His nervousness was blamed on his fondness for whiskey and hard cider. Barrels of hard cider were provided on every corner. Each apple contains 12.87% sugar that ferments to 6% alcohol in hard cider production. The pair became interested in the fermentation of apple cider to create hard cider. Examples are applejack, made from hard cider, and ice beer. The Stone Fence was a mix of hard cider and rum. There are currently three licensed hard cider producers in New Jersey. Alcoholic cider can also be produced and is known as hard cider or applejack. The company also produces a sparkling hard cider. Baldwin Apples, unlike many apples, have long been prized for the making of hard cider. It is famous for its hard cider and the cider houses. As of 2018, there were 23 breweries in Bend and 4 hard cider companies. Apples (for hard cider) and pears are grown throughout the Perche territory. It makes hard cider using apples from Europe and the United States. Hence, American took the hard cider every meal.