In Beer City USA, Urban Orchard Cider Company offers an unexpected alternative. by GRAHAM AVERILL There’s something odd about the portraits lining the wall behind the bar at Asheville’s Urban Orchard. The subjects in the paintings are familiar — famous historical figures like George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte — but the faces ... [Read more]
Hard Press: Coverage of Urban Orchard Cider
Photography by Emily Chaplin
Credit: William Woody [email protected]
The gluten-free aspect of cider is important to many consumers, said Leah McGrath, dietician for the Ingles stores. “There has been a huge increase in the awareness of gluten-free products.” Some consumers “feel safe having something like a hard cider as an alternative to a beer.” Among them are Josie Mielke, owner ... [Read more]
Giving Thanks to the Cider Gods
As the summer continues to heat up, maybe you’re looking for some place to cool down and find a refreshing drink. Vanessa de la Vina gives us a look at The Urban Orchard Cider Co. in Asheville. They’re having a huge 2-year anniversary party on October 31st complete with live entertainment and lots of fun. ... [Read more]
Asheville-made Craft Cider
The first time Josie Mielke tried hard cider in 2005, she had no idea how much it would matter to her one day. “I really did not like it,” she recalls, laughing. “Back then, basically all you could get were really commercial ciders with a lot of high fructose corn syrup.” But her husband convinced ... [Read more]
Summer/Fall 2015
“Urban Orchard’s West Asheville taproom doubles as one of the country’s few true cider bars.” Read the full article that features WNC’s “Cider Fest” and other great WNC Craft Ciders. Article Link: Cider Craft Magazine
