Secret Valley Expedition (Hard Cider Tasting in Dining & First Class)
Quick Details
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Ages: 21+
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Duration: 90 minutes
Join us for a wonderful cider tasting while enjoying the Secret Valley!
The Cider Tasting is only in Dining Class & First Class on this excursion, which are Dining Car, Lounge Car, Beaver car, and the Parlor Car.
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon at the Colebrookdale Railroad, sampling delicious hard ciders, paired with a fantastic charcuterie board that is paired perfectly with each cider while being with friends! This train ride features a curated selection of Frecon’s finest ciders. Take in the beauty of the Secret Valley during an hour-and-a-half train ride.
Coach Class (Coach Car): Passengers in the Coach class cars can enjoy our light-fare à la carte menu with delicious seasonal snacks and beverages as this car does not participate in the cider tasting.
FEATURED CIDERS
Cidre Semi Sweet – 6.9% ABV
A blend a mix of mostly modern apples like Gold Rush Jonagold, Golden Delicious and Fuji with a touch of heirlooms like Winesap and Macintosh make for a light sharpness complimented with a nice bubbly taste, with just a touch of sweetness. GLUTEN FREE!
Cidre Cherry – 7.1% ABV
Featuring a blend of Gold Rush as a dominant apple and Balaton Cherries with a nice bubbly taste. GLUTEN FREE!
Crabby Granny 750mL – 10% ABV
Our cyser! A strong cider blended with lots of traditional crab apples, Granny Smith & Winesap, then balanced with sweet desert and aromatic apples. Tartness up front with wildflower and clover honey to provide a smooth finish. Bottle conditioned for a light effervescence. GLUTEN FREE!
Black Twig– 7.0% ABV
An heirloom apple variety, dates back to the early 19th century and frown in Tennessee. Its tree growth is dense and dropping and produces apples with faint brushed red exterior over a light yellow-green skin. This single varietal cider captures the tartness usually reserved for balancing other ciders, providing a tart kick upfront that fades to a pleasant tannic aftertaste. GLUTEN FREE!
All excursions are subject to change/postponement/cancellation at the discretion of the Colebrookdale Railroad. Fares shown below are approximate and can vary with the offerings of each excursion. Train operates rain or shine unless otherwise noted. Please Note, our ADA-accessible car wis currently not available.
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