The Cider Press
A blend of Tumbling Creek news, recipes, tips, a few musings, a splash of apple-lore, and a pinch of cider making history; pressed in-house, bottled on-site
and shipped to you.
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Appalachian to the Core
Heirloom Apple Tree Grafting Workshop
Graft your own heritage apple tree with Tumbling Creek Cider’s orchard manager, Tom McMullan. Bring your own tree home.
Terr-a-what, now?
The term "terroir" (pronounced like tehr-WAAR) is often associated with wine, but when it comes to apples, Virginia's terroir plays a vital role in shaping the flavors and characteristics of the fruit.
Crafty Cider Cocktails to Elevate Your Tastebuds
Crafty Tumbling Creek Cider Cocktails to Elevate Your Tastebuds
Hellbender Hopped Brings Home Silver
Hellbender Hopped brings home silver from the US Open Cider Championships
From Our Table to Yours
Hard cider can add a delightful and unique flavor to your Thanksgiving recipes. Whether you're looking to create savory dishes or sweet desserts, here are some recipes that are sure to be Appalachian to the Core.
Apples to Apples: Modern American Hard Cider vs. Heritage Hard Cider
Lets take a moment and delve into the key differences between these two styles, exploring the techniques, flavors, and cultural aspects that set them apart.
VOTE! Best of the Blue Ridge
Vote Today! We’ve been nominated for Best of the Blue Ridge by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine.
Does (Bottle) Size Matter?
Does size matter? You bet it does! Larger bottles provide a larger volume-to-surface area ratio, which can lead to slower oxidation and more gradual flavor development over time.
Step Out of the Ordinary
Though there are lots of options out there, and lots of variables behind our choices (bottling cost, efficiency, etc.) we wanted to take a moment to talk through a few reasons for going big!
In the Running…Again!
Hellbender Hopped is in the Running for USA Today’s Best Cider. We need YOU to help move us into the winner’s circle! Vote Today!
Cider on the Fly. Appalachian to the Core
This last may, Tumbling Creek Cider Company was happy to host Riverfeet Fly Fishing for a fly-tying workshop at The Springhouse.
Tree Grafting and Sustainability
Since 2019 we have grafted many hundreds more and currently have the Lower Orchard with 450 trees and the Upper Orchard with 650 trees.
Preserving the Past, Sustaining the Future
Tumbling Creek Cider Company captures the flavors of heirloom apples and ensures their preservation through a variety of conservation efforts.
TC3’s and People, Inc.
People Incorporated interviewed Tumbling Creek Cider Company about their efforts to support local economy, grow their business and thrive.
Sustainability
Sustainability
From Apple to Glass, we care about what we drink. You should too.
Cidermaking 101
Cidermaking 101. This series will offer a look at the science of cidermaking, offering a peek at the journey from apple to glass. Today’s topic: Sugar.
3 Keys to Choosing the Best Apples for Pressing
For TC3, there are three key characteristics to the perfect cider apple.
“Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits.”
— Henry David Thoreau