WHERE IS YOUR CIDER AVAILABLE?

Ironbound Hard Cider is available in cans and on tap at bars, restaurants, and retailers throughout New Jersey. Feel free to check out our cider locator to find out where to grab a four-pack or enjoy a pint.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF I FIND CRYSTALS IN MY CAN OF IRONBOUND?

If you hear a rattle in your can or find a tiny speck of brownish, glass-like crystal, do not fear! This is tartaric acid, a natural substance that we use to add an extra touch of brightness to our ciders. Put simply, tartaric acid is derived from grapes and is found in red or white wine. Although there are ways to remove unstable tartaric acid, we prefer to keep the processing of our ciders to a minimum—which means that crystals may occasionally form when our cider is held at a very cold temperature for an extended period of time. Don’t believe us? Try crushing the crystals against a hard surface with your thumb. The crystals will crumble, something glass just would not do. 

WHY DOES THE CIDER COLOR AND FLAVOR VARY FROM CAN TO CAN?

You may have noticed from time to time that the Ironbound you are enjoying today doesn’t taste exactly the same as the Ironbound you had last week. That is because our ciders are made from 100% fresh-pressed local apples, which vary in flavor from harvest to harvest and farm to farm— making each batch of our cider unique. So, if your Ironbound tastes slightly drier, funkier, or more complex, take this as our freshness guarantee! And, because we use absolutely ZERO preservatives, we recommend enjoying Ironbound cider by the “best before” date on the bottom of each package.

IS IRONBOUND HARD CIDER GLUTEN-FREE?

Yes! Not only is our cider naturally gluten-free, but it also contains ZERO added sugar, sulfites, or other preservatives. And, unlike many big cider companies, we NEVER use apple concentrate. Ironbound is made with 100% fresh-pressed American apples sourced from family farms in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and infused with other local ingredients— so drink up, New Jersey!

DO YOU HAVE A TASTING ROOM?

Yes! Our tasting room is located on our farm in Hunterdon County, NJ. Please note that we are not in Asbury Park (Monmouth County).

Ironbound Farm
360 County Rd 579
Asbury, NJ 08802

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?

CIDERHOUSE FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE:
Motherfire Thursday (reservation only): 4 - 9 PM (Last seating at 8 PM)
Friday: 4 - 10 PM (Last seating at 8 PM)
Saturday: 12 - 10 PM (Last seating at 8 PM)
Sunday: 12 - 9 PM (Last seating at 7 PM)

TO-GO CIDER SALES
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM in the Tasting Room

FARM MARKET HOURS:
Friday - Sunday: 10 AM - 7 PM

IS IRONBOUND DOG FRIENDLY?

We love our furry friends, but as a working regenerative farm, we need to follow strict guidelines when it comes to hosting dogs at the Ciderhouse. Below are our current policies:

  • Dogs allowed in our covered outdoor Tent dining space and drinks-only Lawn.

  • Dogs are not allowed in any of our other dining spaces (with the exception of service dogs) including our Courtyard.

  • Dogs must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in agricultural areas including our farm walking paths, Woodshed, or Garden.

  • We kindly ask that guests use the provided waste bags to clean up after their pups.

  • Ironbound reserves the right to ask that dogs who are not adequately socialized or trained be removed from service areas.

ARE THERE GLUTEN-FREE, VEGETARIAN, AND/OR VEGAN FOOD OPTIONS AT THE CIDERHOUSE?

Yes! Our hyper-local menu of farmed-up street food features delicious food fit for the gluten-free lifestyle, as well as rotating vegetarian and vegan options. Please note that our menu changes due to the seasonal nature of many ingredients, and we cannot guarantee certain items will always be available.

I’M PART OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR CIDER AT OUR EVENT. WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO DONATE SOME CIDER FOR THE OCCASION?

Due to legal restrictions we are unable to donate any alcoholic beverage product in any form, including a gift certificate for an alcoholic beverage to be used as a door prize, giveaway, etc. We are happy, however, to offer a 40% discount off of our retail prices for qualifying 501(c)3 charitable organizations interested in purchasing our cider. If you would like to apply for this discount, please fill out our request form (located below) six weeks prior to the event.

DISCOUNT REQUEST FORM