We had a delightful experience yesterday at Ciderhuset: a cider tasting + lunch. The host took us through a brief history of apple growing and cider making, along with a quick walk through the orchard. Then we had 5 ciders + 5 small plate lunch items in a greenhouse overlooking the fjord and orchard. The host was passionate about his topic and an engaging speaker -- we learned a lot! The ciders and food were delicious. All in all, a fascinating and fun 2 hours. We signed up online the night before, but later in summer I bet you'd need to book further ahead (it's mid-May now). The group was 21 people, and since it had varied nationalities, the host spoke mostly in English.
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I am glad to hear a review - I have thought of doing this the two times I have been in Balestrand -- and even visited the facility last time I was there ! - but have never followed through on it.
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We just went to their Cider makers Dinner last night and it was amazing! Definitely the best meal we have had on the trip-beautiful location and so interesting/enjoyable!
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We walked to the Ciderhuset in the rain in late June but that didn’t dampen our enthusiasm for this place. We didn’t do the food pairings, just a tasting of 5 ciders for around $28. 4 out of 5 tasted great to me and others in our party of 4 liked them all. Great activity if you’re in Balestrand.