Trinity Cider

What Trinity Cider does

Trinity Cider is a craft hard cider producer and taproom operator founded in 2018 by owners Evan and Lauren, headquartered at 2721 Main Street in the Deep Ellum cultural arts district of Dallas, Texas. The company's core technology is the production of unsweetened hard apple cider from a proprietary blend of heirloom apple varieties grown on its own orchard, yielding a distinct, dry flavor profile. The product portfolio spans classic SKUs such as Dry Spell, Cideboob, Feelin' Thorny, Mangonada, Casper, Raspberry Lemonade, and a non-alcoholic blackberry option, alongside rotating releases including bourbon barrel-aged Cide or Die, Kiwi Strawberry, HOPopotamus, and ButterBier, plus an in-house Apple Brandy spirit and signature ghost pepper and sake bomb shots.

The business generates revenue through a multi-channel direct-to-consumer and retail model. On-premise sales at the taproom, open 363 days per year (closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas) with typical evening hours of 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, drive flights ($10–$15), growler fills ($10–$15 for 32 oz and 64 oz), and six-pack to-go sales. Off-premise revenue comes from six-pack distribution at Sprouts Farmers Market and TotalWine, plus online ordering through the company's Square storefront and delivery via InstaCart and DoorDash in the Dallas area. A secondary revenue stream is private event rental, with full bar hire starting at $100 per hour plus section bookings for birthdays, bachelor/ette parties, and corporate gatherings.

Customer segments are primarily individual consumers in the Dallas metro, including Deep Ellum visitors seeking craft beverages and local grocery shoppers purchasing six-packs for at-home consumption. Marketing is executed largely through organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook), Yelp reviews, and event-driven foot traffic to the Deep Ellum taproom. The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, 1–10 employees, and operates as a privately held for-profit business.

Name

Trinity Cider

Legal name

Trinity Cider

Website

https://trinitycider.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trinity Cider is a craft hard cidery in Dallas's Deep Ellum district producing unsweetened heirloom-apple ciders at its taproom and via retail and delivery partners. The founder-owned business serves local consumers, private event clients, and regional grocery shoppers with flights, growlers, six-packs, spirits, and event rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Hard Cider

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

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)

Keywords

• Craft hard cider
• Heirloom apple cider
• Cidery taproom
• Barrel-aged cider
• Beverage retail distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: Direct sales of ciders on tap, flights, and growler fills at the Deep Ellum taproom location. Open 363 days per year.
2. Retail Product Sales: Sale of six-packs, growlers, and merchandise (t-shirts, hats) at the taproom and through retail distribution partners including Sprouts and TotalWine.
3. Private Event Rentals: Revenue from renting the taproom for private events. Full bar hire starts at $100 per hour; section bookings available with reservation deposits.
4. Online Delivery: Online sales and delivery through platforms including InstaCart, DoorDash, and TotalWine for six-packs of flagship ciders.
5. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available for purchase online, redeemable for ciders, merchandise, growlers, and six-packs to-go.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trinity Cider is a craft hard cider cidery that produces and sells a portfolio of dry, unsweetened hard ciders made from heirloom apple varieties grown on its own orchard. It operates a direct-to-consumer taproom in Deep Ellum, Dallas, complemented by retail six-pack distribution through Sprouts and TotalWine, delivery via InstaCart and DoorDash, and private event / taproom rentals.

