I have been to Cider Werks now twice, but only once did I actually get to try any cider. The first time we came was last summer, and this place must be 3x as packed in the summer just because of food trucks, because we couldn't even get drinks when we came then. However, we came on a nice cold Saturday night this time and had no trouble trying some cider. I really like the feel in there compared to other breweries, its less industrial and more cozy. That said, they definitely have the space for more tables, and they should add them. The people working were really great, very attentive, and explained things well about the different ciders. I always like Freewheeler, and order it in restaurants as well. It is really the only actual cider-like beer they make, I'd love to see some more sweet and less hoppy ciders from them in the future. We will definitely be back. read more

I enjoy the cider and have been here on multiple occasions. They have a fantastic variety of ciders and beer, indoor and outdoor seating as well as different food trucks. Downside here is the poor customer service. Bartenders have been a bit snooty and recently I went to pick up a growler. All doors were open, entire staff was there. They said I couldn't pick up a growler to go for another 30 minutes, & were rude about it. I know they all use the square to pay so it would have taken 5 minutes. They lost a paying customer. that day. I'll continue to support them as well as all the other microbreweries in NE. read more

Social Cider is definitely a spot you have to stop along yhe brewery trail in Minneapolis. I wasn't to big a fan of ciders but there drinks are above par of the most you find in stores. I was a fan of the more tart ciders. read more

Walked into this place to try to sell some hose and was not happy I was working because I would have stayed and sipped their stuff all afternoon. The place is very cool and the smell just walking in will drop you to you knees because of its goodness. I might do a crawl and swing by here when my boss doesn't own me. read more

Sociable Cider launched their new graff cider yesterday called the cHOPper. Went over to try it and well... The cHOPper is amazing! One of the best ciders I have tasted. Very dry, great citrus character and strong flowery hops aroma. You guys should be very proud. Great cider and atmosphere. read more

Stopped here with some friends on a bike ride the other day. First impression was the location. Secluded, nice patio, open space. I'm not really a cider drinker but decided to give it a shot. Before I even tasted the cider I could smell how rancid it was. One sip and I literally spit it out. My friends all had the same reaction. Not sure if it was just a bad keg but it was unbearable. Tried to return our ciders and were told, "That's how they're supposed to taste". Wanted to leave but it was a warm day and we needed something to quench our thirst so we ordered a round of beers. After the terrible experience with the cider our expectations were extremely low but it was actually decent. With so many craft breweries in Mpls I will not be returning. read more

Sociable is now on my list. I mean it had always been on my list of tap rooms to check out but now it is on my list of taprooms to visit...often. We were there on a gorgeous spring night, the garage doors were open and everyone in NE was there. I tried the Spoke Wrench Stout Apple, what a concoction; art hard cider part stout ale, very unique and delicious. Some of my friends tried the house made beers on tap ( I had no idea they made beer too). It was great, definitely going on the list for Thursday night beer night. read more

This place is wonderful! Its clean, the staff is friendly, and the ciders are delicious. I can't wait to go back

Very nice space and it's tucked away just off of Fillmore south of 18th: thankfully there was a sign so that I didn't go well past it like I thought I'd have to. Got the stout cider which is very, very dark. I'm guessing there were some red grapes involved since I was picking up on a grape flavor. The cucumber habanero infused cider was my fave of the two: crisp and the heat of the habanero was just enough to creep up on you instead of burn your lips off for a good half hour, which is what happens when you eat a whole raw habanero like I did. I'll have to try the beers sometime, but I still have more ciders to try. read more

I absolutely love this place. I am not from the Minneapolis area but this a must stop place I need to go to before hitting up downtown. I haven't tried all the cider beers there yet but I will. They have great staff here especially Tyler. read more

Great ciders , neat space, gotta love having the food truck out front as well. Only had the chance to try 2 ciders on our first visit. We tried the Broken Spoke which is a stout cider, and the Freewheeler which is a lighter dry cider. Both were interesting and tasty read more

Yes!!! Finally! A cider house in Minneapolis!! I went with friends and their cider flights are the bomb!! They are very clear on what's gluten free and what is gluten removed. Overall the ciders were incredibly distinctive and fun to enjoy. I can't wait to get back here and enjoy more! read more

Cool vibe and atmosphere. Outside Inside open air type of deal. I've never been much into cider beers but they are pretty tasty. They also offer a few regular beers too. Service isn't bad depending on who you get. Worth checking out. Good Sunday crowd. read more

