For instance, the primary ingredient in hard cider is apple juice. Beer, on the other hand, needs malt, hops, yeast and water. Then there is the production process.

Champlain Orchards' Farmstead cider snagged the 9th spot on USA TODAY's Top 10 readers' poll ... That's what they call the apples they use at Shoreham's Champlain Orchards to make hard apple cider.

Lakeland Apple Orchard and Cidery is a destination. Not only can you pick your own apples, enjoy regular and hard cider, you can also ride the carousel, scrambler, the train which takes you ...

Champlain Orchards' Farmstead cider snagged the 9th spot on USA TODAY's Top 10 readers' poll ... That's what they call the apples they use at Shoreham's Champlain Orchards to make hard apple cider.