Apple cider is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, and alcoholic ciders have been on the rise in recent years. Particularly in the fall, more people are reaching for a trendy cider instead of wine or beer. Angry Orchard is famous for putting alcoholic cider on the radar, but its sweet Crisp Apple Cider isn't for everyone. If you always thought apple cider was too sweet to please your palate, try one of these dry alcoholic ciders instead — counting down to our top choice.
Nine Pin's Blueberry Cider is a dry twist on a classic apple cider. The apples are cofermented with blueberries, which results in a dry but complexly fruity flavor.
Angry Orchard's Stone Dry Cider is the driest of its ciders. A twist on traditional English dry ciders, Angry Orchard's Stone Dry Cider is ultrarefreshing and "slightly puckering on the finish."
Stella Artois may not be well-known for its cider, but it should be. Stella Artois Cidre is a "European style" off-dry cider that's light and refreshing.
Stormalong Legendary Dry is a "British inspired cider with an American take." Made with a blend of bittersweet apples, this cider is dry and "champagne-like."
Strongbow, America's second bestselling cider brand, recently relaunched its Original Dry Cider due to popular demand. Strongbow recommends enjoying the Original Dry with some of your favorite holiday snacks like cinnamon sugar doughnuts and gingerbread cookies.
As "one of the driest ciders on the market," Seattle Cider Dry is a favorite among cider-lovers. It's crafted with a mix of Granny Smith, Fuji, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Gala apples, and you can taste flavors of nectarine, underripe peach, and tart cherry, "with no residual sweetness."
Austin Eastciders Brut is a unique cider that is more reminiscent of a dry Champagne with just a hint of citrus than a traditional cider. And bonus points, it's only 100 calories.
Golden State Cider Mighty Dry is Golden State Cider's "crowd pleaser." Freshly pressed apple juice is added back into the cider so it has a dry finish while still maintaining a fresh and fruity flavor.
Well-known in New York State, Nine Pin's Signature cider is an off-dry cider perfect for anyone who wants a dry cider, but not too dry. Plus, Nine Pin supports local agriculture by only using New York apples.
Cider drinkers love this Shacksbury Dry Cider because of its simple ingredients: 100 percent fresh apples and no added sugar. Shacksbury uses Dabinett apples, a bittersweet, tannic variety from the UK, which makes for a dry and delicious cider.