Nine Pin Ciderworks Founder and Cider Maker Alejandro del Peral Talks Quince

We spoke with Nine Pin Ciderworks Founder and Cider Maker Alejandro del Peral about Quince.

Who came up with this cider's recipe?
This one was mine.

What’s your favorite aspect of this cider (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
My favorite aspect of the cider is its aroma – it has some really unique notes of bubblegum and pineapple.

Where does this cider's name come from?
Quince is the third pomme fruit and many individuals are unaware of it or have never had the opportunity to try it. We wanted to highlight this delicious fruit in both the cider and the name.

Is this your “desert island cider?”
It would be one of a small group of ciders – our Signature would be another!

Can you describe this cider in 10 words or less?
Upstate New York meets tropical flavors.

Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this cider?
Our license requires that we use 100% New York pomme fruits. We had historically only used pear and apple as they’re easy to find and well-known to the public, but back in 2022 we found a farmer in Western New York who wholesales quince. This opened up a whole new world of possibilities.

What's a good food pairing for this cider?
We would pair this with roasted pork loin or a New York cheese platter.

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