Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Several varieties of apples play into Strongbow's complex aroma. But what we really love is the balance of acidity to sweetness. Try it paired with seafood such as sushi, oysters, or fried fish.

With a unique combination of three different apples, the result of this easy-to-drink blend is nothing short of stellar. It's sweet, crisp, effervescent, and has a subtle fruity flavor that tastes more champagne-like than beer-like. Pair with Asian dishes, spicy foods, light salads, chicken, or fish.

This light straw-colored cider has the aroma of green apples, lemons, and lime with a flavor to match. All followed by a slightly creamy finish with a lingering apple taste. Pair with Gouda cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, light salads, or our Cauliflower Grilled Cheese.

You get ripe apples right away from this brightly amber-colored cider. It has a medium body with light carbonation and an overall nice balance of apple taste with a clean apple finish. Try it with pork chops, butternut squash, risotto, or roasted vegetables.

If red delicious apples are your go-to apples, Ciderboys First Press Traditional Hard Cider is your go-to cider. Sweet and apple-y with a medium-bodied mouth feel, this award-winning blend is definitely a good apple. Pair with chicken wings, chimichurri, beets, goat cheese, or clams.

Despite its angry name, we happen to think this cider is quite pleasant. With flavors of Braeburn, Fuji, and Granny Smith apples, and an aroma of crisp green apples, this cider will have you feeling like you're standing in its orchard. Try it with 3 Pepper Spicy Polenta.