You might not immediately think of apples when you think of Atlanta, but it’s time to reconsider. Atlanta has a vibrant scene of diverse cideries just waiting for you to stop by and find your favorite! Just like the old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and we think that should include ciders.

5 great cideries in ATL

Urban Tree Cidery

Drive time from downtown: 15 minutes

Location: 1465 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta

Specialties: Sweet Heat Haze, Lemon Lavender, Wild on Cherry

With apples sourced from the mountains of Northeast Georgia, Urban Tree Cidery makes a variety of refreshing ciders. The Sweet Heat Haze is a cider infused with ginger and hints of habanero zest. If spicy isn’t your thing, the Lemon Lavender is a seasonal favorite with delicate notes of lavender to offset the sourness of lemon. At Urban Tree, they believe in more than just cider; they work tirelessly to continue the work of sustainable agriculture by carefully creating their farm-to-table products. They believe in preserving historical legacies for future generations while fostering growth for new ones. Every sip of Urban Tree Cider showcases the hard work and love poured into each cider.

Atlanta Hard Cider Co.

Drive time from downtown: 25 minutes

Location: 1010 Roswell St NE, Marietta, GA

Specialties: Peach (seasonal), Pomegranate, Tepache Pineapple

With over 12 ciders on tap, signature liquors distilled from their cider and non-alcoholic drinks available, there is sure to be a drink to please everyone! They have a seasonal rotation of unique and fresh ciders including Peach, Tiki Haze and Cherry Pie. In addition to the seasonal rotations, Atlanta Hard Cider Co. has a collection of year round ciders available ranging from classic Crisp Apple, Pomegranate, Rose and the newest addition – Tepache Pineapple. Tepache Pineapple is handcrafted with authentic Mexican flavors bringing you the perfect balance of sweetness, tartness and fizz. Check out their events page to find your next social event with fellow cider lovers. 

North 2 South Cider Works

Drive time from downtown: 25 minutes

Location: 1544 Forest Parkway, Lake City, GA

Specialties: Peche, Fresh, Nude

Founded by two friends with northern roots of mid-Michigan living in the South, North 2 South Cider Works was born. With their love of Georgia in mind, North 2 South Cider Works crafted a cider full of sweet Georgia peaches blended with notes of ginger. If you’re feeling fresh and summery you will love the Fresh cider made with lavender and mint. The Nude cider boasts the foundation for all other ciders and is completely fermented from fresh pressed apple juice. In addition to ciders, North 2 South also offers craft kombuchas and seltzers. Grab a friend and head on over to North 2 South Cider Works to discover your new favorite cider. 

Publik Draft House

Drive time from downtown: 5 minutes

Location: 654 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta

Specialties: Rotating local ciders

Publik Draft House is the perfect compromise to meet your non-cider drinking friends and still find favorite ciders to enjoy…or maybe just consider new friends. At Publik Draft House you will find an array of foods, beers, cocktails and, of course, ciders. Rekorderlig Cider is available and imported from Sweden, and you will also find a selection of rotating ciders from various cideries in the area. Publik Draft House celebrates community, culture and social gatherings alongside their love of beer, bourbon and a healthy respect for ciders. 

Treehorn Cider

Drive time from downtown: N/A

Location: Coming to a distributor near you soon!

Specialties: El Treeablo, Peaches En Regalia, Dry Cider

Having to relocate away from their tasting room, Treehouse Cider hasn’t given up on getting their delicious cider into your hands. For the time being, Treehouse Cider has temporarily switched to contract manufacturing until a new home can be secured for a new tasting room. In the coming weeks, you will once again find your favorite Treehouse Ciders in stores, restaurants and local taphouses. Start counting down the days until you can get your hands on one of the best peach ciders around, the Peaches En Regalia cider. This pleasantly sweet and tart cider reminds us of summer days and uses locally sourced peaches to create this dreamy drink. 

With spring arriving, it’s time to get outside and enjoy a patio cider with friends after work. There’s sure to be one close to our luxury Atlanta apartments, too! Which cider house will you try first?

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