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Are you looking for a crisp, hard apple taste to get you in the fall mood or brighten up a summer day? Look no further than the nation’s capital for cider.
Located on a 35-acre farm in Middletown, Md., Willow Oaks offers small batch, barrel-fermented cider. Its acclaimed flavors are handcrafted from organic fruit and totally unfiltered. Willow Oaks is open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Established in 2019 in Alexandria, Va., Lost Boy Cider offers fermented refreshments made with all-natural ingredients including hops, cranberries, pineapples and spices. Cider slushies are available for the hotter days and the kids can sip on non-alcoholic cider.
Corcoran, located in Loudoun County, opened in 2004 with a specialty in hand-crafted ciders and Port-style wines. The carbonated, refreshing and crisp cider served at Corcoran is entirely gluten-free. The family-owned property makes for an ideal fall visit.
With a cider barn and distillery, Mt. Defiance serves up the refreshment in style in historic Middleburg, Va. The locale mixes classic and craft cider flavors, including ginger and honey-infused varieties. You can also indulge in delicious spirits, including absinthe, apple brandy and bourbon whiskey.
