
Variety Spotlight - GoldRush
GoldRush (or Gold Rush; Goldrush) very well lives up to its name: It may even be worth its weight in the coveted medal. Although originating out of collaboration between multiple agricultural experiment stations, the GoldRush apple traces its heritage back to the Purdue Horticulture Research Farm in Indiana in 1973. Of Golden Delicious and Rome Beauty parentage, although many other apples had their influence in there too, this fantastic desert apple is considered to be a her

Crazy Cock Cider - Stafford Cidery
A long time ago, Dan and Jodi were both laid off from their jobs within a year of each other. In an effort to find cheap drinks, they started experimenting with making their own alcohol. Cider turned out to be the most fun and the journey began. They started working on hard apple ciders with unique flavors and ingredients, because those were the most fun not only to drink but to make. Peanut butter, chocolate, hops, and more: Dan tried (and continues to experiment with) nearl

New England Cider Company
New England Cider Company was founded by Miguel Galarraga and Seth Hart in 2013, and is one of the first "modern" year-round cideries in CT. Miguel and Seth started making cider in 2009 in their own backyard with a homemade press and chopper. As their cider making hobby grew, so did their enthusiasm and passion, leading to more ingredients, experiments and encouragement from family and friends to share their special elixir with a wider audience. Today New England Cider Compan