{"id":10050,"date":"2020-10-19T05:43:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T09:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=10050"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:35:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:35:35","slug":"north-carolina-cider-week-celebrates-locally-made-ciders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/north-carolina-cider-week-celebrates-locally-made-ciders\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Wine Light – North Carolina Cider Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Brushy Mountain Limbertwig Apple – This variety is thought to have originated in the Brushy Mountains of NC.<\/p><\/div>\n

In the Wine Light<\/a> is North Carolina Cider Week. \u00a0We celebrate NC Cider Week annually during October or November. \u00a0This year October 19th – 25th has been designated as a week to honor North Carolina Cider!<\/p>\n

So, what is cider exactly? \u00a0Here, we’re obviously discussing what’s commonly called “hard cider”. \u00a0This cider at its most basic level is fermented apple juice. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Similar to making wine from grapes, cider is made from crushing apples and fermenting the juice. \u00a0The sugar content of apples is lower than grapes, so ciders are typically lower in alcohol than wines. \u00a0To make apple wine, sugar is typically added in fermentation to allow for wine like alcohol.<\/p>\n

Here in North Carolina, many cider apples are sourced from the Hendersonville area and from the Brushy Mountains in Wilkes and Alexander Counties. \u00a0Cider producers range from those in the mountains to the southern piedmont to urban areas like Charlotte and Durham.<\/p>\n

So, how do you celebrate NC Cider Week? \u00a0By drinking a locally grown and produced NC Cider, of course! \u00a0You can also celebrate by visiting local cideries and by attending the NC Cider Week Sip and Meet<\/a> on Saturday, October 24th at the Chatham Beverage District in Pittsboro. \u00a0This event will feature cideries from the Piedmont of NC.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

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