This spot produces Ricker Hill hard cider and those ciders were some of the first hard ciders I…read moretried many years ago. Despite that, this was my first actual visit to their tasting room. It's very much off the beaten path but an absolute worthy spot of taking a detour for! The dirt roads were very well maintained though I must say. Once you arrive they have a giant parking lot and then once inside you step into a beautifully designed rustic space. If the weather is nice they have some absolutely stunning views you can take in outside while enjoying your beverage. During our visit, I will say a large portion of the space was in use for a party/event. Despite this the staff were very warm and welcoming to our party and even tried to create a private lounge like space for us. I very much appreciated the effort they put to make us feel welcome. I wish the weather would have been a little nicer to enjoy outside! I got their vanilla hard cider while my wife got their blueberry hard cider. Both were phenomenal. They also offer flights for only $10 and even have suggestions for some mixing of ciders including a fan favorite mix of blueberry and maple to create a blueberry pancake. I have had this blend previously and it is amazing! A spot worth adding to your list to visit for the breath-taking views and delicious drinks!

can't recommend this place enough…read more incredible views, wine, ciders, and drinking/viewig area. didn't get the cider donuts, only regret. Thanks for an amazing time. Service on 6/20/2026 was amazing. Incredibly kind lady.

This was a great find! It was on my list of always wanting to go cider tasting. The owner made it…read moresuch an amazing experience for us. Such a quaint place. He really explains and give details on his cider and how he makes it. You can tell this is a passion for him. The cheese is a MUST! The quality is incredible! I wish I could have packed some of that up as well to take home, but it wouldn't have made it. Everything is local and organic. You can taste the difference. The cider is quality so if you are use to drinking angry orchard this is not the place for you. This is QUALITY cider. The best I've ever had by far! Also, you'll be greeted by several friendly chickens. We couldn't get enough of these lovely girls! Make sure to go online and get a reservation asap!

Beautiful place in the wooded countryside. Close to Freeport. Beautiful cider and the tasting room…read morewas built by the owner.

Portland is great if you're a beer lover. Or a craft spirits lover. But as a cider lover? It's been…read moreunderwhelming over the years, with sugar-forward options created "from away" (Woodchuck, Angry Orchard, Downeast, etc.), being the primary options. Finally, Freedom's Edge has found its way to the city and, if you love real, authentic cider, it's a destination spot (in what's quickly become a trendy, destination neighborhood). Better apples make better cider. That's their saying. And their knowledge of cider history in Maine, and the apple varietals (bittersweet and bittersharp) that grow best here, is impressive, encouraging, and enlightening. The ciders you'll find here are full-bodied and full of interesting flavors. In the spring/summer? Icy cool apple cider slushies. In the fall/winter? Hot mulled cider with spices. All year round? Cider cocktails. What more could you want? Oh, good cider? Sweet or semi-sweet or dry or tart or funky? They've got it all. The tasting room is clean and spacious with plenty of seating options (high tops, tables, couches, etc.) and big, big windows that let the sun just pooooour right in. I do wish the outdoor space was bigger/more inviting (or that there was a rooftop deck), but you can only work with what you have and Freedom's Edge certainly has. The staff here is friendly and patient with questions and suggestions. The bathrooms always, always, always smell good (IYKYK).

As I understand it, crafting just the right cider is not only a science. It's an art. And one that…read moreI would honestly know very little about. But I know what I like. So, let me state my assessment of this place from a layman's point of view, straight and simple. The concept of a place that specializes solely in making and selling hard ciders of all types is rather brilliant! However, it can be somewhat overwhelming for newcomers who aren't familiar with the tones of sweet, semi-sweet, semi-dry, and dry ciders. Frankly, I'm only familiar with the sweetness and dryness of wines. Ciders? They're a different fruit entirely! Since I was totally clueless about the world of hard ciders, my new friend Steff recommended I sample a few. In hindsight though, I shouldn't have gone with a flight of drinks. Because all ciders ain't created equal. I swear some people merely pretend to like every single vintage of cider they try. But I'll tell ya what - ciders are like wines, in a way; each with their own unique tartness, sweetness, whatever flavor that could be considered detectable by your palate. With that said, I will tell you (much to my surprise) the Sweet Mullet ended up being my favorite drink of the night. Matter of fact, I'm kicking myself for not just getting one regular sized glass of that instead of the flight. Everyone swore up and down the Mac Daddy was an all time favorite and it probably is. This one came in second for me. But at least I was able to finish it, along with the Sweet Mullet. As for Pied Pippin and the Cherry Bomb....eh, I dunno. I can't quite explain it. But something about these two ciders offended my palate in a way that made finishing them virtually impossible. Pied Pippin for sure was too sweet for me. And the Cherry Bomb simply confused me. In the end, it was a semi-sweet cider that won my heart for the day. Whodathunkit, right? The way they have their restroom area set up is pretty interesting. The sinks sit outside the actual toilet room, which is wicked smart when you stop and think about it (IYKYK). Btw, shout out to the employee who made sure to leave a note inside one of the toilet rooms instructing the patron to pull the door closed so that it could lock properly. As they say in the 'hood, you da' real MVP! Would I return? Maybe. That is....if a had a good enough reason to. I'm not exactly in the neighborhood all the time. Drives like this....I gotta have a really, REALLY good reason to take the elongated day trip. And we will leave it at that. ;) All other things considered, the staff here are amazing and knowledgeable of their craft. If you're a cider enthusiast, I could definitely recommend this place to anyone in that category. I think I'll give Freedom's Edge Cider 4 innocuous yet tasty Sweet Mullets out of 5.

