List of cideries in the United States facts for kids

In the United States, the word "cider" can mean a few different things. Most often, when kids hear "cider," they think of sweet cider or soft cider. This is a delicious, non-alcoholic drink made from apples. It's basically fresh apple juice that hasn't been filtered much, so it often looks a bit cloudy.

Sometimes, people also talk about "sparkling cider." This is a bubbly, non-alcoholic drink that can be a fun alternative to champagne for celebrations.

There's also another type called hard cider. This is an alcoholic drink made from fermented apples, similar to how wine is made from grapes. It's only for adults.

Cider can be made in many ways! Some are made mostly with regular eating apples (called Modern Cider). Others use special apples grown just for making cider (called Heritage Cider). There are even ciders made with other fruits, like berries, or with added spices or hops.

What is a Cidery?

A cidery is a place where cider is made. Think of it like a special factory or farm where apples are pressed to get their juice. This juice is then used to make sweet cider or, for adults, hard cider. Cideries often grow their own apples or get them from nearby orchards.

Many cideries are found across the United States. They often offer tours where you can learn how cider is made. Some even have shops where you can buy fresh apples, apple products, and of course, sweet cider!

Cideries Across the USA

Cideries can be found in almost every state! Each one might have its own special way of making cider, using different types of apples or unique recipes. Here are just a few examples of places where cider is made:

California Cideries

California has many cideries, from big ones to small family farms.

• Ace Cider in Sebastopol is a well-known cidery.
• Julian is a town famous for its apples and has places like Julian Ciderworks.
• In San Diego, you can find places like Guthrie CiderWorks.

Colorado Cideries

Colorado also has a growing number of cider makers.

• Big B's Hard Cider is located in Hotchkiss.
• In Denver, you can find several cideries like C Squared Ciders and Colorado Cider Company.

Michigan Cideries

Michigan is a big apple-growing state, so it's no surprise it has many cideries!

• Blake's Hard Cider Co. is in Armada.
• In Traverse City, you'll find places like Bowers Harbor Vineyards that also make cider.
• Uncle John's is a popular cidery in St. Johns.

New York Cideries

New York is another state known for its apples and cider.

• 1911 Hard Cider is part of Beak & Skiff in Lafayette.
• Walden is home to Angry Orchard Cider Company.
• You can find many cideries in the Finger Lakes region, like Bellwether Hard Cider in Trumansburg.

Oregon Cideries

Oregon is famous for its craft beverages, including cider.

• 2 Towns Ciderhouse is in Corvallis.
• In Portland, there are many options like Alter Ego Cider and Portland Cider Co.
• Hood River is another area with several cideries, including Double Mountain Brewery.

Washington Cideries

Washington State is a top apple producer, so it has many cideries.

• Alpenfire Cider is located in Port Townsend.
• Finnriver Farm & Cidery is in Chimacum.
• Seattle has several cideries, including Schilling Cider and Seattle Cider Company.

See also

• List of cider brands
• Cider in the United States
• Beer and breweries by region
• Beer in the United States
• List of microbreweries