Nine Pin Cider

Nine Pin Cider is Albany's first farm cidery, operating out of a taproom in the city with a 4.4-star rating from 151 reviewers. The operation spans cidery, brewery, and wine tasting room categories, reflecting its broad approach to fermented beverages rooted in New York apple farming. Albany's location in the Capital Region places it between the Hudson Valley apple orchards that supply much of the local cider industry and the craft beverage community that's made the city a destination in its own right. With over 150 reviews, Nine Pin has established a real track record in the local market.

The cider tasting room lets you sample Nine Pin's rotating lineup of small-batch ciders made from New York-grown apples, ranging from bone-dry farmhouse styles to fruit-forward seasonal releases. The taproom also handles brewery and wine-adjacent products, broadening the menu for visitors who want to explore beyond cider. Flights are the best way to understand the range, and staff can help you identify whether you prefer drier or sweeter profiles. Retail sales, growler fills, and can packs let you take your favorites home, and the taproom setting makes it a comfortable place to spend an afternoon.

Nine Pin Cider's taproom is located in Albany and draws visitors from across the Capital Region, including Troy, Schenectady, and communities along the Hudson River corridor. The cidery is accessible from downtown Albany and the Warehouse District. Day-trippers from the Catskills, Hudson, and even the greater New York metro area make their way to the taproom as part of Hudson Valley food and drink itineraries.