What 1911 Established does

1911 Established is the craft beverage brand of Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, a fifth-generation family business founded in 1911 by George Skiff and Andrew Beak in Lafayette, New York. The brand produces handcrafted, small-batch hard ciders, spirits, and wines from estate-grown apples cultivated on the parent orchard, following a fully verticalized 'tree to bottle' process. The product portfolio spans approximately 30+ SKUs across three categories: hard ciders (core, seasonal, limited Masters' Series releases, and a dealcoholized Clear View line), spirits (vodka including apple-based and flavored variants, gin, multiple whiskeys, apple brandy, and flavored liqueurs), and apple wines. Production occurs at two purpose-built facilities: the 1911 Cider House (built 2014, led by Head Cidermaker Yann Fay) for cider production, and the 1911 Distillery and Rickhouse for distillation and barrel aging.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer sales via the Vinoshipper e-commerce storefront (including a subscription Cider Club), an on-site 1911 Tasting Room & Tavern providing experiential tastings and tavern fare, and wholesale distribution through retail and distributor partners across the United States. Marketing emphasizes brand heritage storytelling, mixology content (cocktail recipes), and seasonal/limited release product drops. Leadership is family-led (President & Co-Owner Eddie Brennan) with specialized functional heads (Head Cidermaker, Head Distiller, Head of Sales, Operations Manager). The brand has accumulated extensive industry recognition, including NY Modern Cider Producer of the Year (2025) and NY Cider Producer of the Year (2024) at the New York International Cider Competition, alongside dozens of gold, silver, and bronze medals across cider, spirits, and wine competitions dating back to 2019.

Name

1911 Established

Legal name

1911 Established

Website

https://1911established.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1911 Established is the craft beverage brand of fifth-generation family-owned Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards (founded 1911, Lafayette, NY), producing handcrafted hard ciders, spirits, and wines from estate-grown apples and selling through DTC e-commerce, an on-site Tasting Room, and U.S. wholesale distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Hard Cider & Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Apple Orchards (111331)

SIC

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 Wholesale (Beer, Wine, Spirits) (AFAIAGAA), Alcohol-Free & Low-Alcohol Beer/Wine/Spirits Production (AFAFAAAJ)

Keywords

• Craft hard cider
• Artisanal spirits
• Apple wine
• Estate-grown beverages
• Craft distillery

Headquarters

HQ city

LaFayette, New York

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of hard cider, spirits, and wine through the company's e-commerce store and on-site Tasting Room. Products sold in various formats including 12oz/16oz cans and 375ml/750ml bottles.
2. Wholesale/Distribution: Sales through distributor partners and retail locations across the United States, with dedicated distributor support materials and sell sheets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

1911 Established produces and sells handcrafted, small-batch hard ciders, spirits, and apple wines made from 100% estate-grown apples at its Beak & Skiff family orchard in Lafayette, NY. The portfolio spans core, seasonal, and limited-release ciders; vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, malt whiskey, and cream liqueurs; and apple wines, sold direct-to-consumer, on-site, and through U.S. wholesale distribution.

