Portland Cider Company

What Portland Cider Company does

Portland Cider Company is a privately held craft hard cider producer founded in 2013 in Oregon City by husband-and-wife team Jeff and Lynda Parrish and now headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon. The company produces a portfolio of approximately 10 year-round ciders spanning dry to sweet styles (Kinda Dry, Original Gold, Pacific Berry, Huckleberry Lemonade, Pear Lychee, True Brut, Imperial Dry, Imperial Blackberry Lime, Imperial Peach Tea, Imperial Island Daiquiri) plus seasonal and small-batch releases, with the Cidermaker's Flight variety 12-pack and the PDX Community Cider philanthropic release rounding out the lineup. Core production technology is the fermentation of 100% fresh-pressed Pacific Northwest apple juice using white wine yeast, with no concentrate, added water, or grain-based additives; all ciders are produced in dedicated tanks, making the entire portfolio gluten-free by design. Award pedigree is the company's primary intangible asset, including the 2024 International Classic Cider Championship, the 2025 World Beer Cup Gold Medal for Original Gold, and 100+ cumulative industry recognitions.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer revenue comes from three owned taprooms/pubs in the Portland metro (Clackamas production cidery, Portland Cider House on SE Hawthorne, and the Westside Pub in Beaverton), branded merchandise ($20-$40 SKUs), and the Core Society quarterly subscription ($45 plus shipping, tiered up to 30% off at 48 cans, shipping to 38+ states). Wholesale distribution covers Oregon, Washington, Northern California, Colorado, and Idaho through chains such as Safeway and Albertsons, independent bottle shops, and on-premise bars and restaurants. Customer segments center on craft cider consumers, gluten-free drinkers, and gift/celebration buyers. Marketing is executed through content (blog, newsletter), organic social (@portlandcider on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter), community events, and an annual OHS fundraiser with Safeway/Albertsons.

Operationally, Portland Cider Company is the second-largest locally-owned cider producer in Oregon, employs approximately 24 people, and has accumulated over $47,500 in donations to Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon through its Community Cider program. The company is privately and family-owned with no institutional investors or parent entity disclosed. In April 2026, the founders announced the closure of the restaurant at the Clackamas production cidery (effective April 25, 2026), while retail distribution, events, the Core Society subscription, and the Hawthorne and Beaverton pub operations continue. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, regulatory actions, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Portland Cider Company

Legal name

Portland Cider Company

Website

https://portlandcider.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Portland Cider Company is a privately held, family-owned craft hard cider producer founded in 2013 in Oregon, producing 10 year-round ciders from 100% Pacific Northwest apples and distributing through three Portland-metro taprooms, multi-state retail, and a nationwide Core Society subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Hard Cider

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cider & Perry Production (AFAFAAAD), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI), Alcoholic Beverage Blending, Bottling & Private Label (Non-Distilling) (AFAFAAAH)

Keywords

• Craft hard cider
• Hard cider production
• Cider taproom pub
• Gluten-free cider
• Craft beverage subscription

Headquarters

HQ city

Clackamas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cider Product Sales: Direct sales of canned and bottled hard cider through taprooms, retail stores across OR, WA, CA, CO, ID, and online. Core year-round ciders include Kinda Dry, Original Gold, Pacific Berry, Huckleberry Lemonade, Pear Lychee, True Brut, and Imperial series.
2. Core Society Subscription: Quarterly subscription box delivering hand-selected mixed 12-packs of 16oz and 19.2oz cans featuring core classics, seasonal releases, limited batches, and exclusive members-only ciders. Ships nationwide to over 38 states.
3. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, flannels, sweatshirts, and accessories through the online store and at taproom locations.
4. Taproom/Food Service: Restaurant and taproom sales at three Portland metro locations featuring cider on tap, pub food, and events. Note: The Clackamas taproom restaurant announced closure on April 25, 2026, with events to continue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Portland Cider Company handcrafts and sells alcoholic hard cider produced from 100% fresh-pressed Pacific Northwest apples with no concentrate, no added water, and no added sugars. The company maintains a portfolio of 10 year-round ciders spanning dry to sweet styles, sells them through three taproom pubs, distributes them across five U.S. states, and delivers curated quarterly shipments nationwide through its Core Society subscription program.

