Woodchuck Cider House

Vermont


North America's largest cidery (producer of hard cider) offers pints, cider cocktails, bar snacks and tastes (four for $3) at its state-of-the-art production facility 2 miles north of Middlebury. The rotating lineup of 20 ciders on tap ranges from classics like pear, raspberry and amber (Woodchuck's flagship apple cider) to experimental and seasonal flavors like pumpkin, ginger and smoked apple.


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