“As we say, “The Measure of a good cider is in each of its parts. It starts with quality ingredients, and the fewer the ingredients, the closer we are to the apple”, said Courtney O’Rourke, Director of Marketing. “We wanted to bring the quality and integrity of our products to the forefront. If it’s real dry apple cider, then why not call it Real Dry Apple Cider? Keep it simple, keep it craft”…
Ron Sansone, Drinking Cider
“But have you met hard cider? We would love to introduce you to one of the fast- growing segments of the adult beverage industry. After consulting with our friends Xandy Bustamante and Brad Page from Colorado Cider Co., as well as Eric Foster, Courtney O’Rourke and Arline Kellogg from Stem Ciders, we have compiled nine must-knows that will get your taste buds itching for some delicious craft cider.”
Dylan Hochstedler – Thirst Colorado
“The measure of a good cider is the sum of its parts. The fewer the ingredients, the closer we are to the apple.…”
“Maybe it’s the tangy fruit, maybe it’s the natural sweetness, maybe it’s the bubbles. It’s impossible to put love into words. Whatever it is, it’s what drinkers are looking for in a market soaked in beer”…
Francie Swidler – The Denver Post
“Stem is kicking ass at the Colorado cider scene, and you should get over there soon to get in on it. You won’t regret it.”
Emily Schosid – Rocky Mountain Brew Review
“A new law helps set cider apart from wine and beer. Are consumers on board?”…
Jim Clarke – Beverage Media Group
“Some rogue cidermakers just can’t quit beer. Their hopped ciders are the love children of IPAs and apple juice”
Lauren Larsen, GQ Magazine
“Started by two apple-loving Michigan expats, Stem Cider’s impressive range of naturally occurring bold flavors are the result hard work by its founders. “We strive to rejuvenate the cider tradition by creating high quality craft ciders without adding sugar, flavor or essence,” said co-founder Eric Foster. An alluring lineup of ambitious recipes that include ciders barrel-aged in both bourbon barrels and red zinfandel casks makes a visit to their Denver taproom well worth the trip.”
Joe Stanek – Food & Wine Magazine
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“Colorado’s capital city has long been a craft beer center, but now cider’s catching on too. Stem Cider attracts crowds throughout the week, with everything from trivia nights and bluegrass concerts to food-pairing events. “They’re really having a lot of fun and trying to be a good convivial bar,” says Book…”
Larry Blieberg – USA Today
“It’s a drink that has all the complexity of wine with the thirst-quenching drinkability of beer. Cider doesn’t have the foothold that craft beer is getting in the country just yet, but American cider makers have more than hit their stride. Here are 10 incredible ciders, both new and established, that will take you to school and shake the foundations of what you thought cider was.”
Alex Delany, Bon Appetit
