Ciderboys Peach County 6Pk

Ciderboys Peach County 6Pk is a peach-flavored hard apple cider at 5.0% ABV, sold as a six-pack from Wisconsin's Stevens Point Brewery. A BTI (Beverage Testing Institute) Gold Medal winner, this fruit-forward cider also earned recognition at the Cidercraft Awards, backed by a producer twice named Grand National Champion at the U.S. Open Cider Championship (2016 and 2022).

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.0%  |  Origin: Central Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: Fruit Hard Cider  |  Producer: Stevens Point Brewery (est. 1857)

Production & Heritage

Stevens Point Brewery has been producing beverages in central Wisconsin since 1857, making it one of the state's oldest continuously operating breweries. Peach County begins with pure apple juice pressed from Washington State apples, which is pasteurized, then fermented slowly at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks using a specialized hard-cider yeast imported from France. Each batch takes roughly two weeks to complete fermentation, allowing the natural peach and apple flavors to develop without aggressive carbonation or harsh edges.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe peach dominates the nose immediately, followed by fresh apple sweetness and a faint floral quality. The overall impression is bright, fruity, and inviting.

Taste: The entry is distinctly peachy — think ripe, sun-warmed stone fruit rather than artificial candy — layered over a crisp apple cider backbone. Mid-palate sweetness builds but is tempered by enough acidity to keep the profile balanced. The blend hits a clean, refreshing peak where both fruits share equal space.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering peach and a tart apple crispness that encourages another sip. The texture stays light and effervescent throughout, drying just enough at the tail end.

How to Drink Peach County

Serve well chilled, straight from the bottle or poured into a pint glass to appreciate the golden color and carbonation. Ice-cold on a warm afternoon is the simplest and most satisfying serve.

Cider Sangria: The bold peach character holds up alongside sliced stone fruit, citrus, and a splash of brandy in a pitcher. Peach Cider Bellini: Substitute Peach County for prosecco in a bellini — the natural peach intensity makes it a seamless swap. Snakebite: Blend half Peach County with half wheat beer for a layered, fruit-forward shandy-style drink with added body.

Best For

• Summer cookouts and outdoor gatherings where a light, fruity option outshines heavier beers
• Introducing cider-curious beer drinkers to the fruit cider category
• Pairing alongside brunch dishes as an approachable alternative to mimosas
• Stocking a mixed cooler for a crowd — the six-pack format makes variety easy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Peach County taste like? Peach County delivers a prominently sweet, ripe peach flavor layered over a crisp apple cider base with enough tartness to stay balanced and refreshing.

How does Peach County compare to Angry Orchard Peach Mango? Both sit at 5% ABV, but Peach County focuses on a singular peach-apple pairing rather than the tropical peach-mango blend Angry Orchard uses. Peach County also tends toward a crisper, less syrupy finish thanks to its cool stainless steel fermentation and French cider yeast.

Is Peach County good for cider beginners? Yes — its approachable sweetness and familiar peach flavor make it one of the easiest entry points into the hard cider category, especially for drinkers transitioning from flavored seltzers or fruit beers.

Where is Peach County made? Peach County is produced by Stevens Point Brewery in Stevens Point, central Wisconsin, using apple juice sourced from Washington State orchards and hard-cider yeast imported from France.

What foods pair well with Peach County? Grilled pork chops benefit from the peach sweetness cutting through char and fat. Sharp cheddar and aged gouda match the cider's acidity. Peach cobbler or fruit tarts echo the dominant flavor. Spicy Thai dishes are tempered by the residual sweetness. Light salads with goat cheese and candied pecans complement its fruitiness.

What sizes does Peach County come in? Peach County is widely available in a six-pack format, the standard offering for the Ciderboys fruit cider lineup.

Is Peach County worth the price? Peach County positions squarely in the everyday-value tier of craft hard ciders, delivering BTI Gold Medal quality at a price competitive with other national fruit cider brands.

Why Peach County?

The BTI Gold Medal and Cidercraft Awards recognition confirm what the liquid in the glass suggests: this is a seriously well-made fruit cider wearing casual clothes. Stevens Point Brewery's 165-plus-year brewing heritage lends production discipline that many newer cider brands lack, and the choice of French hard-cider yeast gives the fermentation character an Old World backbone beneath the New World fruit. Among nationally distributed peach ciders, Peach County strikes a rare balance — sweet enough to satisfy fruit-forward palates without crossing into cloying territory, and crisp enough to drink several across an afternoon without fatigue.