What Yonder Cider does

Yonder Cider is a Pacific Northwest craft cidery founded in August 2020 by Caitlin Braam in Seattle, Washington, with primary production operations in Wenatchee, WA. The company produces craft hard cider from apples sourced from the Wenatchee Valley ("Apple Country, USA") and the broader Pacific Northwest, pressing over 3.5 million pounds of apples annually and producing approximately 225,000 gallons of cider per year through Yonder Cider LLC, plus an additional 170,000 gallons via its sister company, The Source Cider, which provides B2B custom fermentation and premium juice services to cideries, wineries, and breweries nationwide. The product portfolio spans three year-round flagship ciders (Dry, Vantage, Palisades), four seasonal ciders (Cashmere, Sunnyslope, Mazama, Coulee), and an extensive slate of limited releases and collaborations with craft beverage partners such as Bale Breaker Brewing, Fast Penny Spirits, Foundry Vineyards, and Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery.

The business operates across three distribution channels: two retail taprooms (BBYC joint taproom with Bale Breaker Brewing in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood and the company-owned Yonder East taproom in Cashmere, WA), direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping to 40 states via yondercider.com, and wholesale distribution across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. Through The Source Cider, the company also generates professional services revenue from B2B production contracts with other beverage producers. Customer segments include Pacific Northwest locals, adventure and outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and cocktail enthusiasts, cider connoisseurs, and retail/foodservice buyers. The company is privately held, woman-owned, and has grown organically without disclosed institutional funding, achieving 53% growth in 2023 and a projected 50% growth in 2024.

Name

Yonder Cider

Legal name

Yonder Cider LLC

Website

https://yondercider.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yonder Cider is a Pacific Northwest craft cidery producing cocktail-inspired hard ciders from Wenatchee Valley apples, selling through two taprooms, e-commerce shipping to 40 states, and wholesale across WA, OR, ID, and CA, plus B2B production via sister company The Source Cider.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Cider

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Perry Production (AFAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI), Cider & Orchard Fruit Production (Apples/pears for cider & processing) (AFAGACAJ), Alcohol-Free & Low-Alcohol Beer/Wine/Spirits Production (AFAFAAAJ)

Keywords

• Craft cider production
• Cider taproom retail
• Apple pressing services
• Fermented beverage manufacturing
• Craft beverage wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Wenatchee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Taproom Sales: Revenue from on-site cider sales, growler fills, bottleshop purchases, and merchandise at Ballard and Cashmere taprooms.
2. E-commerce Cider and Merch Sales: Online sales of cider 4-packs, cans, kegs, and branded merchandise shipped to 40 states.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Bulk sales to retailers, restaurants, and bars throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California in 16oz cans and on draft.
4. The Source Cider B2B Production: Premium juice and custom fermentation services provided to cideries, wineries, and breweries across the country. Yonder Cider produces approximately 170,000 additional gallons annually through this sister company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Yonder Cider produces craft hard cider from Wenatchee and Pacific Northwest apples, blending culinary and bittersweet cider-apple varieties into cocktail-inspired flavor profiles. The company sells its ciders through two taprooms (Ballard and Cashmere), direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping to 40 states, and wholesale distribution across the western US. Through its sister company The Source Cider, it also provides B2B premium juice and custom fermentation services to cideries, wineries, and breweries nationwide.

