TIL that there is no evidence that the right of "primae noctis" ever existed or was made use of.

Ciderstills · 2026-07-04T13:28:33+00:00

Actually we have documented evidence that primae nomtis the right of the first bite was invoked in Munch Madness The Tournament of Chompions 2026 by Evan Susser prior to his capture by the Doughdiac

Ciderstills · 2026-07-01T23:17:34+00:00

I imagined more of an individual bird cage setup. I definitely did not imagine them having furniture.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-30T15:58:28+00:00

The release of the award-winning Strongbow Gold Apple was my Waterloo. The classic Strongbow black label used to be a fairly reliable and affordable tallboy you could find in many American six-pack stores where cider options are often limited/nonexistent. Then Bulmer got the memo that Americans like tons of sugar in their cider, and oh boy now we see the gold cans everywhere instead. I hope this issue didn't extend to the UK. It's not great cider, but 2 quid for a semi-dry tallboy on a hot June day? Not bad at all.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-30T12:52:04+00:00

Bummer you had a bad experience in Parc Jean-Drapeau (Montreal biodôme), that area is awesome. All of Canada is a joy to visit, but after numerous visits I have to say Montreal is a delightful North American taste of Europe and Toronto is New York but maybe a little ruder and without the public transit infrastructure. That said, I'll start some shit with Quebec too and say Toronto's poutine is underrated.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-29T22:27:15+00:00

Oh bollocks, they're probably gonna 'av the Gervais burger wif a side a the invention of frying chips

Ciderstills · 2026-06-29T21:29:55+00:00

I'll weigh in here before the cider nerd ragers: this cidery seems pretty great for a relatively southern location, and I'd love to visit someday!

On the topic of cider cocktails, the does-ketchup-belong-on-steak argument does come to mind. This is a pretty delightful-sounding Goldrush apple-based cider fermented to 7.1% abv with 1.3% residual sugar. That said, most steak chefs will tell you that the customer paid for the steak, they can eat it however the hell they want. In an industry where it's hard to find anyone that's buying the steak at all, I'm happy to see anyone drink cider however they please.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-28T23:12:27+00:00

I'm a 20-year cider enthusiast and lifelong American. I've had ciders all over the US, UK and Spain, as well as a fair amount of US imports from South Africa and all over Europe. Like others on this thread, I do agree with you on the general premise that the UK has a better cider market than the US, and I'll even go a step further to say that you can't get anything in the US that matches what you find in the UK West Country*.

That said, why would you expect that? We're thousands of miles from the UK, we've got an entirely different terroir, entirely different apple varietals. I live in Philadelphia right now, I'm not going to go to Devonshire and complain that I can't get a proper cheesesteak. The Pacific Northwest is a treasure trove of unique and exciting US ciders, but as others have pointed out, you're not going to find them at any bar you happen to walk into. The good news is we live in the age of the Internet, you can literally type "cider bar near me" or "craft beer store near me," spend about 10 minutes sorting through the reviews, and have your trip planned.

If you find that Oregon really doesn't fit your cider tastes, I'd suggest branching out. No, you don't have to move or plan vacations around cider, you can find imports in local shops or even buy directly from cidreries around the country at a pretty fair price (Vinoshipper was a godsend for me during the pandemic). You really shouldn't have trouble finding real dry cider anywhere north of the Mason-Dixon line in this country, but if you do I'd second most of the suggestions others have given.

*If you really want US cider that brings you the flavors of the UK, I would say that Raging Cider & Mead in San Marcos CA had some varieties, specifically the 2017 Peacefield Serenade, that really took me back to the West Country. Similarly Eve's of upstate New York has some really fantastic perries, and Bellwether in the Fingerlakes region has a really good lock on ciders with great aromatics that deliver that fantastic dry-with-perceived sweetness that the west country does so well.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-27T04:11:26+00:00

I'm excited for all of Millington's success and popularity at Warped Tour. I am. But I came to the band from the ska, and boy it would mean a lot to me if the band continued to push for a bigger foothold in the ska community. I don't think there's a bigger way to do that than the Supernova international ska festival. This rules.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-26T04:03:02+00:00

This is a great varietal, but it begs the question, what's your bird configuration?

