How do I choose a cidery in the United States?
To choose a cidery in the United States, start with the 857 cider makers Cider Radar lists for the country (as of 2026-10-05), then pick a state hub — New York, Washington, California and Michigan lead the catalogue. Federal hard-cider tax rules set a narrow still apple-or-pear class; state licensing still varies.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 857 cider makers in the United States (as of 2026-10-05).
- Federal tax class. Hard cider under 26 USC 5041(g) is still, apple or pear only, ≥0.5% and under 8.5% ABV. [1] [2]
- State pages. Existing choose guides cover New York, Michigan, California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Which US regions should I know?
- Northeast. New York leads state maker counts — choose a cidery in New York (Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes).
- Midwest. Michigan orchard belts — choose a cidery in Michigan.
- West Coast. Washington, Oregon and California tasting-room scenes — Washington, Oregon, California.
- Mid-Atlantic. Pennsylvania and Virginia orchard country — state choose pages linked above.
For a state-by-state catalogue table (not a ranking of quality), see where cider is made in the US. Fresh-press autumn mills versus hard-cideries: what a cider mill is.
Which cider makers are listed in the US?
Eight catalogue cideries, A–Z. Not a ranking — the country page lists all 857.
- 2 Towns Ciderhouse
- Bad Seed Cider
- Ethic Ciders
- Golden State Cider
- Greenpoint Cidery
- Greenwood Cider
- Virtue Cider
- Yonder Cider
How do federal and state rules differ?
Federal hard-cider tax class (26 USC 5041(g)) is a narrow still apple-or-pear band; flavoured or higher-CO₂ products may fall outside it. [1] [2] States add their own licensing definitions — Michigan’s cider statute is one example on choose a cidery in Michigan. Strength ranges in everyday bottles: alcohol content of cider.
How do I plan a visit?
- Open the US catalogue page or a state hub.
- Mill vs cidery. Sweet cider presses and hard-cider tasting rooms are different stops.
- Confirm hours — harvest weekends differ from midweek.
- Compare ratings on Cider Radar.
Related answers: where cider is made in the US · choose a cidery in New York
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in the United States: 857 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: hard cider
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.
Questions
Which US states have the most cider makers?
By catalogue count, New York, Washington, California and Michigan are among the largest state hubs — full state table: where cider is made in the US.
How does federal law treat hard cider?
The federal hard-cider tax class in 26 USC 5041(g) is a still apple-or-pear ferment at ≥0.5% and under 8.5% ABV within a CO₂ limit — details: alcohol content of cider. [1] [2]
Sources
- 26 U.S. Code § 5041 – Imposition and rate of tax (wines) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School
- Cider Fact Sheet — TTB