{"id":38715,"date":"2020-09-16T16:46:21","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T20:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=38715"},"modified":"2024-09-18T10:46:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:46:44","slug":"cider-with-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/cider-with-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Drinks with Cheese: Apple Cider"},"content":{"rendered":"

A<\/span>pple cider is as American as, well, apple pie. It\u2019s been part of our culture since European settlers brought apple seeds across the pond just to brew the boozy beverage, back when the fruit itself was deemed too bitter to enjoy on its own. This trend caught on, especially in New England and the Northwest where apple harvesting thrives. Hundreds of apple varieties are available to today\u2019s cideries, who use them to make increasingly sophisticated ciders with diverse flavor profiles.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor a long time, some of the only ciders that were readily available were the syrupy sweet ciders that large producers were making from apple concentrate,\u201d explains Meg Garry, cider pub manager at Citizen Cider<\/a> in Vermont. \u201cWe\u2019re really lucky to be in a time where there are a lot of different, high-quality ciders to try and to choose from.\u201d<\/p>\n

Citizen Cider sits in good company in the Green Mountain State, home to dozens of apple orchards and some of the best ciders in the world. It\u2019s no surprise that the state\u2019s official fruit is the apple. \u201cIf you\u2019re driving through Vermont, you\u2019d be hard-pressed not to stumble upon an orchard, whether you\u2019re looking for one or not,\u201d says Garry. \u201cCider is\u2014at its core\u2014an agricultural product itself and starting with great fruit allows us to make great ciders.\u201d<\/p>\n

But you don\u2019t have to be on the East Coast to enjoy a delicious local brew this time of year. Northwest locals have plenty of stellar options to choose from\u2014just refer to the Northwest Cider Association<\/a>, which represents almost a hundred cideries in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cWashington accounts for 30 to 40 percent of the national apple production,\u201d explains Andrew Byers, lead cidermaker at Finnriver Farm & Cidery<\/a> in Chimacum, Washington. \u201cThis region is best set to respond to the growing demand for cider.\u201d<\/p>\n

And demand is definitely growing, as Byers and Garry agree. When Byers started making hard cider in 2006, most people didn\u2019t know anything about the fermented version of the drink. Within the last 14 years, he\u2019s watched more cider houses popping up around Finnriver, and a wider demographic of consumers showing up to get their fill.<\/p>\n

\u201cCider as a category has been growing steadily since 2012,\u201d Byers says. And it\u2019s no longer just the sweet stuff college kids buy on grocery store shelves; its flavors have evolved for every palate. \u201cIn addition to contemporary American-style cider made from dessert fruit or non-cider fruit,\u201d Byers says, \u201cWe are also blessed with a growing crop of bitter sweets and bitter sharps to make profound and complicated ciders that truly call to the connoisseur.\u201d<\/p>\n

With more complex flavors comes more options for pairings. \u201cCider makes an incredible food companion,\u201d says Garry. \u201cPart of educating our guests about cider is showing them all of the different ways that cider can be enjoyed with food, whether that\u2019s cooking with cider or having a cider with your meal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Boozy Pairings<\/h2>\n

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SEATTLE CIDER COMPANY\u2019S DRY HARD CIDER<\/a> + CYPRESS GROVE LAMB CHOPPER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

About the cheese:<\/strong> The only sheep\u2019s milk cheese produced by goat dairy Cypress Grove, this gouda-style wheel evokes a mildly sweet flavor with caramel undertones and a nutty richness.<\/p>\n

Why this pairing works:<\/strong> Self-described as \u201cone of the driest on the market,\u201d this cider has refreshing tart flavors that contrast perfectly with the subtly sweet and nutty flavors of LambChopper. Add a slice of cured meat to elevate the complexity of flavors.<\/p>\n

FINNRIVER SOLACE CIDER<\/a> + CHEVOO SMOKED SALT & ROSEMARY GOAT CHEESE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

About the cheese:<\/strong> Chevoo\u2019s velvety goat cheese is blended with smoked sea salt crystals and fresh black pepper and soaked in rosemary-infused extra-virgin olive oil for a delicately indulgent flavor.<\/p>\n

Why this pairing works:<\/strong> This still cider is reminiscent of a fruity Riesling, with a slight acidity that matches the fresh ch\u00e8vre\u2014one of Byers\u2019 go-tos. \u201cI eat a lot of goat cheese,\u201d he says. \u201cBright ciders with herbed ch\u00e8vre is just perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pairings For All<\/h2>\n

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CITIZEN CIDER\u2019S NON-ALCOHOLIC SOUR CHERRY APPLE SPARKLING CIDER<\/strong><\/a> +<\/strong> BEEMSTER CLASSIC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

About the cheese:<\/strong> After aging this classic cow\u2019s milk cheese for 18 months, Beemster\u2019s original wheel develops its distinct caramel coloring, firm crystallized texture, and sharp buttery notes that offer a smooth and savory experience.<\/p>\n

Why this pairing works:<\/strong> In addition to their boozy options, Citizen also offers two \u201cAll Times\u201d<\/a> varieties of non-alcoholic sparkling ciders for everyone to enjoy. When you\u2019re looking for something sweet to share, their juice pairs deliciously with the salty flavors of this iconic Dutch wedge.<\/p>\n

COLD HOLLOW CIDER MILL\u2019S FRESH APPLE CIDER<\/a> + JASPER HILL FARM CLOTHBOUND CHEDDAR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

About the cheese:<\/strong> This award-winning Cabot Creamery and Jasper Hill Farm collaboration is made with pasteurized cow\u2019s milk and aged for over nine months in a bandage that maintains its delicate moisture. The result is a wheel with a tangy nuttiness and crumbly texture that balances traditional autumn flavors with ease.<\/p>\n

Why this pairing works:<\/strong> You didn\u2019t think we\u2019d exclude the fresh cider of our childhoods, did you? This all-American pairing fuels our nostalgia with a simple-yet-indulgent match of fresh Vermont apples with a sharp and nutty cheddar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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