Hard Cider & Cheese Pairing Tips

Cider and cheese are a match made in heaven, and we now have some great local ciders to choose from.

For a grown-up version of the classic cheddar and apple snack, choose a medium sharp cheddar; the saltiness and rich, buttery flavor of the cheddar balances very nicely with a semi-sweet cider such as Restoration Cider’s Sugar River.

For something a bit more complex, try pairing a rich blue cheese with a dry, oak-aged cider like The Cider Farm.

On the more delicate side, a camembert or brie will go nicely with Island Orchard’s Pear Cider.

For goat cheeses, look for ciders on the sweeter side. Play with some contrast by pairing Mershon’s Artisan Cider with a rich, tangy chevre.

For dessert, highlight a cranberry chevre with a Ciderboys Cranberry Road.