Product overview

1911 Established is a craft beverage brand producing hard ciders, spirits, and wines from Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette, NY. The product portfolio includes three main categories: (1) Hard Ciders - ranging from core varieties like Original, Honeycrisp, Cranberry, and Rosé to seasonal offerings like Strawberry, Loganberry, and Haunted Hayride, plus limited releases in the Masters' Series, and dealcoholized options under the Clear View line; (2) Spirits - including Premium Vodka, various flavored vodkas (Honeycrisp, Blueberry, Loganberry, Cold Brew Coffee, Vanilla Chai), whiskeys (Bourbon, Straight Rye, Empire Rye, American Single Malt, Applewood Smoked Malt), Bourbon Cream, Gin, Cider Donut Bourbon, Sweet Tea Whiskey, Apple Brandy, and Pommeau; (3) Wines - Apple wines including Rosé, Honeycrisp, and Empire Dry varieties. The company operates the 1911 Cider House (built 2014) and 1911 Distillery, maintaining a tree-to-bottle process with in-house production. Products are available through direct-to-consumer via Vinoshipper, with cocktail recipes featured on the Mixology page.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original Hard Cider Flagship hard cider combining the crispness of freshly picked apples with a clean, refreshing finish, aged with American oak at 5.5% ABV. Aimed at consumers seeking an approachable core cider.
• Honeycrisp Hard Cider Hard cider made from 100% estate-grown Honeycrisp apples, sweet but never heavy. Targeted at craft cider drinkers seeking varietal apple character.
• Cranberry Hard Cider Semi-sweet cider combining Beak & Skiff apples with New England cranberries. Aimed at consumers looking for fruit-forward ciders.
• Raspberry Hard Cider Fruit-forward hard cider with a lingering burst of raspberry on the finish.
• Black Cherry Hard Cider Crisp and slightly tart hard cider with black cherry flavor.
• Cider Donut Hard Cider Hard cider blended with brown sugar and spices to create warm, toasty fall flavor.
• Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Hard Cider First limited release in the Masters' Series: sweet cider aged in maple bourbon barrels. Aimed at craft enthusiasts seeking barrel-aged variants.
• Rosé Hard Cider Blush-hued, fuller-bodied semi-sweet hard cider with delicate floral and crisp apple notes.
• Strawberry Hard Cider Seasonal naturally sweet and slightly tart strawberry-flavored hard cider.
• Loganberry Hard Cider Hard cider combining the tartness of blackberries with the sweet and slightly floral taste of wild raspberries (loganberry).
• Sour Cherry Hard Cider Sparkling hard cider with earthy characteristics from Brett fermentation; tart and semi-sweet profile at 6.9% ABV. Limited release in the Masters' Series.
• Lafayette Hard Cider Semi-dry aromatic cider made with a rare blend of traditional and bittersweet European apple varieties including Dabinett, Northern Spy, Kingston Black, Porters Perfection, Chisel Jersey, and Binet Rouge. 6.7% ABV.
• Haunted Hayride Hard Cider Fall seasonal pumpkin pie-flavored hard cider, exceptionally spiced and smooth.
• Half & Half Hard Cider Seasonal half tea, half lemonade hard cider.
• Pineapple Mango Hard Cider Hard cider delivering the sweet and tart characteristics of pineapple and mango.
• Red Sangria Hard Cider Fruit-forward, bright Red Sangria hard cider made with fresh-pressed apples, ripe grapes, and pineapple.
• Honey Pear Hard Cider Seasonal hard cider featuring pears added to a traditional apple cider base.
• Orange Creamsicle Hard Cider Orange and cream-flavored hard cider reminiscent of ice cream truck classics.
• Clear View Original (De-Alcoholized) Dealcoholized cider delivering the taste of Original Hard Cider with less sugar, fewer calories, and 0.5% ABV.
• Clear View Rosé (De-Alcoholized) Dealcoholized cider delivering the taste of Rosé Hard Cider with less sugar, fewer calories, and 0.5% ABV.
• Premium Vodka Apple-based vodka distilled in a 19-plate copper column; clean, crisp, and smooth with hints of vanilla and caramel at 40% ABV.
• Honeycrisp Vodka Vodka distilled from apples with subtle hints of pear and tropical fruit; clean, vibrant, and unmistakably original.
• Blueberry Vodka Flavored vodka bursting with juicy blueberry flavor for those who like their vodka with personality.
• Loganberry Vodka Smooth, fruity vodka paying homage to the Loganberry with berry-forward flavors and a balance of tart sweetness.
• Cold Brew Coffee Vodka Fusion of Original Vodka and locally roasted cold brew coffee with notes of chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon; infused with African, Indonesian, and Central American coffee beans.
• Vanilla Chai Vodka Vodka distilled a fourth time infusing vapor with classic masala chai spices and vanilla; sweet, herbal nose with vanilla and honey notes.
• Bourbon Whiskey Bourbon whiskey aged in American White Oak No. 3 Char Barrels in the temperature- and humidity-controlled 1911 Rickhouse; rich in vanilla and caramel notes at 44% ABV.
• Bourbon Cream Whiskey Whiskey and vanilla cream liqueur with rich, velvety texture at 15% ABV.
• Apple Brandy Brandy made with Beak & Skiff apples and aged in French Oak and Bourbon barrels; best sipped as an after-dinner drink.
• Straight Rye Whiskey Straight rye whiskey aged in American white oak no. 3 char barrels, with notes of leather, tobacco, black pepper, and oak.
• Empire Rye Whiskey Empire Rye Whiskey using 81% NY-grown rye grain; bold and spicy with notes of vanilla, cocoa, and tobacco.
• American Single Malt Whiskey American single malt whiskey aged in American white oak no. 3 char barrels in the 1911 Rickhouse; herbaceous, earthy flavors with honeycomb and subtle dried apricot notes.
• Applewood Smoked Malt Whiskey Applewood smoked malt whiskey that uses apple tree trimmings to smoke barley prior to distillation; nuanced, fruity smokiness with traditional honey and apricot-forward character at 46% ABV.
• Gin Gin starting with triple-distilled small-batch vodka sent through a copper pot still and infused with citrus, coriander, juniper, and other botanicals; complex, dry, delicate flavor.
• Cider Donut Bourbon Bourbon aged in American white oak no. 3 char barrels, blended with natural flavors and brown sugar; warm, toasty fall flavor with vanilla and caramel notes.
• Sweet Tea Whiskey Sweet tea whiskey with warm caramel flavor, hints of vanilla and spice, balanced with a refreshing sugary tea base at 35% ABV.
• Pommeau Pommeau fortified cider spirit matured in French oak wine barrels; best enjoyed as an aperitif at 17% ABV.
• Rosé Wine Blush-hued, semi-sweet apple wine made from 100% Beak & Skiff apples with delicate floral and crisp apple notes at 11% ABV.
• Honeycrisp Wine Sweet apple wine made from 100% estate-grown Honeycrisp apples; sweet without being heavy.
• Empire Dry Wine Apple wine made from 100% estate-grown apples with floral and citrus bouquet, lime and pineapple body, and a lingering slate finish.
• 1911 Cider Club Subscription Subscription offering available via the Vinoshipper online store that delivers regular shipments of 1911 beverages to enrolled consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple award wins at 2025 New York Intl Cider Competition including New York Modern Cider Producer of the Year
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Direct peers