Great atmosphere and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Love the Freewheeler as well as their daily infusions and hot mulled cider. Spoke Wrench and Hop a Wheelie are all fantastic as well. Their Pumkin cider was outstanding as well. Just a fun place with excellent beer and cool people. read more

Good cider, not to sweet and easy to drink, a good verity and it was really fun to sample all of them, the food truck out side was top notch! read more

It's truly a unique place. Their ciders are fantastic and unlike any other cider I've had. They're not overly sweet, and have a dry finish. Freewheeler is a great addition to the Minneapolis beer and cider community. I've been really impressed with the ciders so far. Also, their head brewer Niko Tonks does excellent work. The beer offerings change regularly, so Niko has a chance to do a variety of styles (from a smoked brown ale to a saison with lime). The stout they had on tap several weeks ago was one of the best I've had and their offerings continue to impress. It's got a great atmosphere and everyone working is happy to chat and tell you about the brewery. You feel like you're in the middle of it all because there's no real barrier between you and the brewing equipment. Great place and I highly recommend it. read more

Great cider, much better than the standard Longbow or Woodchuck you find in a liquor store. They even have a few unique beers on tap,a s well. The people behind the counter were more than willing to explain the different varieties. read more

What a strange and quirky location! Driving up next to a lot of armored cars is always a little interesting, but I still enjoyed the spot. I like the taproom, but I didn't live it like I wanted to. I went on a coked day in the middle of March, and the taproom was really drafty. I would probably like it way better in the summer. The cider was, however, was really good. I really lined the Freewheeler! Make the trip and decide for yourself! read more

The ciders are all fantastic and the staff was extremely friendly. The free wheeler dry cider is beyond great. Plus ample parking and food trucks, it's a must visit place in nordeast Minneapolis. read more

Stopped by on a weekend and experienced the worst customer service possible. Two of THE BARTENDERS WERE DRUNK and ignored us. When our three drink order was taken, we received one drink as the server forgot what the other two drink were supposed to be. Guess you can't remember much when your as drunk as some of your patrons. There are plenty of other brewhouses in this area and would recommend you not stop here. read more

Great place to go and have a few drinks. Great staff working especially April! She was a big help and knowledgable on all the ciders!!! If you go there ask for April!!! read more

Great atmosphere and great outdoor space as well. There is often live music or a game of bag toss going on. Freewheeler is a great cross between beer and cider and has become my go to drink. Try out what their food truck The Curious Goat has to offer. You won't be sorry. read more

Interesting mix of brewed ciders and beers. The parking is difficult, but well worth the hike in. My favorite is the Spoke Wrench which is an apple stout. (it comes off as a sour stout) read more

Great atmosphere. Beer is fantastic. Growler & Crowler options are great too. Like having a food truck there as well.

I'm a huge fan of ciders, and all of their ciders are fantastic. I loved the hot mulled cider, especially since it was so cold out today! It was pretty crowded, which seems to be the norm, but the atmosphere was great and the staff was attentive. read more

Awesome cider brewery with unique rotating flavors. They have a great outdoor seating area where you can play games, sit by the fire, eat from a food truck, and maybe catch some live music. read more

I am a cider & fruity beer lover. Unimpressed with the offerings at the time of my visit. I had to eat gummie candy to give anything the slightest fruit flavor. read more

You will forget all that you thought about cider as soon as you get a taste of the stuff they're creating at this place! Until I came upon Sociable, I thought cider was just a sticky, sweet apple liquid; not so my friends; this is the real deal. I'd say Freewheeler is the flagship here and it's a great take on traditional cider, but these guys don't stick with tradition and you can have a hoppy cider... say what???... yep, try yourself some Hop-a-Wheelie. And, you'll never know what special infusions you'll find these folks working on. A taproom is only as good as its product and staff; Sociable wins with both. It can get crowded in the evening, but service is spot on and friendly. The first time I went here, they were packed (I guess the secret is out) but I was able to talk to the bartender and get a couple of tastes that ...helped me figure out what cider is all about; it seems they really want to share the cider love. One thing I don't get is people griping about the location. Get out of the suburbs and strip malls, my friends, the urban, industrial grit just adds to the atmosphere! read more

