Great Lakes Cider & Perry Guild Hard Cider Tasting
The Great Lakes Cider and Perry Guild Hard Cider Tasting took place on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Uncle John’s Cider in St. John’s Michigan. More than 100 different hard ciders and perrys from many states including Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana were on display. (Perry is hard cider made from pears.)
The event benefited the Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association (GLCPA), a nonprofit organization formed to showcase and promote fermented apple and pear beverages and to help educate consumers and producers about them. Members include both commercial and non-commercial producers, as well as affiliate members located outside the region.
Josh Morgan, cellar master at Michigan’s Black Star Farms, at the Great Lakes Cider and Perry Guild Hard Cider Tasting.
Jay Briggs of 45 North Winery in Leelanau County Michigan which makes a Pear Cider
Jon Treolar of J. Trees Cellars in Blissfield, Michigan makes three types of cider including an ice cider.
Bryan and Jen Ulbrich of Left Foot Charley at Uncle John’s Ciders
Photos courtesy of Kelly Kniewel
