Angry Orchard Cider Club

What's in the box: The site does not describe what a box contains, but the brand's range includes Crisp Apple, Crisp Imperial and seasonal ciders such as Headless Pumpkin.

Angry Orchard is one of the best known hard cider brands in the US. The company is based in Boston and runs a 60-acre orchard and Cider House in Walden, New York. Its ciders are easy to find in stores. The range includes Crisp Apple, Crisp Imperial, a variety pack and rotating seasonal releases. Current examples are Headless Pumpkin, Blood Orange, Caramel Apple Curse and a Halloween Thriller Pack tied to the Scream films. If you want a recurring cider club, be aware that the main website does not clearly describe one. It links to a store, a cider finder for local retailers, a newsletter, and tours, tastings and events at the Cider House. It does not give membership terms, delivery frequency or what a shipment would contain. You must be 21 or older to use the site, and alcohol shipping rules differ from state to state. If you already like Angry Orchard, the easiest ways to try new releases are the cider finder, the online store or a visit to the Walden taproom, which pours current and limited ciders. Before you pay for any subscription under this name, check the store pages for terms, the states it ships to and how to cancel. Without those details the club is hard to recommend, but the brand itself makes approachable cider that is easy to find.