Hard Cider
Since 1849
Starter Kits
Making Hard Cider
Ask for Dave or Dan Beardsley for advice on the various styles and methods of making your hard cider.
We will have a special blend of cider available for making hard cider on Sunday, November 5th. We will make 1 full tank (300 gal) which will be available on a first come, first served basis on Nov 5th, only from 10am until its gone. All other weekends we will have untreated cider available for making hard cider as well.
The Best Apples for Making Hard Cider
Beardsley’s Cider Mill
Offers untreated cider for making hard (alcoholic) cider. You can drop off your own container, barrel, or carboy, and we will fill it with fresh cider.
The best apples for making hard cider usually ripen in late October thru early November such as Winesap, Northern Spy, Golden Russet, Fuji and Yellow Delicious, but some customers prefer hard cider from the earlier varieties too.
Starter Kits
We also offer 5-gallon carboy starter kits which include a carboy filled with cider, stopper and a water seal.
Ask for Dave or Dan Beardsley for advice on the various styles and methods of making your hard cider.