We were hanging out and enjoying the night life of one of our favorite pubs, The Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub in Glen, NH. Besides the ever present live entertainment and their amazing food offerings they always have a plethora of beer on tap or in bottles and cans.
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On our recent visit there I spotted a new tap in their line up . . . Angry Orchard Cider. We'd been beering it up already that day so I was in the mood for something different. I like hard cider and the name was intriguing . . . kind of like the Angry Birds of apples. Works for me!
Crisp apple was the variety on tap. I liked it! It was crisp, flavorful and not too sweet. Overall it was quite refreshing and exceedingly drinkable. In a word . . . YUM!
As I was sipping my drunken apples, I got to thinking about the origins of this cider . . . where it came from and who made it.
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I was a little off base there . . . well, quite a bit off base actually.
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In quick order, my research lead me to discover that Angry Orchard is owned and operated by Boston Beer, Co . . . makers of a better known product line Samuel Adams. Boston Beer Co quietly launched this new line in their multitudes of brews in 2011 with little fuss or fan fare.
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They currently have three varieties . . . Traditional Dry, Crisp Apple and Apple Ginger. ABV - 5%
As a side note, if it is of any consequence to you, Angry Orchard Ciders are both gluten-fee and Kosher certified.
The verdict? I liked it . . . a lot. Would I recommend it? Yes.
Cheers!
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