The Surge of Cider

The Surge of Cider

The American cider scene was nascent at the turn of the 21st century, with only a few dozen cideries primarily concentrated in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast. Today, more than a thousand cideries thrive across the nation. From 2011 to 2017, the industry experienced a nearly 500% increase in sales, fueled by significant investments from major national beer brands, especially Boston Beer Company’s Angry Orchard. Regional cider brands such as …