For a limited time,”¯Walden, New York-based Angry Orchard will ship its Holiday Cider Bundle directly to doorsteps across the country. The bundle, which includes”¯three 750mL bottles of hard cider, is now available for”¯$75”¯(plus taxes, fees and shipping costs) through the end of the year on”¯VinoShipper. The bundle features”¯Albany Post,”¯Dear Brittany”¯and”¯Fruits from Flowers, three distinct ciders with varying flavor profiles:
- Albany Post ”“”¯This is Angry Orchard”™s first 100% estate-made cider. With 7% ABV (Alcohol By Volume), this semi-sweet cider offers notes of raw honey and fresh apples, pairing well with spicy Korean ribs or a warm cinnamon bun.”¯ ”¯
- Dear Brittany ”“”¯Inspired by coastal France, this cider was made using traditional methods and wild yeast to maintain its natural sweetness. The orangey, fresh-apple taste of this cider is accompanied by a hint of cidery funk, making it perfect for a place at the dinner table. With 7.5% ABV, Dear Brittany has an aroma of wildflower honey as well, reminding you of the sweet smells of summer.”¯
- Fruits from Flowers: An ode to New York state”™s fruits, this blend of apples and tart cherries is bottled before the fermentation process is completed, giving it small bubbles and a robust flavor profile. Fruits from Flowers circulates aromatics of fresh apples and cherries with subtle notes of cranberry and baking spices. With 7.4% ABV, this cider can complement a dish like New York strip steak with caramelized onions and a cherry demi-glaze.”¯
Besides the holiday cider bundle, Angry Orchard”™s Pommeau”¯is also available as a single 375mL bottle via VinoShipper. Aged in French oak for three years, the Pommeau of Walden (24% ABV) is made with traditional French bittersweet apples, resulting in an apple wine with aromas of black cherry, almond and chocolate. It pairs well with melon and blue cheese for an after-dinner course.
