Blakes Cherry Limeade Cider 6Pk

Blakes Cherry Limeade Cider 6Pk is a 6% ABV fruit-forward hard cider made with 100% Michigan apples, cherry, and lime. What separates this from typical flavored ciders is Blake's Hard Cider Co.'s commitment to real fruit and fresh-pressed apple juice — never from concentrate — resulting in a genuinely tangy, candy-bright drinking experience that has earned a solid 3.8 out of 5 from CiderExpert.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6%  |  Origin: Armada, Michigan, USA  |  Style: Flavored Fruit Cider  |  Producer: Blake's Hard Cider Co.

Production & Heritage

Blake's Hard Cider Co. operates out of Armada, Michigan, where the Blake family has deep agricultural roots. Every cider in the lineup begins with 100% Michigan apples, pressed fresh and never reconstituted from concentrate. For the Cherry Limeade expression, Blake's uses real fruit to create a limeade-and-cider hybrid — a deliberate category-bending approach that leans into bright, nostalgic fruit-drink flavors rather than traditional orchard-driven profiles. The result is a sessionable 6% ABV cider that drinks clean and finishes quick.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Candied cherry leads immediately, followed by a sharp burst of lime zest. Underneath, a faint green-apple crispness anchors the nose without competing with the fruit-forward top notes.

Taste: The entry is sweet and tangy, evoking memories of cherry-lime fruit drinks. At mid-palate, the apple base emerges — clean, dry, and smooth — balancing the candied sweetness before a tart lime push arrives at the peak. The overall impression is more sparkling fruit soda than farmhouse cider, but the fermented apple backbone keeps it grounded.

Finish: Short and crisp, clearing out quickly with minimal residual sweetness. A lingering candied cherry aftertaste is the last thing on the palate, fading into a dry, refreshing close.

How to Drink Cherry Limeade Cider

Serve ice-cold, straight from the can or poured over ice for maximum refreshment — this is not a contemplative sipper but a thirst-quencher built for warm weather. For a Cherry Limeade Shandy, top a half-pour with wheat beer for added body and effervescence. A Cider Margarita works well here: combine with blanco tequila and a salted rim, letting the built-in lime and cherry do the heavy lifting. For a low-effort punch, mix into a Cider Sangria with sliced limes, fresh cherries, and a splash of triple sec — the fruit-forward profile blends seamlessly with citrus and stone fruit.

Best For

• Backyard barbecues and cookouts where easy-drinking refreshment beats complexity
• Introducing non-cider drinkers to the category through a familiar fruit-drink flavor
• Poolside or beach sessions that call for something lighter than beer but more interesting than seltzer
• Game-day gatherings where a crowd-pleasing, approachable option is needed alongside craft beer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cherry Limeade Cider taste like? It tastes like a tangy, sweet cherry-lime fruit drink with a dry, smooth cider backbone — more candied and bright than a traditional apple cider, with a crisp, quick finish.

How does Cherry Limeade Cider compare to Angry Orchard Rosé? Blake's Cherry Limeade leans heavily into candy-bright cherry and lime fruit flavors, while Angry Orchard Rosé delivers a drier, more floral profile with subtle berry notes. The key production difference is that Blake's uses 100% Michigan apples never from concentrate, giving it a cleaner, crisper apple base.

Is Cherry Limeade Cider good for beginners? Absolutely — its fruit-forward sweetness and familiar cherry-limeade flavor make it one of the most approachable hard ciders available, especially for drinkers who find traditional dry ciders too tart.

Where is Cherry Limeade Cider made? Blake's Cherry Limeade Cider is produced by Blake's Hard Cider Co. in Armada, Michigan, using apples sourced from Michigan orchards.

What foods pair well with Cherry Limeade Cider? Pulled pork or smoked brisket benefit from the sweet-tart contrast. Spicy fish tacos are tempered by the cherry sweetness and lime tang. Sharp cheddar cheese creates a satisfying salty-sweet interplay. Grilled chicken with a citrus glaze echoes the cider's lime notes. For dessert, cherry pie or key lime bars mirror the core flavors.

What sizes does Cherry Limeade Cider come in? The standard retail format is a 6-pack of cans, which is the most widely available size for this expression.

Is Cherry Limeade Cider worth the price? It positions as an accessible, everyday fruit cider — priced in line with other flavored craft ciders and competitive within the six-pack segment, delivering genuine fruit character rather than artificial flavoring at its price tier.

Why Cherry Limeade Cider?

The real differentiator here is ingredient integrity: Blake's insistence on 100% Michigan apples, never from concentrate, gives this cider a noticeably cleaner, crisper foundation than many mass-market flavored ciders that rely on apple juice concentrate and artificial flavoring. The cherry and lime additions are real-fruit derived, producing a flavor that feels nostalgic without tipping into cloying territory. With a 3.8 rating from CiderExpert and over 3,600 ratings on Untappd reflecting consistent consumer approval, Cherry Limeade has proven its staying power in a crowded flavored-cider market. For anyone who wants a sessionable, fruit-driven cider that actually tastes like what it promises on the label, this six-pack delivers.