Recently popped in during an event, and tried their pineapple and kiwi cider, which knocked my socks off. Wish they sold cans because I definitely would’ve bought a four pack. Also got to try some of their false spiced one, which was a little less sweet, but reminded me so much of an apple cider doughnut.Parking: Lots of spotsWheelchair accessibility: The entire building is wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Angela Wolf
I love their cider. They offer a variety of flavors, that are carefully crafted and delicious.
Renny S.
I don't understand this business. They are never open. I traveled here because google suggested they were open to find a sign on the door stating they were it open this particular weekend. When are you open?
Thuy-Linh Phan
Went here to do a plant and sip event hosted by the Painted Leaf and it was a quaint, little establishment. I ordered the middle of the (blue) raspberry and it was delicious and a very vibrant blue hue. My friend enjoyed her Blackberry Sage cider as well. I will definitely need to come back to try more of their ciders. I really hope the Spoke + Spy will continue to host more events in the future,
Angie
I love their cider. They offer a variety of flavors, that are carefully crafted and delicious.
Matthew L.
Spoke + Spy Ciderworks is a craft cidery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in March 2018. It was founded by husband and wife Ronald and Kimberly Sansone. Ronald lived in London, England for a time and worked as a graphic designer. While in London, he saw how popular hard ciders were and it sparked his interest in the beverage. After returning to the states, he began making his own cider at home and enrolled in programs at Cornell and Oregan State Universities. He won numerous accolades over the years from his homemade ciders. Eventually, the Sansones decided to open their own cidery that featured hard ciders made from locally sourced apples. The cidery officially opened to the public in 2016 inside Middletown's old Remington Rand building. The historic building complex opened in 1896 as the Keating Bicycle Factory. Throughout the decades, motorcycles, automobiles, typewriters and even military missile parts were manufactured there. The building closed its doors in the early 1970s and fell into disrepair. The city later took it over and by 2009 it had been refurbished with several new tenants renting space inside. Sansone named the cidery 'Spoke & Spy' as a reference to the building's history as a bicycle factory as well as the Northern Spy Apple (one of Sansone's favorite varieties). I first visited Spoke + Spy in August 2019. I was training for the upcoming Closer To Free ride, so I decided to cycle from my home in North Haven all the way to Middletown (21 miles). By the time I made it to the cidery, I was very thirsty. The taproom is decorated with all sorts of bicycle memorabilia. I decided to order a sampler flight that consisted of six ciders ranging in flavors from pear to grape. I liked them all, but my favorite was a tart, semi-dry strawberry-rhubarb cider called "Love Shouldn't Hurt". I ended up purchasing a growler of it to bring back home. If you plan on visiting the cidery in Middletown, I must recommend making it a craft beer afternoon because the Remington Rand building is also home to Stubborn Beauty Brewing and Forest City Brewing.
Micayla Yorski
If you love cider you need to try this place!!
Andrew Williams
Outstanding ciders. This is an absolute hidden gem. Must stop for all cider lovers!
Tricia Fecteau
Great tasting cider. I’m not a beer girl so I was excited to try the different ciders. Very good and owners are super friendly.
Cool little spot that is in an old warehouse a few minutes off of main street. The pineapple habanero cider is out of this world and the real gem of this place. I tried a few others from here which were good, but compared to that pineapple it was all just lost in comparison. I appreciate their "knock on window for service" style so you have the option to sit outside. Was slightly confusing since they share the space with at least one other "brewery".
Andrew Luberto
I have loved everything I’ve tried from Spoke and Spy. Ron is super knowledgeable and makes some fantastic (and award winning) ciders. My only downside is I don’t live close enough to go as often as I’d like. Keep up the good work!!
Bruce Johnston
Good cider!
Cee
No lie, this is the WORSTTTTTTTT cider I have ever tasted in my entire life.... please get out of the business
Will Loughlin
I have loved everything I’ve tried from Spoke and Spy. Ron is super knowledgeable and makes some fantastic (and award winning) ciders. My only downside is I don’t live close enough to go as often as I’d like. Keep up the good work!!
