Where is cider made in the United States?

Key facts

• Makers by state. Cider Radar lists 857 cider makers in the United States and 93 other cider places (as of 2026-10-02).
• Apple supply. In 2025, Washington produced 7,163 million pounds of the 10,718.5 million pounds of US commercial apples, about 67%; New York (1,493.5), Michigan (1,064) and Pennsylvania (503.0) came next. [1]
• Federal rules. Hard cider is taxed as a wine, at 22.6 cents per wine gallon if it meets the federal definition. [2]

Which states have the most cider makers?

State	Makers on Cider Radar (as of 2026-10-02)	Catalog	Answer
New York	103	New York makers	choosing a cidery in New York
Washington	79	Washington makers	choosing a cidery in Washington
California	77	California makers	choosing a cidery in California
Michigan	73	Michigan makers	what a cider mill is
Pennsylvania	64	Pennsylvania makers	choosing a cidery in Pennsylvania
Oregon	51	Oregon makers	choosing a cidery in Oregon
Virginia	45	Virginia makers	choosing a cidery in Virginia
Colorado	20	Colorado makers	–

These are catalogue counts, not production volumes. In New England, the catalogue lists 24 makers in Massachusetts, 23 in Maine and 20 in Vermont (as of 2026-10-02).

Which US regions are known for cider?

• New York. The state tourism board highlights the Hudson Valley, where "The tidal river valley helps to moderate the climate, extending the growing season", and Greater Niagara, "the largest apple-producing region in the state". [3] The Finger Lakes have their own cider trail. [4]
• New England. Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont together have 67 makers in the catalogue (as of 2026-10-02), and Franklin County, Massachusetts, hosts CiderDays, "an annual community celebration of all things apple". [5]
• Virginia and Pennsylvania. Virginia's tourism board describes "orchards covering thousands of acres from the Shenandoah Valley to the rural plains of Central Virginia". [6] In Pennsylvania, Adams County "is the largest producer of apples and peaches in Pennsylvania". [7]
• Great Lakes. Michigan is the third-largest apple state, [1] and its fresh cider mills follow state Good Manufacturing Practices. [8]
• Pacific Northwest. Washington grows most US apples, [1] and the Northwest Cider Association lists member cideries across Washington and Oregon. [9]
• California. "Long known for its wines, Sonoma County is also hard cider country." [10]
• Colorado. A smaller scene of 20 makers (as of 2026-10-02), from Denver, Boulder and Longmont to orchard towns such as Palisade and Paonia. Colorado law defines hard cider as at least 0.5% and less than 7% ABV, "made by fermentation of the natural juice of apples or pears", and treats it as a vinous liquor. [11]

Why is cider made where it is?

Most cideries are close to orchards: the leading cider states are also the leading apple states, with Washington, New York and Michigan producing the most apples. [1] State law matters too, as each state defines and licenses cider differently, from Colorado's 7% limit to Oregon's 8.5%. [11] [12] The state answers in the table explain the local rules. For how American cider styles compare with English ones, see English vs American cider, and the glossary entry for hard cider explains why "cider" often means fresh juice in the US. For widely sold brands rather than places, see best cider brands.

Related answers: English vs American cider · which countries make cider

Find it on Cider Radar

• Cider makers in the United States: 857 makers listed (as of 2026-10-02), with pages for each state.
• Guide: types of cider · 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

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.