How do I choose a cidery in Oregon?

To choose a cidery in Oregon, look first at the 51 cider makers listed for the state on Cider Radar (as of 2026-10-02), grouped around Portland, the Willamette Valley, Hood River and Mount Hood, and Bend. Oregon hard cider is more than 0.5% and no more than 8.5% ABV, so check the label if you want something stronger.

Updated 2026-10-03

Key facts

Live count. Cider Radar lists 51 cider makers in Oregon and 7 other cider places (as of 2026-10-02).
Legal definition. Hard cider in Oregon is fermented apple or pear juice at more than 0.5% and no more than 8.5% ABV, and "includes, but is not limited to, flavored, sparkling, carbonated, or fortified cider". [1]
Licence and tax. "A Winery License is required to produce hard cider in Oregon", and "Hard cider is taxed at the malt rate of $2.60 per barrel." [1]

Where are Oregon's cideries?

The Northwest Cider Association's member list gives addresses across the state; [2] the main groups are:

Portland and around. City and suburban taprooms.
Willamette Valley. Farm and town cideries from Sherwood and Dayton south to Corvallis.
Hood River and Mount Hood. Cideries in the Hood River valley and around Parkdale, below Mount Hood. [2]
Southern and Central Oregon. Smaller groups around Jacksonville in the south and Bend in the centre. Oregon grew 158.2 million pounds of commercial apples in 2025, so it is worth asking a cidery where its fruit comes from. [3]

Which cider makers are listed in Oregon?

Eight makers from the catalogue, chosen to cover each area and listed alphabetically within it; most are also Northwest Cider Association members. [2] They illustrate the range rather than rank it.

Willamette Valley: 19 Acres Cider Co. (Sherwood), 2 Towns Ciderhouse (Corvallis), RAW Cider Company (Dayton)
Portland area: Portland Cider Company (Clackamas)
Mount Hood: Draper Girls Cider Co. (Parkdale), Golden Row Cider (Parkdale)
Southern Oregon: Apple Outlaw (Jacksonville)
Central Oregon: Avid Cider Co. (Bend)

What should I look for in an Oregon cider?

Style. Oregon cideries make everything from dry heritage ciders to fruit and hopped ciders, so start with what you already like.
Strength. Anything sold as hard cider in Oregon is 8.5% ABV or less; stronger apple drinks are likely treated as wine. [1] See strongest cider.
Fruit. Ask a cidery where its apples come from and whether it grows its own.
Ratings. See how other drinkers rated the ciders on Cider Radar.

Oregon taxes hard cider at the malt rate rather than as wine, even though a winery licence is needed to make it. [1] For the state next door, see how to choose a cidery in Washington State; for all states, where cider is made in the US.

Find it on Cider Radar

Cider makers in Oregon: 51 makers and 7 other places listed (as of 2026-10-02).
Guide: find cider by type · Glossary: hopped cider
You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android

Dates in this answer were checked on 3 October 2026 and are due for review by July 2027.

Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.

Questions

Is strong cider still cider in Oregon?

Not above 8.5%. The OLCC says the maximum ABV for hard cider is 8.5%, and hard cider of 8.51% ABV and higher is likely considered a wine. [1] For strong ciders in general, see strongest cider.

Can Oregon cider be flavoured?

Oregon cider can be flavoured: the state's definition includes flavored, sparkling, carbonated and fortified cider, but a flavoured product with no apple or pear juice is treated as a wine. [1]

Sources

Hard Cider Frequently Asked Questions (fact sheet) — Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
Our Members — Northwest Cider Association
Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts 2025 Summary (May 2026) — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)