# Maple-Laced Spiced Ciders This Seasonal Cider Strikes a Fine Balance Between Sweetness & Spice By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-01-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-ciders References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/stormalong-cider-releases-white-mountain-magic-winter-seasonal-unfiltered-cider) & [stormalong](https://www.stormalong.com/)  Stormalong Cider, a Massachusetts-based cidery that has made a name for itself by crafting innovative and creative ciders that make use of a combination of culinary and heirloom apples, has well and truly outdone itself with the release of 'White Mountain Magic,' a spiced cider that offers a marvelous sweet note courtesy the inclusion of a small amount of maple syrup. This particular spiced cider is made from New Hampshire apples and maple syrup combined with high-quality ingredients including [vanilla, cinnamon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-caramel-amber), dandelion root and chicory. The end result is a beverage that makes for the perfect sipping experience on cold winter evenings, and is just as ideal as a standalone drink or as a food pairing. Gluten-free and boasting an alcohol percentage of 5.2, this spiced cider is available for purchase in four-packs of 16-ounce cans. Image Credit: Stormalong Cider ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Craft Ciders:** Artisanal cider making with unique ingredients offers scope for targeted marketing and nuanced branding - **Maple Flavored Beverages:** Maple syrup, a traditional winter flavor, can be used to add a touch of sweetness to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - **Heirloom Apples:** The use of heirloom apples in ciders offers an opportunity to preserve rare varieties of apples while innovating with flavors and aromas ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation in cider making can enhance customer loyalty and catalyze new trends in the food and beverage industry - **Agriculture:** The use of heirloom apples in cider making offers a potential income stream for small-scale growers of rare apple varieties - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Craft cider and other artisanal beverages offer an opportunity for rural tourism and experiential hospitality ventures ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall Spice Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-spice-apple-cider.md) - [Seasonally Spiced Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cider.md) - [Nostalgic Tangerine Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-cider.md) - [Apple Cider Spritz Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-spritz.md) - [Hard Maple Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-maple-seltzer.md) - [Sparkling Cinnamon Spice Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-spiced-apple-cider.md) - [Maple Syrup-Inspired Apple Brandies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandy-maple.md) - [Holiday-Themed Spiced Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kopparberg-spiced-blackberry-cider.md) - [Maple Bacon-Flavored Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-flavored-cider.md)