Nine Pin Ciderworks

What Nine Pin Ciderworks does

Nine Pin Ciderworks, founded in 2014 in Albany, New York, is the state's first farm cidery, operating under co-founders Alejandro del Peral (cidermaker) and Sonya del Peral (general manager). The company produces hard cider and non-alcoholic beverages from 100% fresh-pressed New York apples — never from concentrate — sourced primarily from Samascott Orchards and a network of additional NY farms (Lagoner, Walker's Vineyard, Lavenlair, Indian Ladder, Yonder Farms, Orchard Dale Fruit Co., Bittner-Singer, Deer River Cranberries, The Forest Farmers, Five Branches). Core SKUs include Signature, Imperial, Blueberry Light, Ginger, and Belgian; the seasonal portfolio rotates Apple Pie-Secco (fall), Adirondack Maple (winter), Cider Sangria and Punch (spring), and Lavender Lemonade and Pink Lemonade (summer); the non-alcoholic line introduced January 2024 includes Apple Fizz, Maple Cream Soda, Cherry Vanilla Spritzer, and Sparkling Hibiscus Tea. Production is split across a ~17,000 sq ft original production and tasting room facility at 929 Broadway and a dedicated 7,000 sq ft cannery at 32 Learned Street opened November 2022, capable of ~32,000 slim cans per day and ~3,000 gallons of cider per day, processing roughly 1.5 million pounds of NY apples annually.

The revenue model is a hybrid of direct-to-consumer and wholesale. DTC revenue flows through the seven-day-a-week Albany tasting room (cider flights, pours, bottles, food), a NY-only Square online store, and an out-of-state ShopCiders storefront shipping to 40+ states, plus private events and limited merchandise/apparel/collaborations (e.g., Apple Cider Syrup with The Forest Farmers). Wholesale revenue runs through three regional distributors — DeCresecente (Capital Region), Remarkable Liquids (NY/NJ), and Berkshire Brewing Company (MA/CT) — into retailers including Stewart's Shops chainwide since November 2020, plus on-premise accounts across NY, NJ, MA, and CT, with ORDA Olympic Authority venues added in November 2024. Customer segments are predominantly 21+ craft beverage consumers, Capital Region residents and visitors, the LGBTQ+ community (via four-year OutHudson partnership), and a 2,000+ member 26er loyalty cohort generated by a year-long bi-weekly cider-tasting challenge that drives repeated tasting-room visits and recurring donations to the Adirondack Mountain Club. Pricing is unit-based across all channels, with weekly tasting-room programming (Monday Date Night, Pretzel Thursday, Nine PINGO, Comedy Night) and event-based pricing layered on top.

Name

Nine Pin Ciderworks

Legal name

Nine Pin Ciderworks

Website

https://ninepincider.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nine Pin Ciderworks is New York's first farm cidery, producing hard cider and non-alcoholic beverages from 100% fresh-pressed New York apples. It sells through an Albany flagship tasting room, online stores shipping to 40+ states, three regional distributors across NY/NJ/MA/CT, and the ORDA Olympic Authority venue partnership, serving 21+ craft beverage consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Hard Cider

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Apple Orchards (111331)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cider & Perry Production (AFAFAAAD), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI), Alcohol-Free & Low-Alcohol Beer/Wine/Spirits Production (AFAFAAAJ)

