Drawing: Nine Pin Pressing Party 2016
Nine Pin Cider Works has its annual Pressing Party this Saturday. The cidery will be releasing the 2015 batch of its "Cider Monster" variety, pressing more than 100 different varieties of apples for next year's Cider Monster, and there will be food, entertainment, and prizes.
We have a pair of "Cider Monster Special" tickets, which include admission to the party and a bottle of the 2015 Cider Monster variety. To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's your favorite type of apple? Why?
One of the fun things about this area is that orchards here don't just grow a lot of apples, they grow a lot of different varieties of apples -- many, many more than the lineup usually found in supermarkets. So this could be a favorite variety, or it could be a specific variety from a specific orchard, or something along those lines. We'll draw one winner at random.
Blurbage for the Nine Pin Pressing Party:
Nine Pin's PRESSING PARTY will include local vendors providing panini presses from Sweet Mama Mia, french pressed coffee, grilled cheese presses from Mad Cheezy, body presses through massages from Albany Massage, letter pressing Nine Pin coasters, T-Shirt pressing from Troy Cloth & Paper, an apple jug bench press competition sponsored by North Albany's CrossFit Beyond, aeropressed coffee from Stacks Espresso Bar, and more! Winner of the bench press competition (both men and women) will receive a Nine Pin gift basket and a 1 month free membership to Cross Fit Beyond.
Also, live music from The Sacandaga String Band and The Other Brothers with 102.7 WEQX - The REAL Alternative doing a LIVE broadcast from 12-2pm.
General admission tickets are $10 ahead / $15 at the door. Cider Monster Special tickets are $25. And designated-driver tickets are $5.
The party is Saturday, November 12 11 am-6 pm at the cider works on Broadway in Albany.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, November 10.
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Granny Smith.
With a New York Cheddar, a crusty loaf of bread, and a nice white wine.
Perfect evening snack.
... said Ned on Nov 7, 2016 at 11:29 AM | link
Honeycrisp, because they are the perfect size and it has the right amount of sweetness and tartness.
... said Katie on Nov 7, 2016 at 11:32 AM | link
McIntosh, the apple I used to bake my first pie.
... said Matt on Nov 7, 2016 at 11:41 AM | link
a good ol' classic Red Delicious
... said Mike S on Nov 7, 2016 at 11:42 AM | link
Gala...the best for a snack!
... said Kristin on Nov 7, 2016 at 11:59 AM | link
Chenango Strawberry- so juicy!
... said Sarah on Nov 7, 2016 at 12:06 PM | link
I've always been fond of Mutsu apples. Crisp (I hate a soft or mealy eating apple) and not too sweet.
... said chrisck on Nov 7, 2016 at 12:08 PM | link
Granny Smith because it is firm and tart and perfect for pies!
... said Jennifer on Nov 7, 2016 at 12:09 PM | link
Snapdragons! Because the name is cool and they are delicious!
... said KM on Nov 7, 2016 at 12:22 PM | link
McIntosh apples have always been my favorite.
... said bb on Nov 7, 2016 at 12:31 PM | link
McIntosh. It's the most versatile apple, a multitasker for snacking, cooking, and baking. It has the right amounts of sweetness, tartness, and texture.
... said Uncle Leo on Nov 7, 2016 at 1:01 PM | link
Granny Smith apples with Almond Butter because its the best snack to eat when you are on a diet!
... said Christopher M on Nov 7, 2016 at 1:04 PM | link
Got to love Gala apples; similar to honeycrisp without the monster size or price.
... said Julie on Nov 7, 2016 at 1:21 PM | link
Honey Crisp...they taste like a dessert!!!!!
... said Ron on Nov 7, 2016 at 1:30 PM | link
Granny Smith - with smoked Gouda & a nice sharp mustard and a hunk of good bread - you have an amazing meal!
... said Tess on Nov 7, 2016 at 2:09 PM | link
Gala. Crisp, juicy flavors. Perfect size.
... said Alex on Nov 7, 2016 at 2:18 PM | link
Honey Crisp when I'm feeling fancy and Gala for everyday use.
... said Susan on Nov 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM | link
I like a nice Jazz apple. It's not too sweet or bitter and makes a perfect lunchtime snack!
... said Mike on Nov 7, 2016 at 2:40 PM | link
Have to go with Idared. Tart and firm which is perfect for eating.
... said LDP on Nov 7, 2016 at 2:52 PM | link
Galas- I don't ever think I've had a bad one and they're just the perfect size.
... said Sarah on Nov 7, 2016 at 3:12 PM | link
Sheriff Apple. He shared his cheese fries with me at the County Fair during the demolition derby competitions.
... said katya on Nov 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM | link
McIntosh, because those are what my mom always uses when making her legendary apple pies!
... said Shannon M. on Nov 7, 2016 at 4:07 PM | link
Ginger Golds from this year! They were absolutely heavenly for snacking on and made an excellent Apple Chutney.
... said Melanie M. on Nov 7, 2016 at 4:29 PM | link
Knobbed Russett - because you can't find *that* in a supermarket.
... said kendra on Nov 7, 2016 at 4:30 PM | link
Cortland! Crisp and not too sweet with flesh that doesn't brown.
... said E. on Nov 7, 2016 at 8:25 PM | link
This is just to say that I enjoy Granny Smith apples more than other varieties they are green and so delicious
... said Shaun on Nov 7, 2016 at 8:26 PM | link
Mcintosh. Awesome pies
... said Tom on Nov 7, 2016 at 9:53 PM | link
Granny Smith--tart and crisp! And pairs well with a sharp cheddar.
... said Joanna on Nov 7, 2016 at 10:37 PM | link
This tough.. they're all great for different things, but Empires fresh from the co-op are extra tasty this fall!
... said Tiffany on Nov 8, 2016 at 3:15 AM | link
Macouns! They are just the right amount of tart, and are great for apple crisp!
... said K on Nov 8, 2016 at 8:53 AM | link
My favorite type of apple is the Gala apple due to the balance of tart and sweetness and the accessible size. Although, my favorite type of apple is the type that is in my lunch box!
... said Michael Hernandez on Nov 8, 2016 at 9:07 AM | link
Crispin (Mutsu) apples - Great crunch and great in all different baking
... said Shannon on Nov 8, 2016 at 9:38 AM | link
Granny Smiths! I love how crisp they are when you bite into them, and the tart-ness is my favorite!
... said Meg on Nov 8, 2016 at 10:32 AM | link
McIntosh- the sort of tree that grew out behind the church. We'd seek out windfall apples- the ones on the tree were too high up for a child to readh
... said Eric Scheirer Stott on Nov 8, 2016 at 10:43 AM | link
Empire, because it screams "New York" to me and it's great eaten raw or baked into a pie.
... said Elizabeth on Nov 8, 2016 at 11:43 AM | link
Gala...the best for pairing with some PB!
... said alice on Nov 8, 2016 at 11:51 AM | link
I like Galas because they are not too big or too small and they are the perfect amount of sweetness.
... said Debi on Nov 8, 2016 at 12:08 PM | link
I just picked up Winesap apples at the Troy Farmers Market this weekend and they might be my new favorite. Sweet, but not too sweet, and nice and crisp!
... said Lauren on Nov 8, 2016 at 2:20 PM | link
Gala - because so good on their own but sweet baby jebus the juice you make from them! It's life changing.
... said Rebecca on Nov 8, 2016 at 5:10 PM | link
JonaGold FTW!
... said Fox on Nov 14, 2016 at 9:24 AM | link