What happened Woodchuck cider?

What happened Woodchuck cider?

MIDDLEBURY — Vermont Hard Cider Co., which produces the popular Woodchuck Hard Cider brand, has been purchased by Vermont-based Northeast Drinks Group for $20 million, the holding company announced Tuesday.

Do they still make Woodchuck cider?

In 2012, Woodchuck Hard Cider was purchased by Irish beverage company C&C Group. In March 2021, C&C Group announced their intent to sell Vermont Hard Cider Company to Northeast Drinks Group, a Vermont-based company, for 20 million dollars. The sale was officially completed in April 2021.

Is Woodchuck Hard Cider good?

Woodchuck Hard Cider Amber is a strong cider, touting a bold apple flavor. With a medium body and golden silhouette, this cider has a clean finish. The Woodchuck Amber is a solid contender among its counterparts – such as Angry Orchard’s Crisp Apple. A solid hard cider and crowd pleaser, easy to love.

Is Woodchuck cider better than Angry Orchard?

The Woodchuck Hard Cider, brewed in nearby Middlebury, Vermont, is a tad sweeter than Angry Orchard, and (in my opinion) tastes more akin to non-alcoholic apple cider than Angry Orchard. Slightly less than Angry Orchard but at least a bottle of Woodchuck has less calories than its competitor.

Why is a woodchuck called a woodchuck?

The name woodchuck has nothing to do with wood. Or chucking. It is derived from the Algonquian name for the critters, wuchak.

Are woodchucks aggressive?

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are found all over central and eastern US. They dig burrows in grassy areas and are known to eat through gardens. They’re hard to get rid of because they are aggressive animals, and can have rabies.

Is a groundhog a woodchuck?

10 facts about groundhogs. A family of groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, rests on a log.

Is Angry Orchard strong?

Crisp Apple, the flagship product from America’s best-selling cider brand, Angry Orchard, is 5 percent ABV—the same as a Budweiser. The reason ciders can be so strong makes sense: Alcohol comes from fermenting sugars, something apple juice can have plenty of.

Where is woodchuck made?

Middlebury, VT
Middlebury, VT At Woodchuck® we have been crafting America’s original hard cider since 1991.

What is the best hard cider?

The 10 Best Hard Ciders to Drink in 2021

  • Best Overall: Dunkertons Dry Organic Cider.
  • Best Dry: Golden State Mighty Dry Cider.
  • Best Sweet: Downeast Original Blend Cider.
  • Best Rosé Cider: Wölffer No.
  • Best Pear Cider: Rekorderlig Pear Cider.
  • Best Craft: Brooklyn Cider Kinda Dry.
  • Best Low-Sugar: Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider.

Is Strongbow apple cider sweet?

Distinctive golden color and less sweet with a crisp apple flavor for a balanced, dry finish. 5% ABV. Gluten Free and Kosher. 146 calories per 12oz.

When did woodchuck start making hard cider?

At Woodchuck® we have been crafting America’s original hard cider since 1991. Back then we didn’t really care that the world was drinking beer, because we had a passion for hard cider. So that’s what we made.

Where was the original American hard cider made?

Middlebury, VT At Woodchuck® we have been crafting America’s original hard cider since 1991. Back then we didn’t really care that the world was drinking beer, because we had a passion for hard cider. So that’s what we made.

Is there such a thing as popular hard cider?

So that’s what we made. Sure, cider may be popular now, either way we’ve stayed true to our roots, fermenting quality innovative ciders with every batch, because we like it.

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