I am not a ginger beer fan...for cider, I go with the old classic, Woodpecker.
I prefer its dryness to the mostly overly sweet newer ciders I have tried.
Beak & Skiff is a wonderful orchard in LaFayette, NY. They make a few varieties under the 1911 brand. I'm especially fond of the Hopped IPC and Ginger Hard Cider. They control the entire production and make a very high quality product.
Woodchuck cider, Granny Smith variety, is my choice.
I once had an English cider called K that was ~12% alcohol. When I took a swig of that stuff, I got a sharp pain in my ear like someone stuck an ice pick in.
Bold Rock Virginia Draft is my favorite cider. It's only available in the Mid-Atlantic area for now, but it's got the right mix of sweetness and dryness.
Originally Posted By: Leo99
Originally Posted By: Joe_Power
lol And you guys change your own oil? Yeah right....
I'm a Renaissance Man.
i just been to WI Renaissance Faire.
and i change my oil from the top (with a pump and in white shirt.. and i wear glasses... and i use gloves to keep my manly hands soft for the wifey)
and regular beer gives me gas
..so i have to try something else...
i drink exactly 2-6 times per year, never been drunk
Pretty much all I drink for cider is the craft brewed ones from Ontario. Brickworks Batch:1904 is my favorite at the moment. Ingredients; apples.
We have a local guy that brews from local apples but he's charging enough that I can't justify it over the canned stuff at the liquor store. www.empirecider.ca
Okanagan Dry Pear is pretty good but its got a bunch of simulated flavor added. I like it far better than most cider with more than apples in it though.
Plenty of ciders available here, often on tap at the pub. I prefer a cold cider on a hot day than beer. Perry is not as common, but I've had some nice ones. I've tried a couple of craft alcoholic ginger beers - an aquired taste, the first one is a bit strange, but by the time you've finished the 6 pack...very enjoyable.
I have always liked cider, but have been drinking a little more in the last few years after I noticed that I felt awful after drinking two or more beers...bloated and somewhat nauseous. Cider, wine, and hard liquor don't bother me, just beer...at least I can still have one brew and feel OK.
Maybe I developed a hops allergy??