Why Cider Deserves a Spot on Your Table
Cider's surprising versatility makes it a food-pairing superstar and a delicious, affordable addition to your cooking arsenal. Its wide range of flavors and price points, from everyday sippers to gourmet finds, offer unmatched value compared to wine.
Cider, with its sweet tang and lively effervescence, often gets relegated to the role of 'scrappy cousin' in the world of adult beverages. Beer is the dependable workhorse, wine sits on its refined pedestal, and cider…well, cider frolics somewhere on the periphery, an occasional indulgence with a whiff of haystacks and wholesome autumn picnics.
But cider's true nature is far more complex – and captivating – than we give it credit for. Think of it as the Apple of Dionysus, that ancient trickster god of wine and revelry; there's an unexpected depth hidden beneath its playful facade. Here's why it's time to reintroduce yourself to cider and discover its surprising place at the table.