Keywords

• Craft hard cider
• Farm cidery production
• Alcoholic beverage manufacturing
• Direct-to-consumer cider
• Tasting room experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Tasting Room Sales: On-premise sales at the Albany tasting room including cider flights, full pours, bottles, and food pairings. The tasting room is open seven days a week with varying hours.
2. E-commerce Online Sales: Direct consumer sales through two online stores: a NY State store for in-state shipments and an out-of-state store shipping to over 40 states. Hard cider shipping within NY and to most US states.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Sales through distributors to retailers (liquor stores, Stewart's Shops) and bars/restaurants in NY, MA, NJ, and CT. The company uses DeCresecente Distributing (Capital Region), Remarkable Liquids (NY/NJ), and Berkshire Brewing Company (MA/CT).
4. Keg Sales: Draft cider sales to bars and restaurants through distribution partners.
5. Merchandise and Apparel: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel, glassware, and collaborative products such as barbecue sauce made with cider. Available in the tasting room and online.
6. Apple Cider Syrup: Collaborative product with The Forest Farmers - an apple cider syrup made from Samascott Orchards apples using maple syrup production equipment. Available in the tasting room and for shipping.
7. Private Events and Rentals: The tasting room and outdoor patio are available for private event rentals, corporate events, and celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Nine Pin Ciderworks produces and sells craft hard ciders (and a growing line of non-alcoholic beverages) made entirely from 100% fresh-pressed New York State apples and partner-farmed ingredients such as maple syrup, blueberries, lavender, and NY grape varietals. Its core offerings are a portfolio of flagship, seasonal, and limited-release ciders, complemented by an Albany tasting room, online direct-to-consumer shipping, three-tier wholesale distribution across NY/NJ/MA/CT, private event rentals, and the 26er community tasting program.

Product overview

Nine Pin Ciderworks is New York's First Farm Cidery offering a portfolio of hard ciders and non-alcoholic beverages. Core products include Signature (flagship off-dry sparkling cider), Imperial (bold high-ABV cider), Blueberry Light, Ginger, and Belgian ciders. Seasonal offerings include Apple Pie-Secco (fall), Adirondack Maple (winter), Cider Sangría (spring), Lavender Lemonade and Pink Lemonade (summer). The company also produces limited releases like Hunny Pear, Disco Berry for Pride, and collaboration products including Apple Cider Syrup. Non-alcoholic offerings include Apple Fizz, Maple Cream Soda, Cherry Vanilla Spritzer, and Sparkling Hibiscus Tea. Products are available through the tasting room in Albany, online stores (NY and out-of-state), retailers across NY/NJ/MA, and the 26er loyalty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 million pounds of NY apples used annually
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• DeCresecente DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 July 2024Distribution partner for Nine Pin products in New York's Capital Region.
• Bittner-Singer OrchardsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2024Located on Lake Ontario. Supplies cherries and peaches for Punch seasonal cider.
• Adirondack Mountain ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2023Nonprofit environmental organization. Portion of 26er cider sales donated to ADK's Summit Stewardship Program. Nearly $17,000 raised over multiple years to support trail maintenance and research above the Adirondack treeline.
• Lavenlair FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2022Located in Whitehall, NY. Supplies culinary-grade lavender for Lavender Lemonade cider.
• Walker's VineyardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2022Located in Forestville, NY. Supplies NY grape varietals (Traminette, Chancellor, Concord) for Cider Sangría and Punch seasonal ciders.
• The Forest FarmerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2021Largest maple syrup producer in New York State, located in Lyon Mountain, NY. Collaborated with Nine Pin and Samascott Orchards to create apple cider syrup using their maple production equipment. Also supplies maple syrup for Adirondack Maple cider.
• Albany Center GalleryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2021Collaboration on public art murals at the Nine Pin tasting room. Third mural collaboration, supporting local artists and enhancing the cidery's visual appeal. Art shows and exhibitions are also hosted within the tasting room.
• OutHudsoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Columbia County-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization. Four-year partnership with Pride can collaborations. Portion of Pride can sales donated to OutHudson; Nine Pin has donated over $6,000 total to support LGBTQ+ events and programming.
• Berkshire Brewing CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2017Distribution partner for Massachusetts and Connecticut markets since March 2017 (expanded to CT in August 2017).
• Samascott OrchardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary apple supplier located in Kinderhook, NY. Provides fresh-pressed apple juice for all core ciders including Signature, and collaborates on seasonal varieties. Partnership dates to Nine Pin's founding in 2014.
• Lagoner FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Williamson, NY. Supplies sun-ripened blueberries for Blueberry Light cider.
• Short and StoutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Albany, NY. Provides blueberry herbal tea for Blueberry Light cider and hibiscus tea for Sparkling Hibiscus Tea (non-alcoholic offering).
• Deer River CranberriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Brasher Falls, NY. One of the few cranberry farms in New York State. Supplies cranberries for Punch cider.
• Remarkable LiquidscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering New York and New Jersey markets. Also contributes to LGBTQ+ donations through Pride can sales and provides Mobile Bar services for private events.
• Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNine Pin is Official Cider of US Biathlon and all Olympic Authority venues including Gore Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, Lake Placid Legacy Sites (Olympic Center, Olympic Jumping Complex, Mt Van Hoevenberg), and Whiteface Mountain. Also Official Cider of annual events hosted at these venues.
• The Studio for Art and CraftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArt studio that collaborates with Nine Pin on craft events at the tasting room, including resin jewelry making and glass blowing classes.
• Jacob AlejandrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaker from Troy, NY who creates specialty baked goods and pastries to pair with Nine Pin's cider re-releases for the 10th Anniversary celebration.
• Short and Stout Tea Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbany-based tea company. Provides hibiscus tea for Sparkling Hibiscus Tea non-alcoholic beverage.
• Yonder FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in North Greenbush, NY. Supplies raspberries for Disco Berry Pride cider.
• Indian Ladder FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Altamont, NY. Supplies blueberries for Disco Berry Pride cider.
• Orchard Dale Fruit Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Waterport, NY. Supplies quince for Disco Berry Pride cider.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Angry Orchard: Owned by Boston Beer Company, Angry Orchard is the largest US craft cider brand and the most directly comparable scaled competitor to Nine Pin in the craft hard cider category, with national distribution and a tasting-room-style Cider House in Walden, NY.

