Finger
Lakes Cider Week offers many different ways to explore a love of
cider. And we don't just do cider here, we have some of the best
cider in the world. And during Cider Week, we can learn to make it,
tour orchards, try new kinds of apples, pair it with fabulous foods
and meet the talented cider makers that craft our favorite beverages.
But,
if you're like me, one of the things I look forward to during cider
week is going to one place and having multiple cider options! That's
why I put together this little list. These are a few of the ways you
can explore several cideries in one place during Finger Lakes Cider
Week. And if you see me out and about at any of these events, come
say hi!
Not
to make things difficult, but I do have to share both of these events
happening at the same date and time in different places. They are
different events though, so read more about them to find out which
format and location suits you best. Both of these will have a good
number of excellent ciders.
September
30th:
Cider Fest 2015 by Embark Ciderworks at Lagoner Farms in Williamson,
NY:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1076952362353422/
September
30: Meet the Cider Makers at Cellar d’Or Wine and Cider Shop in
Ithaca, NY
Consider
me very excited about this next event. It's a stroll from my house
and its a pairing event with some world class cider from Bellwether
Cidery, South Hill Cider, and Hazlitt. Plus the event only costs $5.
Steals like these do not happen every day.
October
5: Tasting and Pairing event at Cornell University's Bear's Den
in Ithaca, NY
Then
we've got a little after work 5:00 – 7:00pm tasting featuring
ciders by Black Diamond and South Hill Cider for the weekly Hang Time
tasting at Red Feet Wine Market.
October
6:Tasting at Red Feet Wine Market & Spirit Provisions in Ithaca,
NY
I
admit I've not spent as much time in Geneva as I would like. Its an
interesting town with some lovely architecture. Therefore, I'm aiming
to drive up for their monthly downtown evening, featuring multiple
cideries sharing samples.
October
7: FLX Cider Celebration during Geneva Night Out! 5:00 – 8:00pm in
Geneva, NY
If
you like cider and you like cheese, you're bound to know that they
pair like nothing else. This event brings together all the Cider Week
FLX cideries and Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance producers for a huge
celebration of two of my favorite things in the world.
October
8: Cider and Cheese Saturday Finger Lakes Cider House in Interlaken,
NY
This
list is just the tip of the Finger Lakes Cider Week iceberg. There
really is a world of cider to explore right here. This series of
events brings together one of the strongest cider regions in the
United States. Come out. Try some ciders you've never had before.
Remind yourself of your favorites. Bring a friend. You won't regret
it.
This blog post originally appeared on the FLX Cider Week blog at: http://www.ciderweekflx.com/a-round-up-of-finger-lakes-cider-week-round-ups/ Catch more information and events listings there!