Here at Only In New York, you’ll see us frequently mention how each of our state’s regions are known for their own iconic foods. Something we’re prepared to highlight even more though? Our regions’ amazing and well-known beverages. Out in the Finger Lakes, you’ll find our world-famous wines, while up in the Adirondack Mountains you can sip on delicious Saranac beers. Well, here in the Capital Region there’s a true and tasty gem that you may not have even realized exists. Presenting you with New York’s very first farm cidery, check out this delicious factory in the Capital Region to quench your thirst.
Right on Broadway in Albany, Nine Pin Ciderworks is the most delicious cider factor you’ll find in New York.
The very first farm cidery to hit the Empire State, Nine Pin has an endless list of traits that make it such a special attraction to visit.
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First off, Nine Pin creates their mouthwatering ciders by using only apples (and other fruit) from the Capital Region and Hudson Valley regions.
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Giving you the ultimate taste of New York, Nine Pin is always coming up with new and exciting flavors of ciders that you never knew you needed in your life.
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Something a lot of people don’t know about Nine Pin Ciderworks though is that you can actually tour the factory once a month!
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Giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the pressing process, once a month you’ll have the chance to purchase tickets for these amazing tours.
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Sending you off with a drink in hand, you’ll tour the factory and get the chance to taste a variety of ciders, as well as take home your very own souvenir glass.
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Tickets to Nine Pin’s factory tours tend to sell out relatively fast, so if you’re unable to snag tickets to the next tour or are just too anxious to wait until then - don’t worry, there’s plenty of ways to hold you over.
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Nine Pin Ciderworks has its very own Tasting Room, a space that opens up even further during the warmer months.
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Serving you flights of cider on apple-shaped boards, you can expect to find nearly 10 hard ciders on tap in the Tasting Room at all times.
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The Tasting Room is also a great place to check out special cocktails, as well as other noteworthy local wines and beers.
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Just when you thought this attraction couldn’t get any better, it does. Nine Pine has a menu full of house-made food that will blow you away and pairs up perfectly with their ciders.
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With factory tours offered once a month and their Tasting Room open 6 days a week, you’ll find lots of opportunities to come and check out Nine Pin.
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With their next factory tour being held on May 12th, get your tickets to Nine Pin Ciderworks’ now before they sell out!
Rami Massoud/Google To find out more about Nine Pin Ciderworks in Albany and to get your tickets for their May 12th factory tour, click here.
Address: 929 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
If you’re loving the idea of this tour, the make sure that you also check out The Little Known Factory Tour In New York That Everyone Should Take At Least Once!
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To find out more about Nine Pin Ciderworks in Albany and to get your tickets for their May 12th factory tour, click here.
Address: 929 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
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