• Stem Ciders: Colorado-based craft cidery producing traditional and modern ciders with an on-site taproom. Comparable to 1911 as a craft cider producer blending orchard provenance, a tasting room experience, and broader wholesale ambitions.
• Woodchuck Hard Cider: One of the original U.S. craft hard cider brands, now owned by Vermont Hard Cider. Directly comparable to 1911 as a multi-varietal craft cider competing for similar taps, shelves and DTC consumers.
• 2 Towns Ciderhouse: Oregon-based craft cidery producing a wide portfolio of traditional and fruit-forward hard ciders with national distribution. Directly comparable as a multi-SKU craft cider brand competing for similar premium craft beverage consumers.
• Schilling Hard Cider: Pacific Northwest craft cidery producing traditional and modern cider styles with on-site taproom. Directly comparable as a craft cider producer operating a tasting room plus wholesale distribution.
• Ace Cider: California-based craft cidery producing a broad portfolio of dry and off-dry hard ciders. Comparable to 1911 as a multi-varietal craft cider with national distribution ambitions.
• Downeast Cider: New England craft hard cider brand producing unfiltered, juice-based hard ciders distributed nationally. Directly comparable as a craft cider competitor targeting premium, ingredient-focused consumers.
• Laird & Company: America's oldest licensed distillery, producing applejack, apple brandy and other specialty spirits. Comparable to 1911 as an apple-based specialty spirits producer with deep heritage.
• Blake's Hard Cider: Michigan-based farm cidery producing hard ciders, spirits and wines from its own orchard. Closely comparable to 1911 as a family-run estate orchard producing a diversified cider/spirits/wine portfolio with an on-site tasting room.
• Angry Orchard: Hard cider brand owned by Boston Beer Company and the largest U.S. craft cider producer. Directly comparable as a national-scale hard cider brand targeting similar craft beverage consumers with overlapping varietals and distribution.

Emerging players

• Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery: Louisville-based craft distillery producing American brandy, whiskey and gin with an on-site tasting room. Comparable to 1911 as a craft distillery expanding into specialty and aged spirits with experiential retail.

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