Blakes Peach Party Cider 6Pk

Blake's Peach Party Cider 6Pk is a 6.5% ABV fruit-forward hard cider made with 100% fresh-pressed Michigan apples, peach, and blackberry. Produced at Blake's Hard Cider Co. on a 70-year-old family orchard in Armada, Michigan, this expression stands apart by using an apple cider base that is never made from concentrate — a rarity in the flavored cider category.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.5%  |  Origin: Armada, Michigan, USA  |  Style: Fruit Cider  |  Producer: Blake's Hard Cider Co.  |  Format: 6-Pack

Production & Heritage

Blake's Hard Cider Co. operates from a 120-acre farm in Armada, Michigan, surrounded by over 1,000 acres of apple orchards that supply the cidery's base juice. The family-owned operation presses its apples fresh on-site, refusing caramel coloring and artificial flavoring in favor of real fruit character. Peach Party builds on that fresh-pressed apple foundation with the addition of peach and blackberry concentrate and Michigan beet sugar, delivering a fruit-laden cider that retains genuine apple structure beneath the stone fruit.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Creamy and unmistakably peachy on first approach, recalling ripe Peach Melba. A gentle backdrop of fresh apple and a whisper of blackberry round out the nose.

Taste: Peach dominates the entry, arriving with juicy sweetness that quickly meets bright, crisp acidity. The mid-palate reveals the apple backbone — clean fermentation character with medium carbonation intensity — while vibrant fresh fruit flavor carries through. Blackberry sits deep in the background, adding just a hint of berry complexity without competing with the peach.

Finish: Medium in length with a clean, lightly tart exit that prevents the fruit sweetness from lingering too long. A refreshing prickle of acidity keeps the final impression bright and drinkable.

How to Drink Peach Party

Serve well-chilled straight from the can or poured over ice for maximum refreshment on warm days. Its fruit-forward sweetness and balanced acidity also make it a versatile mixer. A Cider Bellini works beautifully — simply pour Peach Party in place of sparkling wine for a ready-made peach fizz. In a Cider Sangria, the peach and apple notes harmonize with sliced stone fruit and citrus. For something spirit-forward, use it as the lengthener in a Bourbon Cider Smash, where its natural acidity cuts through the whiskey's richness.

Best For

• Summer cookouts and backyard gatherings where easy-drinking refreshment is the priority
• Introducing non-beer drinkers to craft cider through an approachable fruit expression
• Building a Michigan craft tasting flight alongside other Blake's cider varieties
• Casual gifting for fans of fruit-forward, semi-sweet beverages

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Peach Party taste like? Peach Party leads with bold ripe peach flavor supported by a clean apple cider base, bright acidity, and medium carbonation. It drinks semi-sweet with a crisp, fruity finish rather than cloying.

How does Peach Party compare to Angry Orchard Crisp Apple? Angry Orchard Crisp Apple is a straightforward apple cider from a large national producer, while Peach Party layers peach and blackberry over a never-from-concentrate Michigan apple base. Blake's farm-direct sourcing and real fruit additions give it a more pronounced fresh-fruit profile at a comparable ABV.

Is Peach Party good for cider beginners? Its accessible peach-forward sweetness and moderate 6.5% ABV make it an excellent entry point for anyone exploring hard cider, particularly those who prefer fruit-flavored drinks over dry or tannic styles.

Where is Peach Party made? Peach Party is produced by Blake's Hard Cider Co. on their family farm in Armada, Michigan, about 50 miles north of Detroit. The cidery sits on a 120-acre property surrounded by over 1,000 acres of apple orchards.

What foods pair well with Peach Party? Grilled pork chops benefit from the peach's natural affinity with roasted meat. Soft brie or camembert echoes the cider's creamy aromatics. Spicy Thai or Korean dishes find balance in its fruit sweetness and acidity. Fresh summer salads with goat cheese complement the bright fruit character, and peach cobbler doubles down on the stone-fruit theme for dessert.

What sizes does Peach Party come in? Blake's Peach Party is widely available in 6-packs of 12 oz cans and may also be found in single cans depending on the market.

Is Peach Party worth the price? Peach Party positions as a craft cider at a modest step above mass-market brands, justified by its 100% fresh-pressed Michigan apple base, real fruit ingredients, and independent farm-to-can production — strong value within the flavored craft cider segment.

Why Peach Party?

The defining quality here is Blake's commitment to a never-from-concentrate apple base, which gives Peach Party a genuine fruit foundation that many flavored ciders in this price range simply cannot match. Produced on a working Michigan orchard with over seven decades of growing history, it reflects a direct connection between farm and finished product. The combination of peach, blackberry, and Michigan beet sugar creates a balanced sweetness that avoids the artificial character plaguing many competitors. For drinkers who want a fruit cider with real provenance and transparent ingredients, Peach Party delivers on that promise with each pour.