Come enjoy a taste of the heartland
(GRAND OPENING ON MAY 10th, 2025)
We make craft hard apple cider right here in Iowa. Our ciders rely only on the apples themselves; we do not add any sugar or water like many mass produced hard ciders, and our hard ciders taste crisp and fresh. In addition to our own orchard, we also source fruit from area orchards here in the Midwest. After fermentation our ciders are aged several months before we serve them to bring out the best flavors possible, never rushed or mass produced. When we do add other flavors, we use real, all natural ingredients, and we blend them on a small batch basis to better control the flavor of the cider. We never use artificial flavors or ingredients.
In our orchard we grow many, many different varieties of apples, including true “cider apples” that have more tannins and can be bitter sweet or sharp. When blended with other types of apples they produce a very special tasting hard cider.
Our hard cider is wholly dependent on the apples, so it is subject to seasonally shifting orchard blends. The cider we make in 2019, will not taste exactly like that made in 2018, or that to be made in 2020. However, there will be similarities in some flavors, particularly those with added fruit flavors or other ingredients.
ABOUT US
Hi Winterset Cidery friends!
It’s Kalee here, representing the Findlay Family!
We are excited to be the new owners of Winterset Cidery. We purchased the cidery in February 2025 and have been planning for our season opening.
My parents, Nathan and Jen, have been married for over 31 years and grew up in central Iowa! High school sweethearts turned parents, grandparents and now empty nesters. My brother, Connor, and I are enjoying our adult years while chasing around little ones. As a family of four, which quickly grew to a family of 10, we’ve shared a love for the outdoors, good company, and building lasting memories.
We’re excited to spend time in the orchard and create moments that are truly special—and, of course, to make cider! We will continue the tradition of crafting delicious, locally made cider at Winterset Cidery.
We recognize that this beautiful cidery has been a place for friends, families, and cider enthusiasts to enjoy the best Iowa has to offer. We are thrilled to welcome you and can’t wait to meet you.
Stay tuned for updates on our season opening date, events, and new flavors coming your way! In the meantime, join us for a glass of cider soon!
Cheers!
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