In 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.
Threadbare Cider + MeadInspired by Pittsburgh’s Johnny “Appleseed” Chapman legend, Threadbare Cider + Mead has been making small-batch craft ciders and meads with local apples and honey since 2017. Its flagship Farmhouse cider, made with apples from Soergel Orchards using old-world production methods, won Best in Show and a Gold Medal at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show Cider Competition. The Northside cidery also operates a cider house for private events and a bottle shop at Ross Park Mall.PITTSBURGH, PA
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
Nine Pin Cider WorksFounded in 2012 by Alejandro del Peral, Nine Pin Cider Works makes hard cider in Albany from 100% fresh-pressed New York apples, never concentrate. New York’s first farm cidery, it grew from a 5,000-square-foot start into a 24,000-square-foot operation while building relationships with farms and orchards across the state. Its Albany tasting room also serves as a testing ground for new ideas, including the biennial 26er challenge of 26 small-batch ciders.ALBANY, NY
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