Great location with friendly and efficient bar staff. Plenty of parking. Not difficult to find if you review Google Maps of 1500 Fillmore St. NE. Easy entrances off Fillmore (between the armored car company lot and softball fields) or Central (just north of the railroad bridge). Favorites are Freewheeler and Hop-a-Wheelie. For the beer drinker; several selections of excellent brew including Hoppy Beer Pale Ale. Website calendar is kept up to date on food trucks and events. Samples, flights, crawlers (750ml cans) and growlers cheerfully filled. read more

This place is amazing. Yes, it's a strange location. Get over it. Lots of parking and there is always a food truck. Currently, the Curious Goat is exclusive to Sociable. Though I miss when I could come and always be surprised by different food trucks on any day. Thursdays are more chill and laid back and now that you can get Sociable at many NE locations as well as other locations, Fridays and Saturdays have become less hectic as well. Their staff is awesome, friendly and always bearded (except the ladies, no bearded ladies). They are willing to chat with you about what you're drinking and give you tastes of whatever you please. It's definitely a hipster vibe with a dash of friendly. Don't expect to be catered too, you're not all that special anyway, really. It's good cider if that's you're thing and they have beer too. It's refreshing to come to a brewery and try something other than the beer. During the winter, I love their hot cider but the summer is where it's at. They have a large lawn with patio seating and a bocce ball court. Definitely the place to check out in NE right now! read more

What a fun spot! Not the easiest to find, but once you do the parking lot is huge! Atmosphere was great, all smiles when I looked around the almost full tap room! Definitely recommend stopping by to try the Free-wheeler and Hop-a-wheelie, lots of tasty beers on tap too! read more

Coming off of our (somewhat) disappointing brunch at Icehouse, my friends and I continued our Saturday Funday by going to Sociable Cider Werks. We have some gluten intolerant people in our group (some by choice, others not) so going to a brewery is usually out of the question. This is a great option for those people that would opt to not drink beer. I really love cider as long as it is not cloyingly sweet. The space is pretty cool. Very open, minimal and stripped down. There is a pizza food truck out front (which you get to wear fun hats to indicate where the pizza guy should drop your food inside, bonus) and inside you've got some tables, the bar and the foosball table (which we commandeered immediately). Bob and I shared a cider flight and fell in love with the Freewheeler. It was crisp, dry, a little tart and not overly sweet. It reminded me of Savannah Dry (which is another cider I love). We did not love the Spoke Wrench. It tasted like watered down cold coffee... I couldn't really taste the apple? Overall, the experience was great! The service was fast, the atmosphere was fun and the foosball competitive. If you are looking for a non-beer option, Cider Werks is a good place to go! read more

Apparently because of an event today, they are not open their advertised hours. No information on their website about being closed, and they do not answer their phones, so a trip was wasted. If this is an indication of how the business is run, I'm glad we (easily) found somewhere else to go. read more

One bartender on a Fri night? You have to be kidding! Not standing in line forever, if the bartender moved any slower she would be moving back in time. Wanted to try this place but it needs to be fully staffed on a busy night. I will not be returning! read more

Really good cider selection! Just be aware that it is an active brewery and with that comes the smell of fermentation. But yeah, the cider is great and the ambience is really nice as well. Definitely worth adding to your list of breweries to visit next weekend! read more

A great little brewery with a huuuuge parking lot. The first time I went in May it looked like there was a huge party that took over the whole place and there was no seating but the ambiance was kind of dead and awkward. I decided to give it another shot because we live in the neighborhood. The second time was not a disappointment. Much better service and the vibe has picked up a lot. The cider is excellent and the outdoor and indoor spaces are nice. read more

Cool place, nice people, we just didn't care for the beer or the cider. Tried them all and nothing stood out...

cool place, very good cider. we're in sp so it might take a little for us to go back but we really enjoyed it.

The goat cheese curds from the Curious Goat food truck (gluten free, a rarity for cheese curds), are a must have treat. For the non gluten free, their beer is consistently crisp and refreshing, and in general it's a really laid back, fun environment in contrast to some of the more increasingly corporate feeling brew pubs in the area (i.e. Bauhaus) read more

The graffs are something totally new and unique. I tried Freewheel, Chopper and the Porter and they were all excellent. I dislike sweet ciders but also dislike most hoppy craft beers. This was the perfect union of the two. I was afraid I wouldn't care for the graffs but they're my new favorite brew! read more