Woodchuck Cider

[Nashville]

I had rumors that Woodchuck Cider was Gluten Free but also read that there were some problems with it. I emailed the company and got a quick, and positive, response. Has anyone had trouble with this product? I really enjoy Cider, and although it's not beer, it's very beer-like.

Thank you for your interest in Woodchuck Draft Ciders. This will clear

everything up for you.

Green Mountain Beverage has received numerous inquiries asking if

Woodchuck Draft Ciders contain gluten. Due to these requests Green

Mountain Beverage had each of the Woodchuck Draft Cider styles tested by

ABC Research Corp., Gainesville, FL. We have received the analytical

results confirming that all Woodchuck Draft Cider styles are gluten

free.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely, Woody

[Guhlia]

I drink the Woodchuck Granny Smith and it does wonders for my beer urge.

[dionnek]

I know the regular cider is ok, but I've heard that the pear (not sure if WoodChuck has that or if it is WoodPecker brand) is NOT ok. I've had a couple of WoodChucks since being gluten-free and did not notice any discomfort, so enjoy

[jenvan]

Woodchucks are good! ...but I will add another favorite cider here, in case you come across it Strongbow--comes in extra tall cans, black and gold. I love it--a more mild, less sweet taste than Woodchucks some might prefer.

[jerseyangel]

Could someone please explain what these ciders taste like? They sound like something I might want to try.

[eKatherine]

Could someone please explain what these ciders taste like? They sound like something I might want to try.

They look like lager beer without the head, they are generally sweet, and they have the delicate taste of apples.

Unfortunately, some ciders have a strong sulfite taste, which I can't stand, although I'm not sensitive.

There's a bar up here that has one on tap.

[jerseyangel]

Thanks, eKatherine--it sounds good.

[Guhlia]

Patti, imagine weak apple cider, mixed with weak white wine with kind of a beer-like sensation. That's my best description for hard cider (at least Woodchuck, that's all I drink now). If you don't like one, you may want to try a few other brands (there are several that are gluten free).

[Ksmith]

I live on the west coast (Portland OR)...does anyone know if you can buy strong bow around here? Thanks!

~K

[Sterndogg]

Strongbow on draft is truly the best! Magners on draft is pretty good too. I like the drier ciders...but too many in one sitting will yield a nasty headache the next morning !!!

[Ksmith]

In terms of calories and carbs, how do they compare to regular beers? Thanks

~K

[Guhlia]

I think woodchuck's about 160 calories per bottle. Ugh...

[CiderMan]

I think woodchuck's about 160 calories per bottle. Ugh...

Also try Wyder's Cider. They are also noted as being gluten free. High availability throughout the Western U.S.

[maryjk]

I know the regular cider is ok, but I've heard that the pear (not sure if WoodChuck has that or if it is WoodPecker brand) is NOT ok. I've had a couple of WoodChucks since being gluten-free and did not notice any discomfort, so enjoy

All Woodchuck is gluten free, including the pear. That is what I have in the fridge right now.

jerseyangel:

I use them as a replacement for wine coolers. They are sweet but not overpowering.

[Sterndogg]

I love Strongbow!! I find it drier and less sweet than Magners, but more difficult to find on draft even here in Boston.

In a 19.2 fl oz bottle of Magners...

Calories: 215

Total Carbs: 19g

Ciderjack and Original Sin Cider are all also decent alternatives and obviously better out of a keg...

[lovegrov]

K is a drier, less sweet cider.

[ThatlldoGyp]

Hi, I also got the responce that the ciders are gluten-free. I have not had an issue with them, but as we all know, everyone is different...

Anyway, for beer urges you all have got to try GREEN's from Belgium. They are expensive (but what brew from Belgium is not?) though. They are also potent (7% ABV) so proceed with caution and hand your car keys over to someone you trust.. The brewer is also celiac and they are wonderful as long as you like a full bodied, flavorful beer. If you are a bud drinker, stick with the cider or New Grist (which is also gluten-free). I tend to mix New Grist with the the Dark Amber to give it more flavor...

Edit: I just tried A-B's Red Bridge last night... it really does taste like a lighter beer! It has a bit more flavor/undertone than New Grist. So, for the first time in my life I am giving a thumbs up to an (sp?) Anheiser-Bush product! (I usually use Bud as slug bait in my gardens!) (yes, it works really, really well) I guess using all that rice to make a horrid "beer-ish" product all these decades resulted in something okay! Good for them and us!

I have tried the Green's Dubble and the Tripple and they are AMAZING... I am hoping that the US distributor will be importing more varieties soon! Go here for the website:

Open Original Shared Link

[larry mac]

I can't think of a more accurate description of Woodchucks Dark Amber than Angie's from her post above:

"....imagine weak apple cider, mixed with weak white wine with kind of a beer-like sensation".

I've also had the Hornsby's. Pretty much the same, they're both good. I have some Peacock's I haven't tried yet.

best regards, lm