Product overview

Yonder Cider is a craft cidery offering a portfolio of ciders ranging from year-round flagship products to seasonal releases and limited-edition collaborations. Core products include Dry, Vantage, and Palisades as year-round offerings, supplemented by seasonal ciders like Cashmere, Sunnyslope, Mazama, and Coulee. The company produces numerous limited releases including collaborations with Fast Penny Spirits (Velvet Cashmere, Daily Disco), Bale Breaker Brewing (Fresh Hop), and others. Distribution includes online sales shipped to 40 states, taproom locations featuring 14-16 cider taps respectively, and availability throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Year-round flagship dry cider (6.5% ABV) blending culinary apples and cider-fruit apples with bright citrus, orange, lime, and tropical fruit notes. Sold to consumers via taprooms, DTC e-commerce, and wholesale.
• Vantage Year-round cider blending red-fleshed and traditional cider apples with bold peach and strawberry tones and a nuance of spice.
• Palisades Year-round cider combining juicy culinary and old-world cider apples with Pacific Northwest blackberries and herbal sage for a tangy-tart flavor profile.
• Seasonal Cider Lineup Rotating seasonal ciders including Cashmere (Negroni-inspired), Sunnyslope (Greyhound-inspired), Mazama (spring botanical), Coulee (mezcal/Oaxaca-inspired), Crescent (taproom summer), Hot Yonder Summer (peach-lemon-mint), and Wassail (winter tradition).
• Limited Edition and Collaboration Ciders Limited release ciders featuring cocktail-inspired flavors, single-varietal expressions, barrel-aged releases, and co-developed collaborations with breweries (Bale Breaker, Double Mountain), spirits makers (Fast Penny Spirits), wineries (Foundry Vineyards), and community partners (PAWs, Thunderpussy, Ken's Market).
• BBYC Ballard Taproom Joint taproom with Bale Breaker Brewing in Seattle's Ballard Brewery District. Features 16 cider taps (including seasonal slushies, hot cider, and limited editions), Bale Breaker beer, bottleshop, large patio with fire pits, and Yonder merchandise. Located at 826 NW 49th St.
• Yonder East Taproom (Cashmere) Taproom at The Side Street in Cashmere, WA, near the Wenatchee production facility. Features 14 ciders on tap, 3 Washington-made beers, non-alcoholic options, live music stage, merch retail, 3,900 sq ft indoor space and 2,500 sq ft outdoor area with firepits and food by Freddy's Kitchen.
• Yonder East Mug Club Membership Annual $75 membership for the Yonder East Taproom offering 20oz pours at 12oz pricing, an exclusive annual mug and tee, early access to limited releases, 10% off merch and cases, and a birthday treat. Non-transferable and non-refundable.
• The Source Cider B2B Production Services B2B production arm (sister company The Source Cider) providing premium apple juice and custom fermentation services to cideries, wineries, and breweries across the United States. Produces approximately 170,000 additional gallons annually beyond Yonder's own production.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bale Breaker Brewing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint taproom operation in Ballard's Brewing District (BBYC) - the first taproom of its kind in Seattle. Combines Yonder's cider program with Bale Breaker's beer. Features 34 taps total, 6,000+ sq ft outdoor space, rotating food trucks, and fire pits. Also collaborated on Fresh Hop cider using hops from Loftus Ranches.
• Fast Penny SpiritscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local amaro producer on Velvet Cashmere (blending Cashmere cider with Amaricano amaro) and Daily Disco (Yonder Dry with Amaricano Bianca amaro). Both are limited releases created to showcase amaro-cider cocktail combinations.
• Chucks Hop ShopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal collaboration partner on what became Hot Yonder Summer cider (originally Hot Chuck Summer). Small-batch collaboration scaled up to full seasonal release due to popularity.
• Salish Sea GreensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular oyster pop-up partner at BBYC taproom. Serves fresh oysters, clam chowder, and mignonette made with Yonder Cider.
• PAWs (Progressive Animal Welfare Society)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partnership creating Brown Snout cider in honor of founder's adopted dog Emma. Donation partnership for dog events with $1 per pint donated during events.
• PNW Mobile SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellness event partner hosting sauna and cold plunge experiences at BBYC taproom. First 20 sign-ups get free robe rental, cold plunge challenge offers free cider.
• Noir Lux Candle Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCandle making class partnership. Special collaboration Spiced Cider Candle with notes of apple, clove, orange, and cinnamon.
• Crave Ink YakimaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTattoo pop-up partner at BBYC taproom offering custom flash designs. Multiple pop-up events throughout the year.
• Golden Hour Candle CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on Spiced Cider Candle featuring apple, clove, orange, and cinnamon scents.
• Alaska AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner5th Anniversary sponsor. Set up campsite photo booth with limited-edition Yonder Cider x Alaska Airlines bandanas and koozies. Gave away two flights to anywhere Alaska flies.
• Ken's MarketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Phinneywood cider named after Phinney Ridge and Greenwood neighborhoods. Dedication to the place Yonder calls home.
• Double Mountain Brewery & CideryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Whatever's Clever cider using Yonder's low-ABV Ciderkin base infused with guava and Cashmere hops from Hood River.
• Foundry VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on New Crush - apple-grape cofermentation using Gravenstein apples from Yonder and Riesling grapes from Walla Walla.
• Squeaky Dog StudiosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDog photography pop-up partner for Pride events and dog costume contests. Sessions include digital downloads with proceeds to Lambert House.
• The Little Pearl Oyster BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for sauna social events, serving creamy clam chowder and briny-fresh oysters alongside Yonder cider.
• The Source CidercoreOthersSister company under same ownership (Yonder Cider LLC). Specializes in production of premium juice and custom fermentation services to cideries, wineries, and breweries across the country. Produces approximately 170,000 gallons annually, expanding Yonder's production capabilities and revenue streams.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Angry Orchard: National craft cider brand owned by Boston Beer Company. Where Yonder's founder Caitlin Braam previously worked as Brand Strategist. Dominant in mainstream cider shelf space and a key competitor as Yonder expands beyond the PNW.
• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Larger East Coast craft cider producer with national distribution and taproom operations. Comparable in scale to a forward-looking Yonder and a benchmark for national craft cider expansion.

Direct peers

• Finnriver Farm & Cidery: Washington-based cidery on the Olympic Peninsula with a destination taproom and farm. Comparable in ethos and PNW positioning; competes for consumer occasion and craft cider mindshare.
• Reverend Nat's Hard Cider: Portland, Oregon craft cidery producing experimental and hop-forward ciders. Direct peer in the PNW craft cider category with overlapping experimental and seasonal release strategy.
• 2 Towns Ciderhouse: One of the largest independent craft cider producers in the Pacific Northwest, based in Corvallis, Oregon. Operates a taproom, distributes nationally, and competes with Yonder for shelf space and tap handles across WA, OR, ID, and CA.
• Schilling Cider: Pacific Northwest craft cidery based in Auburn, WA with a substantial taproom and national distribution. Closest geographic peer to Yonder's Wenatchee/Ballard operations and overlapping customer base.
• Seattle Cider Company: Seattle-based craft cidery and prior employer of Yonder's founder (Caitlin Braam served as President) and Head Cidermaker (Monique Tribble was Lead Cidermaker). Direct head-to-head competitor in the Seattle on-premise and PNW retail market.
• Bale Breaker Brewing Company: Yakima, Washington craft brewery that operates the joint BBYC taproom with Yonder in Ballard. Closest peer in operational scale and a strategic collaboration partner on Fresh Hop cider.
• Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery: Hood River, Oregon brewery and cidery that is an active Yonder collaboration partner (Whatever's Clever, Fresh Hop). Comparable in scale, PNW location, and taproom-forward business model.
• Wandering Aengus Ciderworks: Oregon-based craft cidery focused on traditional and single-varietal ciders. Direct competitor in the PNW craft cider segment and prior employer of Yonder's Head Cidermaker, Monique Tribble.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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