About
Stowe Cider was founded in 2013 with a vision of bringing something different to the cider scene- a version that boasted less than half the sweetness of most commercial cider. Once this niche was created to “keep cider dry", demand was high and the location was quickly outgrown. Stowe Cider became a favorite stop among visitors and locals alike. With a move up Mountain Rd. Stowe Cider transitioned into the West Branch Building and combined taproom with an updated production facility. Whether sipping a cider aprés ski, taking a break from a leaf peeping hike, or looking to enjoy some live music, guests are greeted with a consistently rotating tap selection, and more than 10 varieties available to go, no two visits are the same. Head Cider Maker and co-owner Mark Ray is constantly developing unique recipes that you will not find anywhere else. Ciders range from dry and preservative-free to others containing local fruits, hops, and unique barrel-aged offerings.
5.3/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
On tap at Farmhouse Tap & Grill, pours a hazy pale golden, almost no head. Nose has floral strawberry, vanillin, and a touch of apple skins in back. Flavour is much the same, with vanillin, floral notes, and a touch of apples. This is bizarre—not just oddness from the strawberry I assume.
Tried
from Draft
at
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
on 07 Aug 2026
at 04:31
6.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
16 oz can. Aroma is bold fresh mint, maybe a mile a note of strawberry under all this mint. Make no mistake. There’s some fresh mint here. Lime is slightly noticeable in the berry is a little bit buried under the lime and mint. Sort of reminds me of Spearmint bubblegum. Meh.
Tried
from Can
on 19 Jun 2026
at 19:36
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Golden with a medium sized white head that faded quickly. Sweet and tangy with apple, cinnamon and vanilla notes. Long finish. Medium body.
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Nov 2025
at 17:52
7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Can from NY Beer Dispensary.
Medium pale gold, mostly settled, just a little activity.
White wine, cotton candy, lemon, menthol, sweet onion nose.
Somehow, that's exactly how it tastes too, plus some grocery store apple tartness & middling sweetness that punches just a bit of lingering citrus.
Mello, medium low acid, gentle tartness, bold flavors.
This is a great hop dressing on an average cider.
Medium pale gold, mostly settled, just a little activity.
White wine, cotton candy, lemon, menthol, sweet onion nose.
Somehow, that's exactly how it tastes too, plus some grocery store apple tartness & middling sweetness that punches just a bit of lingering citrus.
Mello, medium low acid, gentle tartness, bold flavors.
This is a great hop dressing on an average cider.
Tried
from Can
at
New York Beer Dispensary
on 31 Oct 2025
at 21:01
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Can from NY Beer Dispensary.
Medium pale gold, some chill haze.
Herbal, slightly industrial, plastic, sulfury nose.
Semisweet, leaning dry. Super vegetal, a little bit of skin, some plastic, lingering popsicle stick.
Crispy, dying back a bit. Some salt, lightweight.
Okay slosh.
Medium pale gold, some chill haze.
Herbal, slightly industrial, plastic, sulfury nose.
Semisweet, leaning dry. Super vegetal, a little bit of skin, some plastic, lingering popsicle stick.
Crispy, dying back a bit. Some salt, lightweight.
Okay slosh.
Tried
from Can
at
New York Beer Dispensary
on 31 Oct 2025
at 20:59
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Fairly simple dry abut alcohol well hidden nice tannins. Enjoyable
Tried
on 21 May 2025
at 02:56
9/10
Tried
from Draft
on 13 Dec 2024
at 19:02
10/10
Have you ever had a hoppy cider? Well now I can say I have. Best ever.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Dec 2024
at 18:49
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
5 oz draft. Flavor has a decent amount of apple with a strong ginger presence. I guess maybe I can find some lemon here. Crisp texture. Overall, about normal for a cider.
Tried
from Draft
on 29 Dec 2023
at 21:31
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Sample at the NH Brewfest in Portsmouth 10/14/23. Mostly clear gold with a smattering of white bubble apple. A little dryer than I like but clean and tasty
Tried
on 21 Oct 2023
at 22:20