Product overview

Portland Cider Company is a craft hard cider producer offering a portfolio of year-round and seasonal ciders. The core lineup includes 10 year-round varieties spanning dry to sweet styles: Kinda Dry (flagship off-dry English-style), Original Gold (semi-sweet champion), Pacific Berry, Huckleberry Lemonade, Pear Lychee, True Brut (zero-sugar brut), Imperial Dry, Imperial Blackberry Lime, Imperial Peach Tea, and Imperial Island Daiquiri. The company also offers the Cidermaker's Flight variety 12-pack, operates three taproom pubs, runs The Core Society subscription club for quarterly exclusive shipments, and provides a Cider Finder tool for retail location. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon, the company uses 100% Pacific Northwest apples and has won 100+ awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Core Society: Formerly known as Portland Cider Club. A membership experience featuring quarterly shipments of curated ciders, exclusive releases, and member benefits.

Products and services

• Kinda Dry Flagship off-dry English-style hard cider made from 100% Northwest apples with subtle apple notes and a classic English cider profile; bottled and canned for retail and on-premise.
• Original Gold Semi-sweet, juicy, apple-forward hard cider; 2024 International Classic Cider Champion and 2025 World Beer Cup Gold Medalist with a fresh-apple bite and medium-dry finish.
• Pacific Berry Year-round fruited hard cider featuring Northwest berries balanced with moderate sweetness, sold in 6-packs and on tap.
• Huckleberry Lemonade Year-round hard cider fusing sun-ripened huckleberries and freshly squeezed lemons, blending tartness and sweetness for a refreshing profile.
• Pear Lychee Cocktail-inspired hard cider blending pears and lychee, originally a small-batch release and now a year-round SKU in 12oz 6-pack format.
• True Brut Exceptionally dry brut-style hard cider fermented with champagne yeast, featuring zero sugar, higher carbonation, subtle apple notes, and stone fruit nose.
• Imperial Dry Premium Imperial-style dry hard cider with mellow tannins, crisp dry finish, and sophisticated bubbly character for festive occasions.
• Imperial Blackberry Lime Fruited Imperial cider featuring Northwest blackberries and lime juice, delivering a jammy, fruit-forward profile balanced by citrus acidity.
• Imperial Peach Tea Imperial hard cider featuring Steven Smith Assam tea, delivering subtle bourbon-like notes and a full-bodied, complex profile.
• Imperial Island Daiquiri Tropical-inspired Imperial hard cider capturing island daiquiri flavor profile for year-round availability.
• Cidermaker's Flight Variety 12-Pack Year-round variety 12-pack curated for diverse flavor profiles, dryness levels, and ABV range, containing Pacific Berry, Imperial Peach Tea, Imperial Abbey Apple, and Kinda Dry.
• The Core Society (formerly Portland Cider Club) Quarterly subscription membership delivering curated mixed 12-packs of 16oz and 19.2oz cans featuring core classics, seasonal releases, limited batches, and exclusive members-only ciders; $45 per quarter plus tiered shipping discounts, averaging 20-30% savings versus retail; ships to 38+ states.
• Portland Cider Taprooms/Pubs Three Portland-metro on-premise locations (Clackamas production cidery, Portland Cider House on SE Hawthorne, Beaverton Westside Pub) offering draft cider, pub food, merchandise, and event space for direct-to-consumer experience; Clackamas taproom restaurant closes April 25, 2026 while cider events continue.
• PDX Community Cider Annual small-batch cider made from community-donated fallen fruit, with proceeds donated to Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon (over $47,500 contributed).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ awards including 2024 International Classic Cider Championship for Original Gold
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freeland SpiritscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024Local Portland-based women-owned distillery providing gin and bourbon for anniversary cider cocktail recipes and collaborations. Partnered on 11th anniversary cocktails featuring their spirits with Portland Cider products.
• The Bitter HousewifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024Local Portland-based women-owned company providing specialty bitters (Lime Coriander Bitters, Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters) for cider cocktail recipes and collaborations.
• Right BayouminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 February 2022Authentic Cajun food pop-up vendor appearing at Portland Cider taproom locations. New Orleans-born chef Theron Mayeux brings NW ingredients with Cajun recipes, featured at events and regular pop-ups.
• Singing Dog VanillaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2021Eugene, Oregon-based vanilla supplier providing real vanilla extract for Tangerine Dreamsicle cider. Direct trade relationships with Indonesian family farmers. Partnership highlights local ingredient sourcing.
• Blue Star DonutsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Portland-based donut shop collaboration on Blueberry Bourbon Basil cider inspired by their donut, plus donut collaboration events. Blueberry Bourbon Basil cider and donut collab featured in marketing.
• Portland SyrupsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Local Portland-based syrup maker providing grenadine and other flavored syrups for cider cocktail recipes featured on the company blog.
• Oregon Humane Society (OHS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Annual spring fundraiser (May-June) where a portion of packaged Portland Cider retail sales at participating Safeway and Albertsons locations supports OHS animal rescue and care programs. Company is also proud sponsor of OHS's Doggie Dash fundraiser event in Portland and Salem.
• Partners for a Hunger-Free OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Nonprofit recipient of PDX Community Cider program donations. Company donated over $47,500 from community cider sales to support hunger relief efforts in Oregon.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Angry Orchard: National craft-style cider brand owned by Boston Beer Company. Serves the same cider consumer at grocery shelves nationwide and is the dominant large-scale competitor for craft cider share and retail listings.
• Woodchuck Hard Cider: One of the original US craft cider brands with broad grocery distribution and a wide flavor lineup. Competes with Portland Cider in retail cider aisles but at meaningfully larger national scale.

