Our Ciderworks

We use only the best heritage and modern apple varieties in our handcrafted all-natural ciders. Our farmstead cidery uses locally sourced, hand-picked fruit exclusively from Upstate NY. Rootstock benefits from its proximity to Lake Ontario, which contributes a deep sense of place to our ciders.

Our cidermaking approach is influenced by both old-world and new-world winemaking techniques. Over time, these ideas have been developed specifically for cidermaking by our team. We draw on our background as growers and makers to craft ciders that offer a true expression of local fruit and the land on which it is grown.

Rootstock ciders have garnered praise from connoisseurs and first-time cider drinkers alike. From tree to taste, we’re dedicated to crafting only the best hard ciders and perry.

Original Hard Cider is a semi-sweet cider crafted from locally grown New York State dessert apples. Its yellow sapphire color gives way to intriguing apple and banana aromas. Balanced acidity and soft carbonation make this cider an excellent choice for any occasion. Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition award-winning cider.

Available in 12oz cans, and kegs.

Dry Hard Cider is a dry cider celebration of fermentation character. The fruit forward nature of the other Rootstock ciders takes a back seat to the bread and yeasty aromas found in this classic cider. Complex like Brut Champagne yet drinkable like a fine craft beer.

Available in 12oz cans, and kegs.

Bronze Medal Winner: Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) 2016

At Rootstock, we believe that when cider say’s its rosé, it should taste like a rosé! Where many other brands choose to use colorings, we blend real wine into our cider, to combine our signature cider flavors with the bright, summery profile of sparkling rosé wines.

Available in 12oz cans, and kegs.

One of our very first fruited ciders, Rootstock Plum is seasonally available, and combines the tart, bright flavors of our estate-produced hard cider with rich, summery flavors of fresh plums. Great balance of sweet and tart on the finish will have you going back for more!

Available in 12oz cans, and kegs.

Hopped Hard Cider is a semi-dry cider made from estate grown Crispin apples and locally grown Cascade hops. This heavily aromatic cider exhibits a bouquet of fresh lemon and pine paired perfectly with the taste of fresh picked apples. With its balanced sweetness and acidity this unique cider is sure to please beer and cider drinkers alike.

Available in 12oz cans, and kegs.

Gold Medal Winner: Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) 2016

Our 2017 Heritage cider is made using apples varieties that are 40 years or older. We decided to use two of the oldest varieties on our farm in this vintage, Rhode Island Greening, and Cortland apples.
6.7% Alc/Vol – 1.4% RS

Limited edition in 750mL bottle.

Also available in kegs, Ask us for more information!

Our Heritage cider series uses apple varieties that are 40 years or older. We decided to use two of the oldest varieties on our farm in this vintage, Rhode Island Greening, and Cortland apples.
6% Alc/Vol – 1.4% RS

Limited edition in 750mL bottle.

Also available in kegs, Ask us for more information!

Perry is similar to hard cider, but is made entirely from pears. Made from a careful blend of old world, tannic pears and conventional dessert varieties, this modern Perry is produced utilizing a number of artisan fermentation techniques.

6.5% Alc/vol - 3% RS

Limited edition in 750mL bottle.

A single varietal cider made from Ruby MacIntosh apples. We wanted to challenge the perception that using dessert fruit leads to one-dimensional ciders. Not the case!

With a little imagination, and our innovative approach to cidermaking, we developed a complex, rose-gold cider that presents a classic eating apple in a new light.

6% Alc/vol - 3.5% RS

Limited edition in 750mL bottle.

This single-varietal cider is made entirely with late-season Evercrisp apples. It is made by arrested fermentation to lock in residual sugars and bring out fruit-forward aromatics.

TASTING NOTES:

Yellow diamond hue with notes of tropical fruit, white raspberry, along with notes of fresh fruit and fresh-pressed apples.

Limited edition in 750mL bottle.

Also available in kegs, Ask us for more information!

A truly unique product at our cidery. We grow more than just apples on our farm– in fact, tart cherries are one of our biggest crops. This is a sparkling wine made entirely from fresh cherries harvested in early July. This limited-release dessert wine is best served chilled.

TASTING NOTES:

This summer treat evokes rich aromas and flavors of fresh cherry and cherry desserts.
6% Alc/Vol – 11% RS

Limited edition in 375mL bottle.

Also available in kegs, Ask us for more information!

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