About
Alpenfire Orchards & Cidery is the West's first certified organic cider orchard, family-owned and based just outside Port Townsend, WA. They grow, press, and ferment traditional English, French, and American bittersweet and bittersharp cider apples exclusively from their estate and local organic family orchards since 2003. Committed to old-world low intervention methods, they handcraft award-winning estate heritage ciders, including single-variety and orchard-based blends that highlight the Pacific Northwest terroir.
West's first certified organic cider orchard
Bittersweet and bittersharp cider apples grown for fermentation
Single-variety and orchard-based cider blends
Old-world low intervention methods
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Products
Apfelwein
A strong, dry cider inspired by German Apfelwein, featuring tart flavors and a robust apple character.
Ember
A barrel-aged cider with smoky undertones and complex flavors from aging in whiskey barrels.
Glow
A blushing cider made with red-fleshed apples, offering a delicate pink hue and fruity, floral notes.
Pirate's Plank
An ultra-dry cider with sharp acidity and minimal sweetness, showcasing pure apple flavors.
Spark!
A bright, effervescent cider with crisp apple notes and a dry finish, made in the traditional méthode champenoise.
Awards
Silver Medal, Northwest Cider Cup 2021
2021
Gold Medal, Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition 2019
2019