Ciders
Our flagship, easy going hard cider crafted from fresh-pressed Northwest apples. Not too dry, not too sweet.
A sunny, daring cider discovered by blending El Dorado hops from Whitefish, Montana with fresh-pressed Northwest apples. Sparkling and vivid, El Dorado is unlike any hopped cider on the shelves. Fresh hops are harvested and immediately steam-distilled by Glacier Hops Ranch into a pure essential oil. This magical tincture adds refreshing notes of pineapple, honeydew, fir pitch, candied lemon peel, kiwi, and starfruit.
Tart cherries and Washington apples co-ferment to create this copper colored cider with notes of cinnamon, clove, jammy red fruits and a mouthwatering finish. Pairs well with wild game or radicchio salad.
Washington apples and peaches age in white oak whiskey barrels to create bright notes of vanilla, dried apricots and caramel flan. With a rich palate of fruit and spirituous heat of whiskey, Whiskey Peach is best drank with friends around the fire.
Bold and refreshing. Made with fresh-pressed Northwest apples. A reliable and sturdy cider that works anywhere.
This single varietal cider uses Heirloom McIntosh apples grown on gnarled eighty-year-old trees from one of the last plantings of Montana’s historic Bitterroot Valley apple era. A Gold Medal winner, McIntosh is renown for its vivid apple aromatics and flavor. Golden in color, it is rich with tannins - adding to its complexity. Pairs well with braised pork shoulder and pickled vegetables.
BIG HALF BEER* - 3.3% ABV
For years our bartenders have been plagued by the question,”do y’all have beer here?” And for years we answered “No”. Until now. Now, we have beer…kind of. BIG HALF is a cold, 22 oz. big-rig, frosty mug of Athletic Brewing’s NA Golden Ale and Western Cider’s El Dorado. It’s an ice cold slammer served with or without a twist of lime.
HOT MULLED CIDER
A hot cider made with Ranch Hand mulled with Lemon, Ginger, Honey, Cinnamon, Star Anise, and Clove. Tastes like a warm hug.
FAT ROBIN - 5.5% ABV
Drive around Montana’s Flathead Lake during the summer and you’ll find the legendary Flathead cherry. The cool summer nights, long summer days, and glacial soils - combined with the magical "lake effect" make for cherry varieties with an incomparable sweetness and tang. We combined Flathead cherries from Fat Robin Orchard and the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association on Finley Point with Northwest apples to create a sessionable cider bursting with the classic flavors of Montana’s famous fruit.
HOMESTEAD - 6.8% ABV
The Homestead Cider is back on tap with a blend of apples from the 2023 harvest from Missoula’s hidden gem - the Moon-Randolph Homestead. Fermentation lasted 2 weeks and was aged in stainless for 8 months. Wild fermented, unfiltered, confectionary, funky, and juicy on the palate. Dry but refreshing!
WICKSON - 7.8% ABV
The Wickson crab apple was cultivated in California, yet grows with resilience in the high mountain climate of Montana. It is the most productive tree in our orchard with ropes of fruit knotting up every branch. The Wickson balances sweetness and acidity with a floral perfume. Lot's of classic "cider-y" aromatics. On the palate, it is full-bodied and luscious, balancing the intense acidity and sweetness. Well balanced overall on the palate. Fresh apples and under ripe pear come through on the palate.
DRY & DANDY - 9.3% ABV
A blend of cider apples from our orchard with good acid, a little tannin, rich and bright with a fine bubble known as a pet-nat. Available by the glass or bottle.
FARMHOUSE - 7.4% ABV
A true Farmhouse style cider, made from a blend of apples from our orchard! Confectionary and fruit on the nose, dry but juice palette, with a medium body and medium tannin. Pure liquid gold.
POWER NAP - 6.9% ABV
A refreshing cider made with 100% Missoula Valley apples. We pressed our community apples from the Great Bear Apple Drive and steeped it with whole ginger, chamomile, and a touch of honey to make this lovely cider that’s perfect for spring.
