The Showalter family has been growing apples for over 50 years on a century-old orchard. The art of blending and pressing fresh apple cider began in 1974. Old Hill Cider is the Shenandoah Valley’s first hard cidery. Cidermaker, Shannon Showalter, crafts ciders in innovative ways that honor early American methods. By growing and carefully selecting apples that are perfect for fermenting, Showalter highlights each chosen apple varietal's character. Don't miss the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley when you visit the tasting room at Showalter's Orchard, home of Old Hill Cider.
The farm address is 17768 Honeyville Road in Timberville, VA. Please call or review current hours.
obguthr (12465) reviewed Virginia Blackberry from Old Hill Cider 6 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Red wine nose. Hazy purple. Semi sweet, grape. Dry finish. Light body, soft carbonation.
Susiedaisy33 (3213) reviewed Off the Press from Old Hill Cider 6 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 10
Pour is light gold yellow almost looks like lemonade. Sweet, fresh taste of the pink ladies apple that lingers on the palate. Lovely!!
obguthr (12465) reviewed Season's Finish from Old Hill Cider 6 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Caramel nose. Clear amber. Sweet honey, tangy apple. Medium body, soft carbonation.
obguthr (12465) reviewed Virginia Stawberry from Old Hill Cider 6 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Buttered popcorn and strawberry. Clear reddish copper.Strawberry, dank basement, leather. Light body, soft carbonation.
Susiedaisy33 (3213) reviewed Cidermaker's Barrel from Old Hill Cider 6 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8
Pour is light gold. Strong bourbon oak smell. Tart apple with bourbon palate
Susiedaisy33 (3213) reviewed Yesteryear from Old Hill Cider 6 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9
Light gold pour. Sweet fresh and tart apple flavor Prominent apple taste with acidic and tart palate
obguthr (12465) reviewed Off the Press from Old Hill Cider 6 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Sweet apple, cheesy funk nose. Cloudy yellow. Sweet apple, strawberry. Light body, soft carbonation.
Susiedaisy33 (3213) reviewed Betwixt from Old Hill Cider 6 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
Pours an attractive light gold. This cider has a sweet, fresh smell of apple. With first taste, it is expected that this cider would be extremely sweet. However, it is mainly tart with sweet notes. The tartness lingers on the tongue.
obguthr (12465) reviewed Farmhand from Old Hill Cider 7 years ago
Appearance - 2 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Apple nose, mild cheesy notes. Clear pale yellow. Dry apple, subtle floral highlights. Light body, soft carbonation.
SaltyGrog (4618) reviewed Heritage from Old Hill Cider 8 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Bottle from this quirky store we visited while traveling through Staunton, Va on the way to somewhere not as quaint & pretty. Tulip pour. Pours like a flat Heineken. Smells of stone fruit, acidy apples & lettuce. Very mild. Taste is of melon rind, white wine, stems & yeast. Tacky, runny feel. Moderately acidic, soft tannins, faintly sour & not at all tart. This is missing a big chunk of character right down the middle. Right now it just tastes & feels like mellow, watered down Church wine.