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| - I do not like hard cider....or so I thought before stopping into Griffin Cider House. Tucked away on Madison, I drove right by it the first time because of construction and my terrible directional sense. I stopped in with my friend on a busy Friday night and one of Griffin's first weekends being open. We sat at the bar, and though it was crowded, the staff was very accommodating, attentive, and though prompt, I didn't feel rushed in anyway. The owner was even circling the bar and talking with everyone. Beers and liquors are offered for people who are not cider lovers, but I was enticed by their cider menu, and figured when in Rome, right? Being a gin drinker, the Cannaught Ranger, which is infused with juniper and elderflower caught my eye. I tried it. I loved it. I asked the charming bartender for his opinion for my next cider to try. He recommended the After Burner, which tasted more like a hard ginger beer than a cider, in a very good way.
Also, the glasses the cider is served in are pretty awesome. They somewhat resemble a light blub, but they provide a nice grip. I like that they aren't in some frilly girly glass.
Though the traditional apple juice style ciders still may not be my libation of choice, Griffin Cider House redefined my cider views with their variety. I am now a cider fan! I'm excited to go back and try their other non-traditional ciders.
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