VISIT OUR TASTING ROOM
Visit our Tasting Room in Albany, NY for a rotating selection of premium Nine Pin ciders, New York beers and cocktails, and delicious food pairings.
Try our cider in a 6 or 12 oz pour or in a flight, or get our on tap exclusives to go in a 25 oz Twistee or 32 oz growler!
Prices do not include tax.
Tasting Room Policies:
Tables are first come, first serve. No outside food or beverages are permitted. There is no smoking or vaping inside. We are dog-friendly but we ask that they remain on leash. We are family-friendly but it is an industrial space and there are safety concerns, we ask that your children do not run in the cidery and remain with you or at your table at all times. Those under 18 are not permitted without adult supervision.
Kitchen opens at 12:00 Mon-Fri, 11:00 Sat & Sun.
Last call 30 minutes before close, kitchen closes 1 hour before close.
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NY Cider
Signature
6.7% ABV
Crafted with 100% New York apples, our flagship cider is off-dry, crisp, and refreshing.
Ginger
6.7% ABV
Signature Cider infused with ginger and orange peel.
Belgian
6.3% ABV
Signature Cider fermented with Belgian Abbey Ale Yeast.
Pink Lemonade
6.2% ABV
When life gives you New York apples, make Pink Lemonade! Infused with lemons and Citra hops then blended with juice from Samascott Orchard’s Red Ace Beet crop to create that signature pink color.
Montmorency Cherry
5.7% ABV
Montmorency Cherries are a tart and tangy fruit that make delicious jams, cobblers, and of course – hard cider! The sour cherries perfectly complement apples’ natural sweetness in a co-fermented hard cider.
Blueberry Lavender
6.9% ABV
Blueberry Lavender is crafted with a blend of apples and blueberries from Samascott Orchards. It is infused with culinary lavender from Lavenlair Farm to create an off-dry cider with floral notes and a tart finish. Blueberry Lavender was first released in 2020.
Concord Cascade
6.9% ABV
Crafted by co-fermenting apples and concord grapes then infusing the blend with Cascade hops. This cider has notes of grape jelly and cooked pineapple with a soft bitterness from the hops to round it out.
Cosmo
4.0% ABV
Cosmo light cider is crafted with 100% New York apples from Samascott Orchards and co-fermented with cranberries from Deer River Cranberries in Brasher Falls, NY. This cider comes in at just 110 calories for a lo-cal, crushable drink!
Stay Gold
6.9% ABV
This dry cider is tart and full-bodied with a mild fruity astringency.
Two Spies
6.8% ABV
Two Spies is crafted with a blend of two unique apple varieties from Samascott Orchards: Northern Spy and Spigold. It is fermented with a white wine yeast to create a bright and complex cider with a clean finish.
Punch
6.3% ABV
Crafted from a delicious blend of five New York fruits: apples from Samascott Orchards, grapes from Walker’s Vineyard, cranberries from Deer River Cranberries, and cherries and peaches from Bittner-Singer Orchards. The cider is infused with passionfruit for a tropical touch.
Light Cider
New York Apple
4.1% ABV
New York Apple Light is crafted with 100% New York apples from Samascott Orchards in Kinderhook, NY.
Cranberry Orange
4.5% ABV
Cranberry Orange Light is crafted with 100% New York apples and co-fermented with cranberries from Deer River Bog in Brasher Falls, NY.
Mule
3.8% ABV
Our Mule light cider is crafted with 100% New York apples from Samascott Orchards and infused with ginger.
Mimosa
3.8% ABV
Our Mimosa light cider is crafted with 100% New York apples from Samascott Orchards in Kinderhook, NY and infused with tangerines.
Cosmo
4.0% ABV
Our Cosmo light cider is crafted with 100% New York apples from Samascott Orchards and co-fermented with cranberries from Deer River Cranberries in Brasher Falls, NY.
NY Beer
All the Juicy Things
Unified Beerworks – 6.4% ABV
Valencia, navel, clementine, cara cara, mandarin, tangerine, seville, lima, and tangelo. All the orange juicy things.
Great White
Great Flats Brewing – 5% ABV
Belgian Witbier with orange peel, coriander, and lemon.