Recently popped in during an event, and tried their pineapple and kiwi cider, which knocked my socks off. Wish they sold cans because I definitely would’ve bought a four pack. Also got to try some of their false spiced one, which was a little less sweet, but reminded me so much of an apple cider doughnut.Parking: Lots of spotsWheelchair accessibility: The entire building is wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I love their cider. They offer a variety of flavors, that are carefully crafted and delicious.
I don't understand this business. They are never open. I traveled here because google suggested they were open to find a sign on the door stating they were it open this particular weekend. When are you open?
Went here to do a plant and sip event hosted by the Painted Leaf and it was a quaint, little establishment. I ordered the middle of the (blue) raspberry and it was delicious and a very vibrant blue hue. My friend enjoyed her Blackberry Sage cider as well. I will definitely need to come back to try more of their ciders. I really hope the Spoke + Spy will continue to host more events in the future,
I love their cider. They offer a variety of flavors, that are carefully crafted and delicious.
Spoke + Spy Ciderworks is a craft cidery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in March 2018. It was founded by husband and wife Ronald and Kimberly Sansone. Ronald lived in London, England for a time and worked as a graphic designer. While in London, he saw how popular hard ciders were and it sparked his interest in the beverage. After returning to the states, he began making his own cider at home and enrolled in programs at Cornell and Oregan State Universities. He won numerous accolades over the years from his homemade ciders. Eventually, the Sansones decided to open their own cidery that featured hard ciders made from locally sourced apples. The cidery officially opened to the public in 2016 inside Middletown's old Remington Rand building. The historic building complex opened in 1896 as the Keating Bicycle Factory. Throughout the decades, motorcycles, automobiles, typewriters and even military missile parts were manufactured there. The building closed its doors in the early 1970s and fell into disrepair. The city later took it over and by 2009 it had been refurbished with several new tenants renting space inside. Sansone named the cidery 'Spoke & Spy' as a reference to the building's history as a bicycle factory as well as the Northern Spy Apple (one of Sansone's favorite varieties). I first visited Spoke + Spy in August 2019. I was training for the upcoming Closer To Free ride, so I decided to cycle from my home in North Haven all the way to Middletown (21 miles). By the time I made it to the cidery, I was very thirsty. The taproom is decorated with all sorts of bicycle memorabilia. I decided to order a sampler flight that consisted of six ciders ranging in flavors from pear to grape. I liked them all, but my favorite was a tart, semi-dry strawberry-rhubarb cider called "Love Shouldn't Hurt". I ended up purchasing a growler of it to bring back home. If you plan on visiting the cidery in Middletown, I must recommend making it a craft beer afternoon because the Remington Rand building is also home to Stubborn Beauty Brewing and Forest City Brewing.
If you love cider you need to try this place!!
Outstanding ciders. This is an absolute hidden gem. Must stop for all cider lovers!
Great tasting cider. I’m not a beer girl so I was excited to try the different ciders. Very good and owners are super friendly.
Very good cider
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Cool little spot that is in an old warehouse a few minutes off of main street. The pineapple habanero cider is out of this world and the real gem of this place. I tried a few others from here which were good, but compared to that pineapple it was all just lost in comparison. I appreciate their "knock on window for service" style so you have the option to sit outside. Was slightly confusing since they share the space with at least one other "brewery".
I have loved everything I’ve tried from Spoke and Spy. Ron is super knowledgeable and makes some fantastic (and award winning) ciders. My only downside is I don’t live close enough to go as often as I’d like. Keep up the good work!!
Good cider!
No lie, this is the WORSTTTTTTTT cider I have ever tasted in my entire life.... please get out of the business
I have loved everything I’ve tried from Spoke and Spy. Ron is super knowledgeable and makes some fantastic (and award winning) ciders. My only downside is I don’t live close enough to go as often as I’d like. Keep up the good work!!