Woodchuck Cider Archives - Best Tasting Spirits

Review: Woodchuck Summer Time Pear Ginger Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:39:27 +0000

Woodchuck Summer Time Pear Ginger Cider was recently released. As the name would imply, this is Woodchucks summer seasonal hard cider. This replaces the blueberry flavored Summer Time cider they made the past two summers. While it may seem a little early to release a summer seasonal cider, Woodchuck did not release a Spring seasonal cider this year, and […]

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Review: Woodchuck Day Chaser Semi Dry Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:57:42 +0000

Woodchuck Day Chaser Semi Dry Cider was introduced in March and it is the newest member of their year round Core Ciders. Their Core Line includes Amber, Hopsation, Gumption, Granny Smith, 802, Raspberry, Pear, and Local Nectar. Day Chaser combines bitter and sweet apples It pours to a bright golden color with a thin white […]

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Review: Woodchuck Lazy Hazy Lemon Crazy

Jeff Ellingson — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:54:33 +0000

Woodchuck Lazy Hazy Lemon Crazy hard cider is the fifth in their limited release, Out On A Limb series of ciders. After creating Hopsation, their Cascade hops infused cider to compete with the IPA’s, they have now brewed a lemon apple cider to take on the popular shandy style beers. Lazy Hazy Lemon Crazy is crafted in small batches with hard […]

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Review: Gumption Woodchuck Hard Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:44:01 +0000

Gumption Woodchuck Hard Cider will be introduced in March. I was lucky enough to get my hands on some a little early. It will be available on draft in May. Legendary showman PT Barnum is the inspiration for this cider. His likeness is pictured on each bottle. He once noted, “everybody drank cider-spirits called gumption.” […]

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Review: Woodchuck Cheeky Cherry Hard Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:11:37 +0000

Woodchuck Cheeky Cherry Hard cider was previously part of their Cellar Series of ciders and it was then called Sour Cherry. Now renamed it is the third member of their Out on a Limb cider series. Each of these ciders are available for 45-60 days. Cheeky Cherry is crafted with common eating and bittersweet apples that […]

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Review: Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:49:23 +0000

Woodchuck Raspberry hard cider was introduced April 2002. It is one of six year round ciders in their Core Line of ciders. It is made with fresh picked local apples. These apples are fresh pressed. Champaign yeast is added to the juice to start the fermentation process. After cold filtering raspberry juice is added to […]

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Review: Woodchuck Spitter Splinter Hard Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:37:08 +0000

Woodchuck Spitter Splinter hard cider was just introduced as part of their limited release Out on a Limb Series of hard cider. This is the second variety, their first was a chocolate raspberry flavor. Each of these ciders will be available for 45-60 days. Spitter Splinter features European bittersweet apple varieties. The fermented juice from […]

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Review: Woodchuck Winter Chill Hard Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:59:35 +0000

Woodchuck WInter Chill Hard Cider was the first of their four seasonal ciders when it was introduced in 2008. It is shown here in their new rebranded bottle. Winter Chill is available November-February. It is made with locally grown fresh pressed apples and Champaign yeast. Once fermented it is cold filtered. Winter Chill is aged […]

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Review: Woodchuck Hopsation Hard Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 03:25:26 +0000

Woodchuck Hopsation Hard Cider was introduced July 2014. This is Woodchuck Ciders third hop included cider. The previous one’s were Dry Hop, which is still available in their Cellar Series line, and Hopped Apple, which was only available as a draft. Hopsation is Woodchuck’s sixth year round cider, and it is part of their Core line of […]

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Review: Woodchuck Private Reserve Pumpkin Cider

Jeff Ellingson — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 04:39:37 +0000

Woodchuck Private Reserve Pumpkin cider was introduced September 2010. It was not only the world’s first pumpkin hard cider but it launched their Private Reserves line of ciders. This line now includes their Pink, Belgium White, and Barrel Select flavors. It is available September – November or until supply lasts since Woodchuck dedicates only 2 […]

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