Guests have an opportunity to taste five unique Haykin Family Ciders, including a reserve cider, paired with Mercantile's new fall menu. Come in and try the new fall menu, chat with the cidermaker, and see the newly remodeled space, (it will be officially opening on Thursday, Oct. 24th).

Here are the ciders we will be serving -

Jonathan – Semi-dry 7.4% abv – Ela Family Farms, CO
This apple is intensely flavored, with a powerful combination of tart and sweet. It is one of America's classic heirlooms, discovered in 1826 in Woodstock, NY. It ferments white-wine like, with baked apple character, juicy fresh plums, and minerality. It is bright and refreshing, yeasty yet fruit forward.

Dabinett – Semi-dry 7.9% abv – Yakima, WA

A famous English apple used exclusively for cider making, not for fresh eating. Dabinett is bolder than most with big tannins, evoking dark chocolate, English breakfast tea, plums, burnt caramel and baked apple character. It is rich, thick and golden.

Ashmead’s Kernel – Semi-dry 7.3% abv – Yakima, WA

A seedling planted by one Dr. Ashmead in England around 1700, Ashmead's kernel is excellent for both eating and cider making, immediately evoking the character of sauvignon blanc, with notes of honeydew and lemon spree candy.  It is boldly tart, fruity and aromatic. 

Espous Spitzenberg – Medium 6.7% abv – Ela Family Farms, CO
Esopus Spitzenberg is one of America’s most important heirloom apples. It was one of Thomas Jefferson’s favorites, which he grew at Monticello. This cider is bursting with cantaloupe and spicy cinnamon flavors and aromas. It is spicy, zingy, lightly sweet and refreshing.

Wickson Crabapple (Reserve) - Medium 7.4% ABV - Cider View Orchards, WA
A modern crabapple with high sugar content, balanced with razor sharp acidity. The aroma and flavor profile are reminiscent of Riesling with a hint of petrol, it is perfumed and luscious. The finish is long, tart and elegant.