Original Sin Pineapple Haze 6Pk

Original Sin Pineapple Haze 6Pk is a 6% ABV New York hard cider combining freshly pressed apples with tart pineapple juice, available in a convenient six-pack format. This expression earned a Silver Medal at the 2021 Glintcap competition and stands out for its distinctive post-fermentation pineapple blending technique.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.0%  |  Origin: New York, USA  |  Style: Pineapple Hard Cider  |  Cidery: Original Sin Cidery

Production & Heritage

Original Sin Cidery operates out of New York City and has built its reputation on fruit-forward ciders made from freshly pressed New York State apples. For Pineapple Haze, the cidery ferments those apples completely to dryness using champagne yeast, then blends in tart pineapple juice after fermentation is complete. This post-fermentation addition—rather than co-fermenting the fruits together—preserves the bright, distinct pineapple character while maintaining the dry, clean backbone that champagne yeast delivers.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical pineapple leads, followed by citrus notes and a subtle earthy quality underneath. The aromatics suggest fruit without veering into artificial sweetness territory.

Taste: Pineapple arrives on the palate in measured proportion rather than dominating the experience. Green apple and citrus flavors emerge through the mid-palate, keeping the cider grounded in its apple base. Acidity sits in the low-to-moderate range, and tannins are essentially absent, giving Pineapple Haze a clean, unobstructed fruit profile.

Finish: Lighter in body than many pineapple ciders on the market, the finish is crisp and refreshing with lingering tropical fruit. Apple character reasserts itself at the close, reminding you this is still fundamentally a well-made cider.

How to Drink Pineapple Haze

Serve chilled, straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to appreciate the pale yellow color and light haze. Its dry profile and moderate acidity also make Pineapple Haze a surprisingly versatile ingredient in cocktails and mixed drinks.

• Cider Shandy: Combine with wheat beer for a layered tropical-citrus hybrid that plays off the pineapple juice addition.
• Tropical Cider Spritz: Mix with prosecco and a splash of elderflower liqueur—the champagne yeast character in the cider links naturally with sparkling wine.
• Pineapple Paloma Riff: Swap in Pineapple Haze for part of the grapefruit soda in a Paloma; the cider's low acidity and fruit profile complement tequila and lime.

Best For

• Warm-weather cookouts where lighter, refreshing drinks outperform heavy beers
• Introducing craft cider to friends who typically reach for tropical IPAs or fruited sours
• Beach or poolside drinking sessions that call for sessionable ABV and easy-going flavor
• Building a mixed six-pack sampler of fruit ciders for someone exploring the category

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pineapple Haze taste like? Pineapple Haze delivers measured tropical pineapple flavor layered over green apple and citrus, with low-to-moderate acidity and a clean, dry finish courtesy of its champagne yeast fermentation.

How does Pineapple Haze compare to Ace Pineapple Cider? Ace Pineapple Cider positions itself as the original pineapple cider and the top-selling fruit cider in America, leaning into a bolder pineapple-forward profile. Pineapple Haze drinks lighter in body with more restrained pineapple character, owing to its post-fermentation juice blending method that keeps apple flavors more prominent.

Is Pineapple Haze good for cider beginners? Yes—at 6% ABV with accessible tropical fruit flavors, no perceptible tannins, and a clean finish, it works well as an entry point for anyone curious about hard cider beyond mainstream brands.

Where is Pineapple Haze made? Pineapple Haze is produced by Original Sin Cidery, based in New York City, using freshly pressed apples sourced from New York State orchards.

What foods pair well with Pineapple Haze? Grilled shrimp tacos benefit from the cider's tropical-citrus notes; jerk chicken finds balance in the dry, low-tannin profile; a fresh mango and avocado salad mirrors the fruit character; mild goat cheese complements the acidity; and pulled pork sliders work well because the cider's crispness cuts through richness.

What sizes does Pineapple Haze come in? Pineapple Haze is commonly available in a six-pack format, which is the standard retail configuration for this expression.

Is Pineapple Haze worth the price? Pineapple Haze positions as a craft cider at an accessible price tier, and the six-pack format offers solid value for a product made from freshly pressed New York apples with champagne yeast fermentation—production details that set it above mass-market pineapple ciders.

Why Pineapple Haze?

The defining move here is the post-fermentation pineapple juice addition. By fermenting New York apples completely to dryness with champagne yeast before introducing the pineapple, Original Sin preserves a clean, dry cider foundation that most pineapple ciders sacrifice in favor of upfront sweetness. The result is a lighter-bodied, more nuanced take on the pineapple cider style, validated by its Silver Medal at the 2021 Glintcap competition. For drinkers who want tropical fruit character without losing the apple identity that defines good cider, Pineapple Haze strikes a balance that few competitors in this space manage to achieve.