This complete guide to North America's oldest beverage celebrates hard cider's rich history and its modern makers, as well as its deliciously diverse possibilities. Flavor profiles and tasting guidelines highlight 100 selections of cider - including single varietal, dessert, hopped, and barrel-aged - plus perry, cider's pear-based cousin. A perfect addition to any meal, cider pairings are featured in 30 food recipes, from Brussels sprouts salad to salmon chowder, brined quail, and poached pear frangipane. An additional 30 cocktail recipes include creative combinations such as Maple Basil Ciderita and Pear-fect Rye Fizz. This celebration of North American hard cider includes a tasting guide to 100 craft ciders and perry, along with the stories of how they're made and who's making them, plus 60 cider-based recipes, pairing suggestions, and cocktail ideas.
Discover the vibrant and growing world of today's craft cider producers. Erin James of Cidercraft® magazine takes you on a tasting tour of modern ciders — highlighting more than 100 North American ciders in 11 categories, from hopped to barrel-aged — and profiles some of the most dynamic cidermakers across the continent. Pairing suggestions and creative cider-based cocktails, plus dozens of savory and sweet cooking recipes, enhance your appreciation of the newest flavors of this age-old drink. Introduction
1 The Core Essentials
A Snapshot of Cider History
From Puritans to Johnny Appleseed
Apples: From Fruit to Juice
How to Taste Cider
Cider 101: A Glossary of Terms
2 From Branch to Bottle
Freestyle Cidermakers
Orchard-Based Ciders
Modern Ciders
Single-Varietal Ciders
Dessert Ciders
Hopped Ciders
Rosé Ciders
Fruit-Infused Ciders
Barrel-Aged Ciders
Spiced and Botanical Ciders
Specialty Ciders
Perry
3 Shaken, Stirred, and Served Up: Cider Cocktail Recipes
Cider in the Clear: Gin, Vodka, and Aquavit
Cider South of the Border: Tequila, Mezcal, and Rum
North American Classics: Cider and Brown Liquor
Cider, from Start to Finish: Aperitifs, Brandies, and Liqueurs
4 Tableside Sippers: Recipes for Cooking and Pairing with Cider
First Course: Appetizers, Salads, and Sides
From the Water: Fish, Mollusks, Bivalves, and More
From the Land: Beef, Lamb, Pork, and Poultry
Sweet Tooth: Cider-Centric Desserts
Reading List
Acknowledgments
Index
Photo Credits