Blackberry Lemon Bar
Artisanal Brew Works – 4.0% ABV
Immerse yourself in the luscious fusion of tartness and velvety sweetness. Crafted with peach purée and lactose, this beer captures the essence of gummy peach rings in a tantalizingly smooth and fruity delight.
Overlook
Artisanal Brew Works – 5.9% ABV
A great balance between yeast derived flavors, malts, spices (lemongrass and grains of paradise), clover honey, and a subtle dry hop that all leave a pleasant, complex beer that only gets better as it warms.
tOATal Darkness
Artisanal Brew Works – 5.0% ABV
Oatmeal Stout with rich, smooth malty chocolate flavors without the burnt toast flavors found in many stouts. Lighter bodied so you don’t fill up after one pint.
Non-Alcoholic
Lemon Lime Seltzer
Available on draft.
Gingerine
Available on draft.
Sparkling Sweet Cider
Available in cans.
Cocktails
Cran Orange Sherbet
$11
Harvest Spirits Core Vodka, orange simple syrup, orange juice, lime juice, Cosmo Light Cider, garnished with orange.
Side-r-car
$13
ADCo Bourbon, orange simple syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, Mimosa Light Cider, garnished with orange.
The Dreamhouse
$10
Harvest Spirits Black Raspberry Vodka, pineapple simple syrup, orange juice, Pink Lemonade Cider, garnished with lemon.
Flower Garden
$13
Heimat Elderflower Liqueur, strawberry basil simple syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice, Signature Cider, garnished with lemon.
**Make it skinny with NY Apple Light Cider**
Ginger & Juice
$11
Harvest Spirits Core Gin, honey simple syrup, lime juice, Mule Light Cider, garnished with lime.
Long Weekend
$12
Cooper’s Daughter Mulled Peach Whiskey, lemon juice, pineapple simple syrup, grenadine, Ginger Cider, garnished with cherry.
The Tan Line
$14
Cooper’s Daughter Mulled Peach Whiskey, Cooper’s Daughter Thai Basil Liqueur, simple syrup, orange juice, Dry Cider, garnished with orange.
Roy G. Biv
$15
ADCo Cucumber Vodka, Heimat Rhubarb liqueur, strawberry basil simple syrup, lemon juice, Strawberry Cider, garnished with cucumber.
Mocktails
Lemon-Limeade
$8
Lemon juice, simple syrup, Lime Seltzer, garnished with lemon.
Eternal Sunshine
$8
N/A Sparkling Cider, cranberry juice, pineapple simple syrup, garnished with cherry.
Small Plates
Apple Slices w/ Honey
$4
Rotating apple varieties from Samascott orchards, served with a drizzle of wildflower honey.
GF, VEG
Donuts
$4
Assorted Cider Belly donuts.
VEG
Bavarian Pretzels
$8 / $10
Salted and buttered with your choice of Belgian cider cheese or whole grain mustard.
VEG
GF option available – $10 / $12
Bruschetta
$8
Apple, Jam, & Goat Cheese
Goat cheese, seasonal jam, wildflower honey, and apple.
Roasted Garlic & Cheddar
Roasted garlic spread and seasonal cheddar.
Ricotta, Prosciutto, & Arugula
Ricotta, prosciutto, arugula, and balsamic glaze.
Traditional
Mozzarella, tomato, and balsamic glaze.
GF option available.
Burritos
$8
Pulled Pork
BBQ pulled pork, red onions, chipotle sauce, and cheddar cheese in gluten-free tortilla. Served with tortilla chips and salsa.
Chicken Pesto
Nut-free basil pesto, chicken, and mozzarella cheese in gluten-free tortilla. Served with tortilla chips and salsa.
Beef & Cheese
Seasoned beef, black beans, and cheddar cheese in gluten-free tortilla. Served with tortilla chips and salsa.
Chicken & Cheese
Chipotle chicken, black beans, red onion, and cheddar cheese in gluten-free tortilla. Served with tortilla chips and salsa.
Pizza
Crumbled beef, pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce w/ basil in gluten-free tortilla. Served with tortilla chips and salsa.
Vegan Beef & Cheese
Seasoned vegan beef, black beans, and dairy-free cheese in gluten-free tortilla. Served with tortilla chips and salsa.
GF
Chips & Salsa
$5
Tortilla chips and a side of salsa.