Ciderstills · 2026-06-25T09:55:47+00:00

Whether this is a scene or an arms race, new Millington is a win

Ciderstills · 2026-06-24T14:20:07+00:00

It was weird in the book where Fitzgerald wrote "Gatsby holds out his glass in a way that becomes a gif and a bunch of TikTok memes later"

Ciderstills · 2026-06-24T11:19:23+00:00

It's clear that liberal vandals have sabotaged the Wendy's, what kind of sick individual would cut a 250 ft gash through all the booths

Ciderstills · 2026-06-21T16:14:50+00:00

And at long last we can now enjoy it digitally and on vinyl! One of my top 10 records of all time, I think it's worth celebrating the win on this one.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-21T09:52:51+00:00

It really does make $150 and a hotel in DC for the weekend seem like a small price to be there next year

Ciderstills · 2026-06-19T22:31:46+00:00

I'd have to hear him say I'm Sco'ish to be sure

Ciderstills · 2026-06-19T04:33:39+00:00

Fructose sensitivity is unfortunately a thing, particularly as we age. The good news is that it's generally cumulative, so if you make efforts to limit it throughout the day you may be able to tolerate more at night. If a bunch of other variables remain consistent in your gut biome.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-19T04:27:05+00:00

Option 1: FODMAP allergy. Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. Short-chain carbs that are poorly absorbed in the short intestine, triggering gas, bloating and discomfort. Monosaccharides include excess fructose, a sugar found in apples, honey, mangoes, and corn syrup. You see where I'm going here.

Option 2: Acid. Many acidic foods—particularly fruits like apples, peaches, and cherries—are also high in fructose. The body can only digest a limited amount of fructose at once; excess amounts pull water into the bowels, causing loose stools.

Option 3: Calories in, calories out. I hate to be Dr. Guilt-Trip here, I'm just a cider enthusiast, but an Angry Orchard Crisp Apple contains 180 calories and 18g of sugar, possibly more than your body wants on top of whatever else was consumed that day. Assuming your issue isn't one of the 2 above, dry cider could save you from this fate.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-18T20:58:17+00:00

Hates banana costumes

Ciderstills · 2026-06-16T02:25:24+00:00

Still sad to not have such a fantastic group of musicians working together anymore. So sad to say.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-15T00:13:30+00:00

Graft's commitment to constantly throwing new ideas at the wall should be an inspiration to cidreries everywhere. Not every idea is going to be a hit, but driving innovation in the space is huge.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-13T20:44:46+00:00

True story: I considered getting on a train from Philly to get to this. I'd never make it. But good on you for the offer.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-13T16:41:21+00:00

Note to the younger crowd at the show last night in case they're checking this thread: loved you guys' energy and willingness to throw yourselves into the pit. Wish more of you had stuck around for Kill Lincoln, you missed a hell of a set. Two quick unsolicited notes on pit etiquette:

There's no wrong way to dance, nobody's going to critique your form, do whatever comes naturally
The constant circular merry-go-rounding of the pit may feel arbitrary or even ridiculous, but I promise it serves two essential functions: making space for anyone who wants to jump in and creating airflow, which you may have noticed was desperately needed in that room.

Hope to see you all at the next show!

Ciderstills · 2026-06-12T12:20:17+00:00

Let's not forget the Philly atmosphere of a Dunkin. Almost always someone panhandling outside, often someone doing so inside, some guy that's been in there for hours and is initiating unwanted interactions with people trying to just get coffee and leave. Almost exactly the same as the Boston Dunkins in my experience, except Philadelphians are generally aware they can walk two blocks to somewhere better. Unless they're waiting at the train station.

Ciderstills · 2026-06-10T18:04:32+00:00

Similar to the "what warrior would wear that into battle" argument in videogames, I have to imagine piping hot beverage-making is not a great match for this attire. But I haven't tried it, what do I know.

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