Some drinks pair perfectly with chilly weather. Apple cider is one of those beverages. As the temperatures cool down, the crisp and fresh apple flavors in apple cider wonderfully complement a cozy date night or warm conversation with friends. Wise Bird Cider Co. in Lexington, Kentucky, crafts some of the most delicious apple ciders in the Bluegrass State.
Wise Bird Cider Co. is family-owned and operated and opened in 2019. Its founders, Tim Wright and Greta Pittard, initially made cider as a hobby while living in Washington, D.C. However, after winning two awards for their ciders, they moved to Lexington and turned pro. Wise Bird Cider Co. has built off this initial success, winning more awards, including being named a Good Food Awards Finalist. They use high-quality, local apples in their traditional ciders, sourcing as much as possible from Kentucky farms.
The small-batch cidery sells many flavors, including sweet, semi-sweet, semi-dry, and dry varieties. Dry ciders include Hewe's Crab, Holy Beez, Rickhouse, and Short Stories No. 5. The Commonwealth Gold cider is semi-dry and made using Gold Rush apples from two Georgetown, Kentucky, farms. The Rosé Cider and Pomme Pomme are both semi-sweet ciders offered in cans. Pommeau is a sweet dessert drink aged in American Oak brandy barrels for one year.
Cider fans can access Wise Bird Cider Co.'s ciders in various ways. The cidery has an on-site taproom with a welcoming, friendly atmosphere where visitors can enjoy drinks and food. Many bars, restaurants, and cafés throughout Kentucky also serve Wise Bird Cider Co.'s products. Alternatively, the company ships cans and bottles of cider to many U.S. states.
The taproom regularly hosts events, including weekly trivia gatherings and tours of Lexington's Distillery District. The cidery participates in Kentucky Cider Days and hosts events associated with the fall celebration. The cidery also hosts holiday events, like wreath-making and Home Alone trivia. An event called Ho Ho Ho Downs at Wise Bird Cider Co. invites guests to create ornaments and visit with Santa.
Little Fork is Wise Bird Cider Co.'s restaurant, led by acclaimed chef Nick Fisherkeller. The restaurant's menu includes a wedge salad, a smash burger, and a chicken salad wrap. The Hot Pepper Chicken Basket features crispy chicken tenders covered in hot pepper jelly, and the kid's menu offers chicken tenders and a grilled cheese sandwich.
For more information, visit Wise Bird Cider Co.'s website and Facebook page.
Lexington, Kentucky, is a fantastic place to visit. There's much to do, including visiting an international market, the Yu Yu Asian Market. There are plenty of delicious, upscale restaurants, including the Merrick Inn Restaurant.
If you're interested in an overnight getaway to Lexington, Kentucky, consider staying at The Manchester, a beautiful hotel within walking distance of Wise Bird Cider Co. The boutique hotel in the Distillery District has rooms and suites that accommodate two or four guests.
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