Alisha S.
Yelp
I was thrilled when I heard about this cidery and it definitely met my expectations! From the cool and casual vibe, to the friendly and attentive staff, and of course those ciders, what great timing for it to pop up right in time for the summer!
My boyfriend and I walked in at about 7pm on a Thursday night. Luckily, there were some seats open at the bar so we grabbed them right away. The super friendly bartender was quick to present us with menus and tell us about the ciders they have to offer (four at the moment). They do also have beer, wine, spirits, a few cocktails, and a non-alcoholic beverage (Kombucha). Since it was my first time there, I decided to order a flight ($12!) so I could sample them all. After trying all of then, it didn't take long for me to find my personal favorite - the Sail Away!
The Sail Away cider is made with pure mango. As a lover of all things mango, I swear this cider is made for me! It's definitely the juiciest and fruitiest of them all. The Standard and Lil' Sunshine were also very good, leaving the Hail to the Hop being my least favorite. This hoppy cider made with grapefruit notes was a little too bitter for my liking.
Staff was fantastic. I really appreciate how personal and inviting everyone was. The owner, Kerry, made a huge effort to talk to all of his customers - something you really don't see often! You could tell how much pride he takes in his work.
I definitely plan to pop in here often in the summer. Due to how much I liked the Sail Away, I asked if they sell growlers. Although they don't right now, I was told that they plan to in the further. Hopefully they'll have that available next time or maybe even a few more ciders will be added to the menu!
Hale & True, welcome to Philadelphia! I am so happy to have you!