pen handy? Taste through your Cider Explorers Box with Kyle.

CIDER COCKTAIL
Edward Gibbons-Brown, one of our favorite local mixologists and theater lover, has created a custom cocktail for you, Cider Explorers, using ingredients found in the common pantry.