Direct peers

• 2 Towns Ciderhouse: Oregon-based craft cidery offering a broad portfolio of fruit-forward ciders with regional and national distribution. Highly comparable in PNW sourcing, fruit-led flavor innovation, and core product range overlap with Portland Cider.
• Schilling Cider: Pacific Northwest craft cidery with taproom, wholesale, and online sales offering a wide flavor range including fruited and dry styles. Comparable in PNW origin, taproom-plus-DTC distribution, and product breadth.
• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Mid-Atlantic craft cider producer with a portfolio of year-round and seasonal fruit ciders and on-site taprooms. Comparable in craft positioning, multi-state distribution, and emphasis on fruit-forward flavors.
• Ciderboys: Wisconsin-based craft cider producer specializing in fruit-forward ciders with broad US retail distribution. Comparable in flavor-forward product portfolio and target craft-cider consumer.
• Virtue Cider: Michigan-based craft cidery producing traditional English- and French-style ciders from estate and partner orchards. Comparable in craft positioning, terroir-driven sourcing story, and dry-cider style portfolio.
• Citizen Cider: Vermont-based craft cidery with year-round, seasonal, and Imperial ciders plus a cidery taproom. Directly comparable on craft positioning, Imperial series offerings, and taproom-anchored distribution.
• Seattle Cider Company: Seattle-based craft cidery producing year-round and seasonal ciders from Pacific Northwest apples. Closely comparable in geography, scale, ingredients philosophy, and taproom-plus-wholesale distribution model.
• Stem Cider: Colorado-based craft cidery with taprooms, wholesale distribution, and DTC online sales. Comparable in craft positioning, mixed taproom/wholesale/DTC model, and emphasis on dry-style and fruited ciders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/portlandcider
• Instagraminstagram.com/portlandcider
• Xx.com/portlandcider

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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