G
ood news, cheese fans: a new pairing is afoot. Just as many were feel-
ing comfortable pairing cheese with wine and beer, along comes hard
cider. Sales of craft cider are bubbling over, with more cideries opening
than American apple growers can supply. Cider Guide, an online resource, lists
241 domestic producers in 35 states. Clearly it's time to hunker down, sample the
world's cider styles, and explore their affinities with specialty cheese.
Get ready to embrace the next big thing in food and beverage tastings.
BY JANET FLETCHER
Easy Pairings:
Hard Cider and Cheese
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