Product overview

Trinity Cider is a craft hard cider brewery located in Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas, owned by Evan and Lauren since 2018. The company produces a portfolio of hard ciders using heirloom apple varieties, including classic offerings (Dry Spell, Cideboob, Feelin' Thorny, Mangonada, Casper, Blackberry Non-Alcoholic, Raspberry Lemonade) and rotating seasonal varieties (Cide or Die Bourbon Barrel-aged, Kiwi Strawberry, HOPopotamus, ButterBier Cider). The product lineup also includes spirits (Apple Brandy, UnHoly Ghost shots, SakeBombs) and seasonal fall offerings (Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider, Apple Cider Slushies). Trinity Cider sells ciders on-tap at the taproom, in flights and growler fills, and distributes six-packs through retail partners including Sprouts, TotalWine, InstaCart, and DoorDash. The company also offers gift cards, private event rental, and section bookings at their 2721 Main Street location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Spell Classic dry apple cider made with apples as the only ingredient and nearly no sugar; ABV 5.2%. A signature flagship offering for adult consumers seeking an unsweetened dry cider.
• Cideboob Light and refreshing watermelon cider with low sugar; ABV 5.0%. Available on tap and in retail six-packs via TotalWine.
• Feelin' Thorny Fresh, crisp blackberry-based hard cider; ABV 5.0%. Available on tap and in retail six-packs via TotalWine.
• Mangonada Mexican-inspired cider with hints of spiced mango; ABV 5.1%. Available on tap at the taproom.
• Casper Custom cider shot featuring a base cider infused with ghost pepper spicy cider for a kick. Sold at the taproom as a unique spicy offering.
• Blackberry Non-Alcoholic Non-alcoholic blackberry cider with zero alcohol and bursting flavor. Available on tap for non-drinking or alcohol-conscious adult consumers.
• Raspberry Lemonade Refreshing fruity lemonade cider with a raspberry finish; ABV 5%. Available on tap at the taproom.
• Cide or Die - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dark Rotating bourbon barrel-aged dark cider; peachy, boozy, herbaceous fruity taste; ABV 10%. A limited-edition seasonal rotation for adult craft cider enthusiasts.
• Kiwi Strawberry Hurricane cocktail-inspired hard cider with whole punch bowl of fruitiness; ABV 5.2%. A rotating seasonal release.
• HOPopotamus - Hoppy Tangerine Triple-hopped tangerine hard cider; ABV 6.5%. A rotating seasonal release for craft beer and cider crossover drinkers.
• ButterBier Cider Berry-themed lip-smacking hard cider; ABV 5.0%. A rotating seasonal release.
• Apple Brandy Homegrown apple brandy made by Trinity Cider and served ice cold. A house-distilled spirit offering for adult consumers at the taproom.
• UnHoly Ghost! Ghost pepper fermented cider shots. A signature novelty shot for adventurous adult consumers.
• SakeBombs Signature sake bomb shots. A house specialty shot offering for adult patrons at the taproom.
• Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider Seasonal pumpkin spice apple cider offered during the fall season. Limited-time seasonal product for adult consumers.
• Apple Cider Slushies Seasonal apple cider slushies offered during the fall season. Limited-time seasonal product for adult consumers.
• Trinity Cider Gift Cards Digital gift cards available online through Square, redeemable for ciders, merchandise, growlers, and six-packs to-go. Sold to consumers for gifting and self-use.
• Private Event Rental Taproom rental for private events including bachelor/ette parties, birthdays, work events, and seasonal celebrations. Full bar hire starts at $100 per hour; reservation deposit may apply.
• Taproom Section Booking Booking of taproom sections for specific occasions or times, subject to group size. A smaller-scale alternative to full bar hire for individuals and small groups.
• Trinity Cider Six-Packs (Retail) Six-pack retail product line sold through Sprouts and TotalWine, and delivered via InstaCart and DoorDash. Includes flagship ciders such as Cideboob, Feelin' Thorny, and Dry Spell for at-home consumption.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sprouts Farmers MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrinity Cider distributes its products in local Sprouts supermarkets in Dallas. Consumers can purchase six-packs and refills at these retail locations alongside the taproom experience.
• TotalWinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTotalWine stocks and delivers Trinity Cider six-packs including Cideboob, Feelin' Thorny, and Dry Spell. Local delivery to doors in as fast as 2 hours.
• InstaCartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline delivery platform partner for Trinity Cider products available for home delivery in the Dallas area.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery platform partner for Trinity Cider products available for delivery to consumers in the Dallas market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Angry Orchard: The largest US hard cider brand, owned by Boston Beer Company; competes for the same shelf space, tap handles, and consumer occasions but at vastly greater scale and marketing spend.
• Strongbow: Heineken-owned global cider brand with heavy on-premise presence in the US; a top-of-mind competitor for the same bar and restaurant occasions Trinity targets.
• Woodchuck Hard Cider: One of the original US craft cider brands with national grocery distribution; competes in the same off-premise cider category with significantly larger marketing budgets and scale.

Direct peers

• Austin Eastciders: Texas-based craft hard cider producer with its own taproom and broad retail distribution; the most directly comparable peer given shared geography, business model, and product category.
• 2 Towns Ciderhouse: Oregon-based craft cider maker with a taproom, broad national retail distribution, and a similarly fruit-forward, flavor-rotating portfolio aimed at the same craft consumer.
• Tieton Cider Works: Washington State estate cidery sourcing from its own orchard with a taproom and packaged retail; highly comparable in heirloom-apple, orchard-driven differentiation and craft positioning.
• Schilling Cider: Pacific Northwest craft cidery with a taproom and wide flavor variety including fruit-infused and barrel-aged ciders; comparable in scale and product breadth to Trinity.
• Original Sin Cider: New York-based craft cider producer with national retail distribution and an emphasis on dry, unsweetened ciders that overlap with Trinity's Dry Spell positioning.

Regional players

• Deep Ellum Brewing Co. Craft brewery also headquartered in Dallas's Deep Ellum neighborhood; shares the same trade area, consumer base, and on-premise competition for tap handles and evening visits.
• Saint Arnold Brewing Company: Texas craft brewery with broad in-state distribution and taproom; competes for the same regional craft beverage dollar and on-premise tap share in Texas cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TrinityCider
• Facebookfacebook.com/trinitycider
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trinity-cider

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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