Right in Walden is the famous Angry Orchard Cider House, where their global headquarters is surrounded by rolling stretches of pure New York beauty, perhaps one of the most highly favored makers of hard cider along the East Coast. Masterfully utilizing experimental techniques and time-developed processes to create new ciders, there’s no denying that Angry Orchard has exacted a distinguishing crisp taste and light apple nose in each one of their beverages. The selection offers a wide variety of ciders including but not limited to pear, crisp or green apple, but also dry wine-like flavors such as rosé. These 12-ounce industry standard bottles of joy are available year-round in 4, 6, or 12 packs for your convenience and pleasure.
If you are looking for a more immersive experience, a visit to Angry Orchard’s Walden base of operations is nothing short of an adventure. Cider tasting flights are available for purchase as you take in the gorgeous grounds and they accommodate visitors with food from their in-house kitchen. On certain days, enjoy live music or entertainment as you sip on your delicious beverages. No reservations are required but keep in mind when you visit, fall time is the peak for visitors so lines could be long! Tours of the orchards can be booked online as day of availability cannot be guaranteed. Angry Orchard offers a variety of specialty tours such as the Barrel Room Premium Tasting Experience. a Treehouse Tasting Experience, and many more. View all of their tours here.
Should you believe they couldn’t possibly raise the bar any further, artisan food trucks are available during the weekends. Dig in and clink bottlenecks over an array of savories from loaded chips to an artisan charcuterie board, for surety guests here will leave well supped. Though above all, one acquires a hankering for the unmistakable crisp flavor and crack craftsmanship that identifies Angry Orchard hard ciders.
The Cider House is open year-round! On Mondays, they are open 12:00 – 8:00 om, Wednesday – Thursday 2:00 – 8:00 pm, Fridays from 12:00 – 8:00 pm and Saturday – Sunday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
Whether exploring the orchard to learn more about how the cider is made or simply enjoying a taste with soulful snacking, Angry Orchard in Walden makes any first time visitor a lifetime patron.
Cider is fantastic, staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and they’ve gone above and beyond with the COVID-19 precautions to make sure everyone has a safe experience. Can’t wait to come back!”
—Pepper F., Yelp
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