Austin cider is a must-try and there are a few cideries to visit. Read on for all the details!
Cider is quickly becoming my go-to drink. It’s lightly sweetened, bubbly, and in some of my favorites, also hoppy! Made from fermented apple juice (or pear juice in perries) and typically carbonated, cider is naturally gluten-free. Its sweetness comes from the fruit naturally or is added in the process.
Here are the four cideries of Austin and each has a few cider flavors.
Austin Eastciders
Ever since Austin Eastciders released their first cider in 2012, they have been cranking out flavors, including pineapple, Texas honey, ruby red grapefruit, blood orange, lemon ginger, pear rosemary, hopped, rose, and their most recent watermelon. Visit their cidery in East Austin for some weekend exploring.
Address: 979 Springdale Rd, Ste. 130, Austin, TX 78702
Taproom Hours: Monday 3-10 pm, Tuesday – Saturday 1-10 pm, Sunday 12-7 pm
Food on site: Food truck Dipping Springs Tender Co
Website: https://austineastciders.com
Fairweather Cider Co.
Fairweather Cider is a gluten-free drinker’s dream and a welcome option in the North Austin brew-borhood (lots of breweries in a small radius). Compared to the other cideries in Austin, Fairweather has a smaller taproom, but they’ve got enough spunk and cider to make up for that. Keep a look out for their frozen cider!
Address: 10609 Metric Blvd #108, Austin, TX 78758
Taproom Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 12-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm-12 am, Sunday 12-7 pm
Food on site: All Gimmicks Coffee; Food truck Spicy Boys
Website: http://www.fairweathercider.com/
Moontower Cider
The newer kid on the block, Moontower Cider Co is experimenting with flavors at their East Austin tasting room. Four of their ciders are canned and available in stores, but you’ll find many more in their tasting room.
Address: 1916 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78723
Taproom Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 1-9 pm; Sunday, 1-7 pm
Food on site: Snacks like Antonelli’s Cheese are available
Website: http://moontowercider.com/
Texas Keeper Cider
I was first introduced to Texas Keeper Cider at the farmer’s market. I really like their Heirloom but the Goldrush is another good one. Their taproom is a house on 19 acres in South Austin, so it feels like you’re in the Hill Country.
Address: 12521 Twin Creeks Rd, Manchaca, TX 78652
Taproom Hours: Thursday 2-8 p.m.; Friday 2-9 p.m.; Saturday 12-9 p.m.; Sunday 12-8 p.m.
Food on site: In-house Texas Keeper Kitchen
Website: http://www.texaskeeper.com
Have you tried any of these ciders or do you have any favorite ciders?
Looking for more drinks in Austin?
- Ultimate Austin Brewery Guide
- Take a Downtown Austin Wine Tour with Austin Wine Collective
- I Tried 5 Non-Alcoholic Hopped Drinks – Here’s My Favorite
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