About
Veteran-owned and family-operated craft cidery in Mesa, Arizona, started by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jason Duren as a therapeutic hobby while recovering from service-related injuries. Now Arizona’s first and largest craft cidery, they create complex, approachable ciders inspired by craft cocktails, blending fermented apple bases with fruits and botanicals. Their Downtown Mesa taproom serves craft and canned cider in a space honoring sacrifice.
Arizona’s first and largest craft cidery
Veteran-owned and family-operated
Ciders inspired by craft cocktails using fermented apple blends with fruit and botanicals
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Products
Blackberry Blitz
A refreshing cider with tart blackberry flavors and a balanced sweetness.
First Draft
A crisp, dry cider with a clean apple profile, inspired by the cidery's early recipes.
Mango Foxtrot
A tropical cider with bold mango flavors and a crisp finish.
Operation Slush
A rotating slushie-style cider with unique fruit infusions.
Pie Hard
A dessert cider with notes of apple pie, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Awards
Gold Medal, Great American Cider Competition 2021
2021
Best Cider in Arizona, AZ Craft Beer Awards 2020
2020