2 towns Ciderhouse

What 2 towns Ciderhouse does

2 Towns Ciderhouse is a privately-held, family-owned craft beverage company founded in 2010 in Corvallis, Oregon, that has scaled from a 900 sq. ft. garage operation to the #1 independently owned cidery and #3 largest cider brand in the United States. The company operates three production facilities totaling nearly 100,000 sq. ft. and employs 100+ people. Core technology centers on slow cold fermentation at controlled temperatures, using 100% fresh-pressed Northwest apples sourced exclusively from local Oregon and Washington farms — no concentrates, refined sugars, or essences. 2 Towns pioneered the imperial cider category in 2014 by working with the TTB to approve the term for cider labels, and its flagship products The Bad Apple (10.5% ABV) and the Cosmic Crisp® line (8.0% ABV) hold #1 selling positions in their respective segments. The Bad Apple alone has won 24 medals at industry competitions.

The company has built a multi-brand portfolio that extends well beyond core cider. Wholly-owned sub-brands include Craftwell Cocktails (RTD canned cocktails, #1 in Oregon), Nectar Creek Meadery (honey wine), TeaREX Killer Tea (8% ABV hard tea), Sidekick™ NA (dealcoholized non-alcoholic ciders), and Seattle Cider Co. (acquired January 2026 from French agri-food co-op Agrial). Revenue is generated through a hybrid go-to-market model: wholesale distribution via regional partners including Johnson Brothers, CSA Distributing, Heimark Distributing, DeCrecsente Distributing, Hayden Beverage, Scout Distribution, and Kohler and Peerless (covering 15+ U.S. states); direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping to 41 states (built on Shopify and Vinoshipper); an owned taproom at the Corvallis headquarters; the First Pour Club subscription program; and named retail partnerships with Fred Meyer, Safeway, and Haggen. The company uses event-driven marketing through long-tenured sports sponsorships (Portland Timbers, Seattle Kraken, AUDL) and community activations (Harvest Party, Cosmic Crawl) to drive top-of-funnel demand.

Name

2 towns Ciderhouse

Legal name

2 Towns Ciderhouse

Website

https://2townsciderhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

2 Towns Ciderhouse is an Oregon-based craft beverage company producing premium hard ciders and adjacent beverages (RTD cocktails, hard tea, mead, non-alcoholic cider) from 100% fresh-pressed Northwest apples, distributing to 15+ U.S. states through wholesale, DTC, and taproom channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Hard Cider

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverage Production (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer) (AFAFAAAE), Alcohol-Free & Low-Alcohol Beer/Wine/Spirits Production (AFAFAAAJ), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI)

Keywords

• Craft hard cider
• Imperial cider
• Craft beverages
• Cider production
• Ready-to-drink cocktails

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale/B2B Distribution: Sale of cider products through distribution partners to retail stores, restaurants, and bars across 15+ states. Products sold in multiple formats including cans (12oz, 19.2oz), bottles (500mL), and kegs.
2. Direct-to-Consumer: E-commerce sales through company website with shipping to 41 states. Taproom sales at Corvallis location. Subscription membership (First Pour Club).
3. Local Delivery: Local delivery service in Corvallis area for online orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

2 Towns Ciderhouse produces premium craft hard cider made from 100% fresh-pressed Northwest apples sourced from local Oregon and Washington farms, using slow cold fermentation without concentrates, refined sugars, or essences. The company sells its ciders in cans (12oz, 19.2oz), bottles (500mL), and kegs through regional distributors, retail chains, restaurants, bars, and DTC e-commerce, and operates a Corvallis taproom. It has expanded into sister brands including Craftwell Cocktails (RTD canned and bottled cocktails), Nectar Creek Meadery (mead), TeaREX Killer Tea (hard tea), and Sidekick (non-alcoholic cider).

