Cider has a storied past and a delicious present. The Romans discovered it when they invaded the British Isles, and it was the drink of choice of early Americans when they had no grains or barley to brew beer—but plenty of apples. 2 Towns Cider BrightCider, Oregon and Washington State, $5.39 Newtown Pippin apples, one of the country’s oldest varieties, provide a unique flavor found only in American ciders, making them an ideal choice for this Oregon-based producer. With a dry, not overly sweet flavor and light coloring, BrightCider pairs well with fish, pork, and salads. J.K.’s Scrumpy Hard Cider, Michigan, $8.99 Made from apples grown in a Michigan orchard owned by the same family for over 150 years, J.K.’s ciders are USDA Organic and gluten-, sulphate-, and sorbate-free. No two batches of this estate-bottled cider will be exactly the same. Urban Tree Vintage Gala, Georgia, $17 Like many of their …