How do I choose a cidery in Hesse?
To choose a cidery in Hesse, start with the 52 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: classic Apfelwein country around Frankfurt. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking. Plan ahead when you visit.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 52 cider makers in Hesse (as of 2026-10-05).
- Style angle. Classic Apfelwein country around Frankfurt.
- Labels / law. Apfelwein bars and presses define visits more than a single craft-cider badge. [1]
- Why go. This is Germany’s densest Apfelwein catalogue hub.
Style reading: what Apfelwein is.
Which cider makers are listed in Hesse?
A–Z excerpt for orientation — not a ranking. Full hub list: 52.
- 61zwoohundert
- Apfeltau
- Apfelundwein
- Apfelwalzer
- Apfelwein International UG
- Apfelweinagentur
- Apfelweinhandlung JB
- Apfelweinkontor
How do I plan a visit in Hesse?
- Base yourself near Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen taverns, then day-trip to orchard villages.
- Order a Geripptes pour before buying bottles to take away.
- Try Sauergespritzer if the neat acid is intense.
- Compare cloudy traditional versus clearer filtered Apfelwein.
Related answers: what Apfelwein is · choose a cidery in Germany
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in Hesse: 52 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Cider bars · shops · festivals
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: cider
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.
Questions
Should labels say Apfelwein or Cider?
In Hesse Apfelwein is the traditional word; some modern bottles add Cider. Read what Apfelwein is for glassware and spritzer customs.