Product overview

2 Towns Ciderhouse is a premium total beverage company offering craft cider as its core product, supplemented by sister brands including Craftwell Cocktails (RTD canned and bottled cocktails), Nectar Creek Meadery (honey wine/mead), and TeaREX Killer Tea (hard tea). The company also acquired Seattle Cider Co. in 2026. The flagship 2 Towns Ciderhouse product line includes imperial ciders (The Bad Apple/Super Bad Apple, Cosmic Crisp® line), seasonal releases, limited edition ciders (Cellar Series), and non-alcoholic options (Sidekick™ NA). All products use whole ingredients from local farms with slow cold fermentation. The company distributes to 15+ states across the U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Bad Apple / Super Bad Apple The Bad Apple and Super Bad Apple are 2 Towns Ciderhouse's flagship imperial-style cider line. The Bad Apple (10.5% ABV) was the original coined 'imperial-style' cider in the U.S. and is the #1 selling single-serve craft cider in the country. Super Bad Apple (12.5% ABV) is the sequel flagship expansion, together winning 24 medals at prestigious awards shows.
• Cosmic Crisp® Imperial Cider Line Cosmic Crisp® is an imperial cider line at 8.0% ABV made with Cosmic Crisp® apples from Washington State, marketed under the Cosmic Explorer Series. The line includes original Cosmic Crisp®, Blueberry, Tropical, Raspberry, and Huckleberry varieties. Cosmic Crisp® is the #1 selling imperial cider in the U.S.
• Sidekick™ NA Non-Alcoholic Cider Sidekick™ NA is a non-alcoholic dealcoholized hard cider line made with the same quality ingredients as flagship products. Includes Cosmic Crisp® NA and Pacific Pineapple NA versions at less than 0.5% ABV, targeting health-conscious and sober-curious consumers seeking premium NA alternatives.
• Limited Release Cider Line Limited Release is a rotating line of innovative, boundary-pushing ciders released in limited quantities. Recent products include Dragon's Day Off, Hollow Jack, Two Berry Dream, Hip Hops, Piña Fuego, and Spice Spice Baby, covering a range of fruit, spice, and experimental profiles.
• Cellar Series Premium Cider Line Cellar Series is a premium rotating line of one-off ciders and meads created in limited quantities, inspired by the rich history of cider making using rare heirloom fruit from the Pacific Northwest. Includes Oak Aged Honey, Apricot & Nectarine Imperial (8.5% ABV) and Festoon plum and hibiscus mead (8% ABV).
• Craftwell Cocktails Craftwell Cocktails is a sister brand offering fruit-forward ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails crafted with real fruit, plus Top Shelf bottled cocktails and Anytime NA non-alcoholic versions. It is the #1 RTD canned cocktail in Oregon, distributed through partners including Hayden Beverage (Montana), Scout Distribution (Idaho/New Jersey), and Kohler and Peerless (New Jersey).
• TeaREX Killer Tea™ Hard Tea TeaREX Killer Tea™ is a premium hard tea brand at 8% ABV crafted with black tea and local PNW honey, available in Original and Lemon varieties. It is a sister brand to 2 Towns Ciderhouse focused on the hard tea segment.
• Nectar Creek Meadery Nectar Creek Meadery is a wholly-owned sister brand of 2 Towns Ciderhouse founded in 2012 that produces meads using pure unfiltered honey. The portfolio includes lightly carbonated meads and the premium Cellar Series (e.g., Festoon plum and hibiscus mead), positioning it as one of the leaders of the mead category resurgence.
• Seattle Cider Co. Seattle Cider Co. is a Seattle-born craft cider brand acquired by 2 Towns Ciderhouse in January 2026. Inspired by the city's culture, creativity, and community, it produces hard and light ciders sold through major retailers including Fred Meyer, Safeway, and Haggen, with a taproom in Seattle's Industrial District.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8% ABV and higher ciders up 112% in Nielsen-measured retail channels 2022 vs 2021
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Portland TimbersstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 June 202311-year partnership celebrating collaboration with launch of Pitch Perfect cider. Includes fan events, sampling, and hospitality at games.
• Pink LadystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Collaboration on The Baddie cider celebrating women in fermentation. Portion of proceeds donated to Pink Boots Society supporting women in the industry.
• Heimark DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023New distribution partnership for California's Inland Empire and Coachella Valley regions, expanding West Coast presence.
• DeCrecsente DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Distribution partnership for expansion into New York state, bringing craft cider to the East Coast market.
• Hayden Beverage CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Partnership bringing Craftwell Cocktails RTD cocktails to Montana.
