Tandem Ciders’ Bee’s Dream

Bottoms Up

April 25, 2026

The bees are waking up, and so are our tastebuds after a long, cold winter. So head to Tandem Ciders for a bottle of Bee’s Dream, a 5.5 percent ABV cider (dare we call it a cyser?) that hits all the sweetest notes of spring. Apples from the cidery’s orchards and nearby farm partners are fermented with a touch of honey from Leelanau County’s own bee whisperer, Julius Kolarik, whose family has been farming in the area since the late 1800s. While this cider does fall on the sweet side with 5 percent residual sugar, it still feels light and bright rather than cloying. (For those who know their Tandem line-up, this falls right above Smackintosh-level sweetness, which is 4 percent RS.) Enjoy a pint at the tasting room at 2055 N Setterbo Rd in Suttons Bay. tandemciders.com