With temps in the 70’s, it was a beautiful, sunny fall day for the 4th annual Pour the Core. Located at the Philly Navy Yard, there was ample parking for the event (score!). There was a long line to get in, but it moved quickly. Visitors of the festival were soon sweating in their sweaters and boots as they explored all that the festival had to offer.
The festival featured a wide array of ciders – most we had never sampled before. From sweet to tart, the possibilities were endless and we had a blast checking them all out. We especially liked Downeast Cider House and Crispin Cider. Festival-goers seemed to be having lots of fun all day long. There were even some lawn games like cornhole and Connect Four. Food trucks kept the munchies away with snacks including Philly Pretzels, sushi burritos, cheese curds and tacos. Visitors could also sample nuts, hot sauce, fresh apple cider and more.
Pour the Core is an annual event located in New York, Philly and Boston and was voted one of “Philly’s Best Fall Beer Festivals.” After attending, we can see why and can’t wait for next year!
There was a line to enter the event, but no one had to wait too long.All the booths for tasting were set up and ready!Festival-goers received this cute tasting glass – the perfect size for sampling cider.Our sweet press pass.So many ciders to try and so little time.Big Hill Cider was giving out cute stickers.Pour the Core was proudly sponsored by Woodchuck Hard Cider, Strongbow, The Town Dish, Cider Culture, Hard Cider News, Cidercraft and Yelp.The lines for tastings was fairly long all day, but they moved quickly.Stone Key Cellars Hard CiderSome lovely ladies from Stone Key CellarsChaddsford Winery goodiesD’s Nuts are a salty, tasty snack!Commonwealth Ciders was hard at work providing samples.Crispin Cider is crisp just like its name.Smith & Forge Hard CiderIt was such a beautiful day to enjoy cider and some time outside with friends.Food trucks offered soft pretzels, sushi burritos, cheese curds, tacos and more!Pour the Core was the place to be!There are few things better than cold cider on a warm, sunny day.There were several varieties of Crispin Cider available to try.Everyone enjoying their tastings.The tents were filled to capacity!Smiles from the Kurant Cider crew.Everyone was eager to try as many ciders as possible.Sushi burrito break!The tacos were a big hit.Long line for cheese curds!Philly Pretzel is always a favorite.The Angry Orchard line was super long, but worth it.Selfies at the Angry Orchard booth.There were quite a few lawn games to play including cornhole.The lines continued throughout the festival, but everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.Hank Sauce has a delicious array of hot sauces to try.Hardball Cider had a variety of ciders, T-shirts and stickers.“Chicks dig the Hardball.”Wyndridge Farm has their cider on draft.McKenzie’s Green Apple Hard CiderEveryone enjoyed the Jerky Hut samples and most people purchased some to take home.The friendly guys of Downeast Cider House gave us our last sample as they announced it was closing time for the festival.Downeast Cider House cider was crisp and delicious.Everyone headed out after a fun-filled day.
