Hard Cider on the North Shore

Massachusetts is ground for apple growing, with over 100 orchards, and local companies view the venture as ripe and ready, Downeast Cider in Charleston, Bantam Cider Somerville, Harpoon Cider Boston, and the North Shore’s Far From the Tree Cider, made Salem

Northshore MagazineAugust 14, 2015

While craft beer has been enjoying it's moment in the spotlight, cider has been quietly moving toward center stage and is poised to steal the show. In fact, cider is the fastest growing alcoholic beverage in the United States, with sales up over 63 percent in the past year. Boston Beer Company’s Angry Orchard brand accounts for half of all cider sales, but the competition is growing—right in their own backyard. Massachusetts is fertile ground for apple growing, with over 100 orchards, and a handful of local companies view the venture as ripe and ready, including, Downeast Cider in Charleston, Bantam Cider in Somerville, Harpo

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Hard Cider on the North Shore

Massachusetts is ground for apple growing, with over 100 orchards, and local companies view the venture as ripe and ready, Downeast Cider in Charleston, Bantam Cider Somerville, Harpoon Cider Boston, and the North Shore’s Far From the Tree Cider, made Salem

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