Right Bee Blossom Cider 6Pk

Right Bee Blossom Cider 6Pk is a semi-dry craft cider at 6.0% ABV, sold as a 6-pack, made with fresh-pressed apples and honey from Chicago's first cidery. Produced by husband-and-wife team Right Bee Cider, Blossom stands out for its use of rooftop honey and delicate cherry blossom character that gives this expression a distinctly wine-like quality.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.0%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Semi-Dry Cider  |  Cidery: Right Bee Cider

Production & Heritage

Right Bee Cider holds the distinction of being Chicago's first cidery, founded and operated by a local husband-and-wife team out of the historic old Schwinn bicycle building. The Blossom expression begins with juice from fresh-pressed American-grown apples, sourced from family-run juicers on the East Coast, then fermented to complete dryness using champagne-style yeast. It is then carefully back-sweetened with organic sugar and honey harvested from the cidery's own 10 rooftop beehives — a detail that ties the final product directly to its Chicago home and gives Right Bee its name.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh apple skin leads the nose, followed by a soft floral lift of cherry blossom and a faint herbal lemon myrtle note. There is a gentle honeyed sweetness underneath that ties the aromatics together.

Taste: The entry is bright and apple-forward, quickly giving way to a burst of herbaceous lemon at the mid-palate. Cherry blossom and lemon myrtle emerge subtly, lending the cider a layered, wine-like complexity. A measured touch of honey sweetness balances the dry fermentation base without tipping into cloying territory.

Finish: Light and crisp with a pleasant cherry blossom fade and a lingering drop of honey. The finish is clean and refreshing, encouraging the next sip.

How to Drink Blossom Cider

Blossom drinks best chilled, straight from the bottle or poured into a tulip glass to open up the floral aromatics. Its semi-dry profile and moderate 6.0% ABV also make it a versatile mixer.

• Cider Shandy: The herbaceous lemon character blends naturally with wheat beer for a refreshing half-and-half.
• French 75 (Cider Riff): Swap sparkling wine for Blossom — its champagne-yeast fermentation and floral notes hold up well with gin and lemon.
• Cider Spritz: Combine with Aperol and a splash of soda water; the cherry blossom and honey notes complement the bitter orange beautifully.

Best For

• Warm-weather afternoon drinking where something lighter than beer is welcome
• Introducing wine drinkers to craft cider through its wine-like floral complexity
• Hosting a brunch spread that calls for a low-ABV, food-friendly pairing
• Gifting to a craft beverage enthusiast who values hyperlocal, small-batch production

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blossom Cider taste like? Right Bee Blossom Cider is a light, crisp semi-dry cider defined by herbaceous lemon, subtle cherry blossom, and a gentle touch of rooftop honey sweetness. Its champagne-yeast fermentation gives it a clean, wine-like character rather than a heavy apple-juice profile.

How does Blossom Cider compare to Virtue Cider? Virtue Cider, based in Fennville, Michigan, leans on European farmhouse traditions and often uses barrel aging, producing earthier, more tannic ciders. Right Bee Blossom takes a different path with its Chicago rooftop honey, cherry blossom infusion, and champagne-yeast fermentation for a lighter, more floral result.

Is Blossom Cider good for beginners? Yes — its semi-dry balance, approachable 6.0% ABV, and gentle floral sweetness make it an excellent entry point for anyone new to craft cider or transitioning from white wine.

Where is Blossom Cider made? Right Bee Blossom Cider is produced at Right Bee Cider in Chicago, Illinois, housed in the historic former Schwinn bicycle building. The apples are sourced from family-run juicers on the East Coast, while the honey comes from 10 beehives kept on the cidery's own rooftop.

What foods pair well with Blossom Cider? Soft goat cheese and honey crostini echo the cider's own honey sweetness. Grilled shrimp with lemon complements the herbaceous citrus notes. A light arugula salad with stone fruit plays off the floral cherry blossom character. Thai summer rolls with peanut sauce work well against the semi-dry finish, and mild pork charcuterie balances nicely with the apple backbone.

What sizes does Blossom Cider come in? Right Bee Blossom Cider is commonly available as a 6-pack, which is its standard retail format.

Is Blossom Cider worth the price? Blossom positions as a small-batch craft cider from an independent, hyperlocal producer using rooftop honey and champagne-style fermentation — details that place it above mass-market ciders in both quality and intention. For drinkers who value provenance and distinctive flavor, it represents strong value in the craft cider tier.

Why Blossom Cider?

What separates Right Bee Blossom from the crowded cider shelf is its direct connection to place: honey pulled from hives on the cidery's own Chicago rooftop, fermented alongside fresh-pressed East Coast apples using champagne yeast. That production approach — dry fermentation followed by precise back-sweetening with organic sugar and local honey — yields a cider with genuine complexity rather than simple sweetness. The cherry blossom and lemon myrtle additions push it into wine-adjacent territory that most commercial ciders never reach. As the product of Chicago's first cidery, run independently by a husband-and-wife team, Blossom carries a sense of craft authenticity that is increasingly rare in the category.