GF, V
Hummus Plates
$5 – House made hummus and pita bread.
$7 / $12 – House made hummus and veggies.
$12 / $18 – House made hummus, pita bread, and veggies.
GF, V
Mozzarella Sticks
$8
Choice of marinara or melba sauce.
GF, VEG
Olive Cup
$4
Pitted assorted Greek olives.
GF, V
Pickle & Cheese Boat
$11
Rotating flavors of house made pickles and local cheeses.
Pickled Cucumbers
$7
Rotating flavors of house made pickles.
Quesadilla
$10
Cheddar cheese on gluten-free tortilla with side of sour cream, salsa, and chips.
GF, VEG
V option available.
Samba’s Apple & Cheese Plate
$9
Apple cider soft goat and cow cheese with apple slices, almonds, and wildflower honey.
VEG
Tater Tots
$6
Served with side of ketchup.
GF, V
Walking Tacos
$6
Beef and cheese.
Choice of Cool Ranch or Sweet Chili Doritos.
Large Plates
Charcuterie Board
$8 / $22
An assortment of local cheeses and meats sourced from NY farms, served alongside an arrangement of olives, cornichons, apple slices, jam, and wildflower honey.
Mini option available.
GF option available.
Garden Salad
$8
Spring mix, house made croutons, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, dressing of choice.
GF, V
Pulled Pork Sandwich
$14
BBQ pulled pork sandwich. Served with a side of tortilla chips and salsa.
GF option available.
New York Local Cheese Plate
$6 / $18
An assortment of local cheeses sourced from NY farms, served alongside an arrangement of olives, cornichons, apple slices, jam, and wildflower honey. gluten free crackers are available
VEG
Mini option available.
GF option available.
Nachos
$14
Corn tortilla chips with cider cheese, honey barbeque sauce, and smoky chipotle sauce.
Add beef nachos – $2
Add pulled pork – $4
VEG
GF option available.
10″ Sourdough Pizza
All pizzas are $14.
Add prosciutto for $2. Add basil for $1.
Pizzas are from Berkshire Mountain Bakery. Gluten-free pizzas are made in-house.
Buffalo Chicken
Fresh mozzarella, hot sauce, chicken, caramelized onions, gouda, gorgonzola.
Honey Barbeque
Fresh mozzarella, barbeque sauce, smoked gouda, caramelized onions.
VEG
Pepperoni
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, olive oil, garlic, basil.
Pesto & Goat Cheese
Fresh mozzarella, pesto sauce, goat cheese, parmesan, pine nuts, balsamic drizzle.
VEG
Roasted Red Pepper
Fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, goat cheese, black pepper, balsamic drizzle.
VEG
Sundried Tomato
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, sundried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil.
VEG
Three Cheese & Garlic
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan, extra sharp cheddar, roasted garlic.
VEG
Vegan
Daiya vegan mozzarella, tomato sauce, mushroom, fresh tomato, broccoli, red onion, pine nuts.
Gluten-Free Cheese
Mozzarella on gluten-free crust.
VEG
Gluten-Free Pepperoni
Mozzarella and pepperoni on gluten-free crust.
Gluten-Free Chicken & Pesto
Mozzarella and parmesan cheese with grilled chicken tossed in nut-free pesto and drizzled with balsamic on gluten-free crust.
Gluten-Free BBQ Hawaiian
Mozzarella and parmesan cheese, honey BBQ sauce, ham, and pineapple.
Gluten-Free Meat Lovers
Mozzarella and parmesan, tomato sauce, pepperoni, ham, and beef.
Empanadas
All empanadas are $7.
Empanadas are from Lidia’s Empanadas.
Black Bean & Plantain
Served with tortilla chips, lime wedge, and a side of salsa.
V
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Served with tortilla chips, lime wedge, and a side of green sauce.
Cheeseburger
Served with tortilla chips, lime wedge, and a side of green sauce.
Chicken & Cheese
Served with tortilla chips, lime wedge, and a side of green sauce.
GF option available.
Chicken, Bacon, Ranch
Served with tortilla chips, lime wedge, and a side of green sauce.
Spinach, Ricotta, & Onion
Served with tortilla chips, lime wedge, and a side of salsa.
VEG