Loved this place. Wonderful service by the owners. Excellent hard ciders flight. They have a…read moredelicious IPA and a wide range of their own wines ... have someone else drive you!

Quaint and sprawling beauty at the same time! The Ciders…read morewere flavorful, not a cider fan, but I certainly enjoyed the flight that we had. They had two food trucks on site as well. They had plenty of yard games and toys for the young kids and adult kids. Plenty of covered seating for all. Beautiful view of the vineyard! Service was nice, they were very patient with the customers that were indecisive and with a lot of questions. They were more patient than I was LOL If you like cider, you should definitely check out this location during the summer.

We had a great chance to do a tasting here during the 4th of July week. Even in the hot weather…read morethey were experiencing they managed to make it comfortable to relax with a few samples of their cider and take in some live music. Flowers on the tables were a nice touch, and the general family friendly atmosphere was great. The cider is delicious, I especially liked the limited barrel aged they had on hand, and the funkiness of their Around Town (gleaned from trees...around town). They are honest and authentic in the product they make, and it shows.

From the owner: We specialize in dry hard ciders and offer a range of styles. Visit us at the cidery to sample or…read morelineup as well as experimental and small batch speciality styles, or find us throughout Maine wherever great beverages are sold.

Definitely worth checking out. Nice place to socialize on your own or with a group. Very large…read morebar and several tables make for a friendly experience. Love the fact that you climb down a flight of stairs to enter, makes the experience a bit like a speakeasy! We were a group of four and I was the cider novice so Chris selected a flight for me to start with. He is extremely knowledgeable and this way I got to taste all different kinds. We also ordered several different bottles, be sure to try High Ridge Farm Cider! When I travel I want to try the best the area has to offer and High Ridge can only be purchased here or on the farm. Winner! We all shared an assortment of small plates, my favorite was the radish dish with lamb. Just ask for some bread since the sauce is delicious!

We came for the cider flights, and they were excellent. Three 3 oz pours were just enough after…read moredinner. It was lovely to taste various ciders from the region. It was early Wednesday when we came, the first day of the week they are open, so it was not busy at all. Really enjoyed the ciders and would love to come back if we are in the area again.

Local spot, nice people (both patrons and staff ) So many good ciders as well. We were in the area…read morefor a bit and went twice, and wished we could have gone more before we left.

Great, unique ciders! The pineapple upside down cake cider is one of the most flavorful full-bodies…read moreciders I've had. I was surprised by the amount of ciders infused with tea- I've never been anywhere with this take on cider so extra points there! Very friendly service where everyone seems to know each other in a cute old home. Cider flight is $18.

Please visit this special place - a Cidery that makes varieties that you can't find elsewhere. The…read moreowner, Daniel, is totally devoted to making unique and delicious ciders that highlight Maine's orchards, cranberries, and more. Stop into this cozy tasting room and try the 6-cider sampler or pick one that fits your mood. Then bring home 16 oz, 32 oz, or 64 oz (growler) size bottles of your favorites. When you are in Maine, please support local gems such as this one, where people put their heart and sole into creating exceptional products and experiences for you to enjoy!!

Cool place. We stopped in when sugarloaf was on wind hold and needed to kill time. Did the taster…read moreflight which was good and got to sit and play some games and chat with the owner. Highly recommend stopping if in the area