Eve's Cidery — Attraction in Town of Van Etten

Just a word of warning: When cidermaker Autumn Stoscheck warns you that it's "a hike" to the orchard, she means it in a Sir Edmund Hillary kind of way. It's a stunning climb, and well worth the effort.

On the day I was there it was hot. And it was raining. And I was soaked to the bone. And every minute of my visit was a joy.

I was grateful for every instant that I got to listen to Autumn talk about cider apples and trees and terrain. And I was glad for every sip of the extraordinary cider that captures the terroir of this place and the cidermaker's well-practiced wisdom. I was sorry to say goodbye, and I hope to return again soon. Many thanks to Autumn and Ezra for a lovely...

Tho off the beaten path, Well worth. The Ice Cider is the best I have had out of any local place or non local place by far. For my taste buds, along with they have a Pommeau which is a for sure sipping drink. HOWEVER, I have never enjoyed drinking a beverage as much as their particular Pommeau. Its complex, and tastes like drinking 5 drinks in one. Each time you notice something differing.

ON TOP OF THAT, I was in the area passing by and requested if I could stop in and purchase a large order. They were very accommodating and allowed me to stop in outside of store hours to buy 5 bottles. Highly recommend what...

Awesome! Great people, amazing ciders. It makes such a difference to see how and where the cider is made. Well worth the drive. I think we probably tasted many ciders that you would never find in any store. Celia, Ezra, and their interns Matt and ? (Afraid I don't remember her name) were extremely welcoming hosts. Thanks for a great visit. We will send all of our...