Northwest Territory Cider Co. is a planned Northeast Ohio cidery making terroir-forward dry cider from foraged apples and heritage orchard varieties. Founded by husband-and-wife team Zachary and Allison Ritterspach, the company draws on the region’s Northwest Territory history and Zach’s Cider Institute of North America certification to revive the rustic, complex cider tradition associated with early Ohio. The cidery expects to launch publicly in summer 2026, with a half-acre orchard and future outdoor tasting room in Chagrin Falls.
Cider Institute of North America Certified Cider Maker
Certificate in Tree Fruit Production & Orchard Management from Cornell University Small Farms Extension Program
Seek-No-Further Cider CoIn a historic white barn in downtown Granville, Seek-No-Further Cider Co. makes New England-style hard cider from heirloom apples sourced from small orchards in Ohio and across the Northeast. Founded in June 2021 by Trent Beers and cidermaker Garrett Huber, the cidery pairs Huber’s expertise in heirloom varieties with Beers’s background in branding and design. Its name honors the rare Seek-No-Further apple, which originated near Granville, Massachusetts, while the cidery serves as a gathering place for the local community.GRANVILLE, OH
Farmstead CiderBorn at Moser’s Market, Farmstead Cider makes small-batch cider from 100% Ohio apples, naturally fermented without added sugar, concentrate, or artificial flavor. Its farm-first setting at Moser’s Farm Market in Powell pairs crisp, locally made cider with a family-friendly place to enjoy a pint or fill a growler. Seasonal fruit and raw Ohio honey add variety while keeping the focus on real ingredients.POWELL, OH
Finger Lakes Cider HouseFinger Lakes Cider House is a regenerative organic farm and cidery in New York’s apple country, making traditional cider from apples grown specifically for cider making. Started by two young farmers with a pickup truck, tools and a canvas tent, it has grown into a working farm that specializes in champagne-method cider and serves farm-to-table food rooted in the Finger Lakes landscape.INTERLAKEN, NY
Embark Craft CiderworksBuilt from the orchards of fifth-generation Lagoner Farms, Embark Craft Ciderworks makes farm-driven craft cider from apples grown in Williamson, New York. The ciderworks focuses on heirloom and Old World varieties, using the fruit’s natural character without artificial ingredients while its taproom extends the farm experience with locally sourced food.WILLIAMSON, NY