About
Absolem Cider Company makes cider and co-ferments on their farm in Winthrop, Maine. Their ciders are inspired by old-world wine techniques, a sense of place, wild apples, foraging, and experimentation in co-fermentation. They produce single varietal expressions, barrel-aged, and fruit co-ferments that are gluten-free, unfiltered, and bottled with zero added sugar.
single varietal expressions
co-ferments with local fruits
barrel-aged ciders
gluten-free, unfiltered, zero added sugar
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What They Make
Groundwork: Harvest Moon
Single varietal Northern Spy apples from Harvest Moon Farm. Bubbly crisp with quince, pear, wild strawberry.
Underveil
Single varietal Harrison apples aged in Sauternes casks. Notes of toasted oak, honeysuckle, quince.
Cosmic Drama
Co-ferment of organic blackberries, blueberries, grapes. Complex dark fruity with ripe fig, blackberry jam, dried cacao.
Awards
Silver Medal, Maine Cider Competition 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Release - Born Again
Apr 17, 2026
Cider release event
Barn Sessions: Elm City Strugglers
Apr 18, 2026
Live music
Release - Avium
Apr 24, 2026
Cider release event
Barn Sessions: Chase Winn
Apr 25, 2026
Live music
Latest News
Recent releases: Groundwork: Harvest Moon, Underveil, Cosmic Drama. Upcoming releases: Born Again, Avium. Upcoming food trucks Apr 16-19, 2026.