Minnesota Cider Guild

05/29/2026

Summer is here!!

Sunshine has us feeling extra summery so we're poppin' a bottle of Herbie's! Made with Caribou Cream maple syrup tapped from maple trees north of the Cider House by our friend Herbie. Come grab a glass and stop by for date night at the winery tonight! Music from Gordon Thorne starts at 6pm 🎶

05/28/2026

Featured Cidery: Crow River Winery

Our Small Batch VIP Cider Session is just a few days away, and today we’re featuring Crow River Winery!

They’ll be bringing a seriously fun lineup of featured pours:

Strawberry Basil
Apple Pie
Passionfruit
Blueberry Lemonade
Pineapple Kiwi

And here’s a fun little full-circle cider fact: the apples in Crow River’s ciders are grown right at Ashery Lane Farm’s orchards, then pressed, fermented, and crafted into cider at the winery. So when you sip these at Small Batch VIP, you’ll be tasting a true orchard-to-glass connection from the very place we’re gathering.

Join us Saturday, June 6th for FREE small bites, UNLIMITED tastings, locally curated vendors, a gorgeous farm setting, and plenty of chances to chat with the makers behind the pours.

Only a few days left to snag your tickets — this is one you don’t wanna miss.

Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/small-batch-tasting

05/27/2026

It’s Trivia Tuesday!

True or false: Apples are grown in all 50 U.S. states.

Take your best guess... this could be a tricky one! Or it might not be... who are we to say? 😈

05/26/2026

Featured Cidery: Sapsucker Farms & Yellow Belly Cider

We’re counting down the days to the Small Batch VIP Cider Session, and today’s featured cidery is Sapsucker Farms & Yellow Belly Cider!

They’ll be pouring a lineup that sounds like pure Minnesota orchard magic:

Juicy Apple
Yellow Belly Dry
Blue Betcha
Caramel Apple

This is your chance to sip, sample, and chat cider in a gorgeous setting with some of the best local makers in the state. We’re talking UNLIMITED tastings, food for purchase, locally curated vendors, live music, and a laid-back VIP-style cider experience at Ashery Lane Farm.

Only a few days left to snag your tickets for Saturday, June 6th — and trust us, this is one you don’t wanna miss.

Grab your ticket, bring your cider-loving crew, and get ready for an afternoon of small-batch pours, orchard flavors, and Minnesota-made goodness. 🍎

Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/small-batch-tasting

05/26/2026

Did you take a guess at last week’s Trivia Tuesday?

We asked: What Minnesota-grown apple variety is known for its cider-friendly balance of sweetness, acidity, and tannins — and shares its name with one of our member cideries?

The answer: Keepsake apples!

Keepsake apples are a true Minnesota gem, developed by the University of Minnesota and known for their rich flavor, crisp texture, and excellent balance — making them a favorite for fresh eating and cider making alike.

And yes, cider friends… the name might sound familiar. carries that same apple-inspired spirit into every bottle they craft.

A brand new Trivia Tuesday question is coming later this evening, so get ready to test your cider knowledge again!

05/26/2026

Looking for something fun to do?

The Minnesota Cider Guild’s Small Batch VIP Cider Session is happening Saturday, June 6 from 2–5 PM at beautiful Ashery Lane Farm in Minnetrista!

This is a limited-ticket cider tasting featuring unlimited samples of small-batch, experimental, and event-exclusive ciders from Minnesota cideries — plus complimentary small bites, locally curated vendors, live music, and a gorgeous orchard setting.

And no weather worries! Tastings will take place indoors, with outdoor seating available so you can sip, snack, and enjoy the views.

If you love local drinks, unique events, and a relaxed afternoon at a stunning venue, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Tickets here:

Join fellow cider lovers and friends for another deep, delicious dive into local cider.

05/26/2026

Tart, crisp, and always worth coming back to 🍒

Tart Cherry brings together bright Montmorency cherries and a blend of heirloom apples for a cider that’s bold, balanced, and true to its roots.

→ Crisp apple character
→ Bright cherry tartness
→ Refreshing, semi-dry finish

It’s a taproom favorite for a reason!

05/21/2026

Small Batch VIP sneak peek: Keepsake Cidery is bringing the good stuff.

On Saturday, June 6, Keepsake will be joining us at Ashery Lane Farm with a lineup that shows off exactly why small-batch cider is so exciting: unique apple varieties, thoughtful blends, dry pours, medium pours, pet nats, still ciders, and even an unreleased cider.

Here’s what they’ll be pouring:

🍎 Roxbury Russet — Still Dry
🍎 Arkansas Black / Dabinett — Pet Nat Dry
🍎 Dabinett / Arkansas Black — Still Medium
🍎 Chestnut Crab / Ellis Bitter — Pet Nat Medium, unreleased
🍓 Little Hill — Pet Nat Dry aged on strawberries, aronia berries, and blueberries from Little Hill Berry Farm

This is the kind of lineup that makes the Small Batch VIP Cider Session so special: limited pours, interesting apples, cider-maker creativity, and the chance to taste something you may not find anywhere else.

Tickets are limited for this more intimate tasting experience, so grab yours and come sip your way through Minnesota cider on June 6!

https://events.humanitix.com/small-batch-tasting

05/20/2026

Trivia Tuesday!

Minnesota has a long history of cold-hardy apple breeding, and those apples play a big role in what makes local cider so unique.

Which University of Minnesota apple variety is one of the parents of the famous Honeycrisp apple?

A. Haralson
B. Keepsake
C. Zestar!
D. SweeTango

Drop your best guess below — bonus points if you know what qualities it helped pass along. 🍎

We’ll share the answer soon!

05/19/2026

Small Batch. Big Flavor. One Incredible Afternoon.

The Minnesota Cider Guild’s Small Batch VIP Cider Session is back on Saturday, June 6th at beautiful Ashery Lane Farm in partnership with Crow River Winery — and trust us, this is not your average tasting event.

Join us for an intimate afternoon of exclusive pours, experimental batches, limited releases, and cider conversations straight from the makers themselves. Your favorite Minnesota cideries will be bringing special ciders you may never see again, alongside the classics you already know and love.

✨ Limited tickets available
🍏 Meet the cider makers face-to-face
🥂 Taste rare & small-batch creations
🌿 Gorgeous farm setting
📍 Ashery Lane Farm | Minnetrista
🗓 Saturday, June 6 | 2–5 PM

Whether you’re a longtime cider enthusiast or just discovering Minnesota cider, this is one of the most unique tasting experiences of the summer.

Tickets are limited — don’t wait too long to grab yours! 🍎

https://events.humanitix.com/small-batch-tasting