**Wine and hard cider tastings will be OPEN from 12-5pm on Saturdays & Sundays. For further information, please call 203-458-PICK. Our complete selection of our wines, hard ciders and other CT Farm Wines are available for in market purchase or curbside pickup.
NEW Scarlet Hard Cider – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Cranberries, apples and fall are synonymous, and we have captured them together. A blend of zest and sweetness balance for a tasty and refreshing, lightly carbonated drink that finishes with the acidic notes from the cranberries. Serve chilled. (6.5% Alcohol, 2% RS).
NEW Spiced Hard Cider – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Made with a mixture of our own apples, infused with spices used to make our mulled cider, this cider has subtle hints of seasonal spices, with a smooth and semi-sweet finish. It’s medium bodied and a delightful cider to enjoy, especially in the fall and winter months. (6.5% Alcohol, 2% RS).
NEW Duke Hard Cider – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Who doesn’t love blueberries? We have combined the delightful flavors of blueberries with our own apples to create a joyous combo of semi-sweet aromatics enhanced by the light carbonation. Serve chilled. (6.5% Alcohol, 1.5% RS).
NEW Golden Hard Cider – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Burton Hard Cider – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Burton W. Bishop’s sons were instrumental in setting out our first orchard of 600 trees in the 1920’s. 100 years later, with over 18,000 trees, 580 of them are heirloom and cider varietals used exclusively in our hard cider blends. The apples in this blend include Golden Russet, Yarlington Mill, Wickson, and Dabinett, each contributing unique flavors and aromas to make a great tasting and robust dry cider. Serve lightly chilled. (6.9% Alcohol, 1% RS)
NEW Perry – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Bishop’s Orchards pears have been transformed to elegance in a glass, aged over a year! This dry blend has a distinctive pear aromatic nose and a gentle finish. It’s a sibling to our hard ciders, inspired by our English forefathers and lightly carbonated. Serve chilled. (6% Alcohol).
NEW Honey Perry – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Bishop’s Orchards pears have been fermented, aged for a year and lightly infused with local honey to make a semi-sweet perry not in the English style! It’s lightly carbonated and the honey balances the floral pear essence, creating a smooth finish. It’s a sibling to our hard ciders and fruit wines. (6% Alcohol, 2% RS).
Farmhouse Style Hard Cider – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Bishop’s gently-effervescent cider is made from a harmonious blend of our own apples grown right in our orchard. Local never tasted so crisp and delicious! From our orchards to your glass, our fresh “American Sweet Cider” made from a special blend of our own apples has been carefully fermented into Hard cider, reminiscent of our forefathers drink before coming from Guildford, England to Guilford, CT U.S.A.! Serve ice cold for full flavor. A great Beer Alternative. Gluten Free. Semi-Dry. (7% Alcohol, 2% RS).
Crosby Semi-Sweet Black Currant Hard Cider – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
Made with Bishop’s Own Apples and CT Black Currants. Named after our farm dog, this NEW hard cider blends with local black currants to produce a refreshing, semi-sweet, fruity, light effervescent drink! A deep purple shade and perfect for the holidays!
Lillian Hard Cider – NOW AVAILABLE IN 4-pk CANS
We honor Burton’s wife Lillian with this cider. They had 6 children, and like the 5 fruits in this cider grown on our farm, each contributed to the flavor and character of like and our family tree. Farming a century ago was challenging and Lillian ran the important household duties that supported the farm. Enjoy subtle berry notes while reflecting on your family’s history. Serve chilled, either straight up or on the rocks! Semi-Dry, Lightly Effervescent. (6.9% Alcohol, 1.5% RS)
Burton Hard Cider – BACK IN STOCK
Burton W. Bishop’s sons were instrumental in setting out our first orchard of 600 trees in the 1920’s. 100 years later, with over 18,000 trees, 580 of them are heirloom and cider varietals used exclusively in our hard cider blends. The apples in this blend include Golden Russet, Yarlington Mill, Wickson, and Dabinett, each contributing unique flavors and aromas to make a great tasting and robust dry cider. Serve lightly chilled. (6.9% Alcohol, 1% RS)
New England Style Hard Cider – SOLD OUT
For those liking a touch of sweetness, our New England Style Hard Cider has more hints of fresh apples as well as its crisp, light, bubbly mouthfeel. Made from a special blend of our own apples, we have carefully fermented it into Hard Cider. Serve ice cold for full flavor. It pairs well with a meal, or as a drink with friends. Our light, crisp and refreshing ciders make a great alternative to beer! Refreshingly light with a semi-sweet, slightly effervescence. (6% Alcohol, 3% RS).
ALL BISHOP’S HARD CIDERS ARE AVAILABLE ON TAP AT THIMBLE ISLAND BREWERY
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