Direct peers

• Original Sin Cider: New York-based craft hard cider producer with national distribution and a portfolio that mirrors Nine Pin's core-plus-seasonal structure; comparable regional competitor for shelf space at NY retailers.
• Woodchuck Hard Cider: Vermont-based craft hard cider brand with national distribution through a multi-tier wholesaler network, comparable to Nine Pin in product format (12 oz cans, bottles, draught) and customer base (craft beverage enthusiasts).
• Schilling Beer & Cider: Oregon-based craft cidery with a large Portland taproom and cider flights as a core experience; closely comparable to Nine Pin's tasting-room-led model and seasonal cider innovation pipeline.
• 2 Towns Ciderhouse: Oregon-based craft cidery producing a wide portfolio of fruit-forward, seasonal, and Imperial-style ciders in cans and bottles; comparable to Nine Pin in SKU breadth, innovation cadence, and taproom-driven brand-building.
• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Virginia/North Carolina-based craft cidery with tasting rooms and broad East Coast distribution; comparable to Nine Pin in combining DTC tasting-room experiences with regional wholesale across multiple states.
• Stem Ciders: Colorado craft cidery operating a flagship taproom in Denver with a focus on dry, chef-driven cider; directly comparable to Nine Pin's tasting-room-anchored DTC model and farm-sourced ingredient ethos.
• Austin Eastciders: Texas-based craft cidery with a comparable portfolio of flagship, seasonal, and Texas-inspired fruit ciders (e.g., pineapple, blood orange) sold in 12 oz cans; analogous in product format and craft beverage positioning.

Emerging players

• Reverend Nat's Hard Cider: Portland, Oregon craft cidery known for experimental, hops-forward, and adjunct ciders; comparable to Nine Pin's experimentation cadence and seasonal/limited-release approach.
• Farnum Hill Ciders: New Hampshire farm cidery producing estate-grown, single-orchard ciders with a farm-gate sales model; shares Nine Pin's farm cidery positioning and 100% local-apple sourcing narrative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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