• Scout DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Partnership bringing Craftwell Cocktails to Idaho (Gem State) and later New Jersey.
• Kohler and PeerlessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Partnership delivering Craftwell Cocktails to New Jersey consumers.
• Seattle KrakenstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Exciting partnership announced bringing Pacific Northwest craft beverages to Seattle Kraken fans and events.
• American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL)strategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Official hard cider of the AUDL for 2023 season. Includes fan contests, sampling, giveaways, hospitality, digital content, and participation in Championship Weekend in Minnesota.
• CSA DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2022Distribution partnership for Colorado, making it the 14th state for PNW cider distribution. Colorado retailers gained access to full flagship lineup and select seasonal ciders.
• Johnson BrotherscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 April 2022Distribution partnership covering Indiana and South Dakota for retail, restaurants, and bars. Working together since 2021, Indiana became the second state partnered with Johnson Brothers for distributing PNW craft cider.
• Proprietary Variety Management (Cosmic Crisp)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for Cosmic Explorer Series using Cosmic Crisp apples. Marketing partnership for product development and promotions.
• Rogue Ales & SpiritsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration on Nice & Neat oak-aged spiced imperial apple cider.
• Son of the Smith Hard CiderminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Twin Peaks collaboration with Pacific Northwest cider maker.
• Westward WhiskeyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Bad Apple collaboration with Westward Whiskey, creating Bad Apple variant.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schilling Cider: Pacific Northwest craft cidery headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Directly comparable to 2 Towns as an independently owned craft cider maker operating in the same regional market with a similar premium, fresh-pressed approach and distribution through PNW wholesalers.
• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Mid-Atlantic craft cider producer (Virginia/North Carolina) with national distribution. Comparable to 2 Towns as one of the leading independently positioned craft cider brands in the US, with a similar taproom-plus-distribution model.
• Stem Ciders: Colorado-based craft cidery focused on dry, wine-style ciders with a Denver taproom. Comparable to 2 Towns as a craft producer emphasizing quality, regional sourcing, and a premium price point, with both brands expanding into new product styles.
• Blake's Hard Cider: Michigan-based craft cidery (part of Blake's Orchard family). Directly comparable as a craft cider maker with a multi-state distribution footprint, orchard-sourced fruit, and a product line spanning traditional to imperial styles.
• Ace Cider (Sonoma Cider): California-based craft cidery with established multi-state distribution. Comparable to 2 Towns as a premium craft cider producer targeting on-premise and off-premise channels across the West Coast and broader US.
• Ciderboys: Wisconsin-based craft cider brand with flavored, fruit-forward ciders. Comparable to 2 Towns in offering fruit-forward, approachable craft ciders aimed at casual consumers, with both brands competing in the broader craft cider category.

Broad incumbents

• Angry Orchard Cider Company: The largest cider brand in the United States, owned by Boston Beer Company. While not craft-positioned like 2 Towns, Angry Orchard dominates the category at retail and represents the broad incumbent 2 Towns must compete with for shelf space and consumer attention nationwide.
• Woodchuck Hard Cider: Established Vermont cider brand with national distribution. Comparable to 2 Towns as a cider producer operating at scale across multiple states, though Woodchuck sits in a more value-positioned tier of the category.

Regional players

• Portland Cider Company: Oregon-based craft cidery primarily serving the Pacific Northwest market. Comparable to 2 Towns in sourcing from regional apples and operating within the same Oregon craft beverage ecosystem, though with a more limited geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Cutwater Spirits: San Diego-based ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Comparable to 2 Towns' Craftwell Cocktails line in the RTD canned cocktail category, representing the broader competitive set Craftwell must navigate.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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