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
PUMPKIN RECYCLING
Bring your leftover Halloween Pumpkins to The Taproom for recycling and feed the pigs, not the landfill.
Bringing in the LAUGHS at The Taproom
Sign up for your 15 minutes of FAME and bring on the giggles at TC3’s COMEDY NIGHT!
NEW at The Taproom! Cyser and First Watch
NEW at The Taproom! You don’t want to miss these new blends!
Football, Cider, and Fun at The Taproom
WEHC's Podcast KEYS TO THE GAME - LIVE at The Taproom. Join the live audience for this popular podcast.
TC3 is ON THE MOVE!
TC3 is getting ready to move into a brand new space in The Abingdon Commons!
Introducing Apple Cider Vinegar
TC3 Apple Cider Vinegar brings a mellow and bright flavor to your table.
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.
“Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits.”
— Henry David Thoreau