I'm assuming 'hard' cider is an American thing? In England it's just cider, is why I ask.

Also, I'm seeing some pretty basic ciders being shouted out. We tend to think of them as fake ciders - as good country made cider shouldn't be carbonated. If you want 'real' cider (as I would call it), here are a few brands to look out for:

(Side note - I do enjoy a Strongbow or Thatchers Gold every now and then, and am in no way putting them down!)

Old Rosie - 7.3% abv (14.6 proof), very strong and is gone before you know it. Extremely easy to drink and tastes amazing. Sediment left in - it's made in the way cider was made in the old days. Not carbonated.

Black Dragon - Welsh Cider, filtrated. 6.5% abv (13 proof). Very full cider, takes a bit to drink (but that depends on how far gone you are, I finished many a bottle far too quickly). Not carbonated, definitely stands out due to being un-scrumpy-like as the others here will be.

Wyld Wood - cloudy full and fruity cider with a bit of bitterness. Lower on the percentage scale compared to the others - 6% abv (12 proof) but still packs a punch. This is easily the most drinkable imo.

There are many many others and these are just the mainstream ones you find in pubs and supermarkets - there are lots of home brands that make better cider that I've never even heard of!

Hope this helps!