Cider has become the new "it" drink, with a wide range of styles popping up on restaurant menus and at neighbourhood bars everywhere. Sweet, tart, sparkling, still--cider has many wonderful (and sometimes unexpected) qualities. But how to choose? For this gateway guide, author Jeff Alworth travelled to France, England, Spain, Canada, and the United States, asking questions and drinking every variety of cider he could find, resulting in a compact yet comprehensive overview.