Annapolis Cider Company

What Annapolis Cider Company does

Annapolis Cider Company is a privately-held craft cider producer founded in 2016 and headquartered in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company produces premium, all-natural, gluten-free ciders using long, cool fermentations of heritage apple varieties sourced from local Annapolis Valley growers, with a stated minimal-intervention philosophy. Its product portfolio spans core ciders (The Classic, Crisp & Dry), a Heritage Series (Heirloom, Old-Fashioned Gravenstein, Geneva Crab Rosé), a Creative Series (Earl Blue, Sour Cherry, Rhubarb Ginger, Hopped Pear), and a rotating Something Different limited-edition line, plus 24-can multi-pack formats and branded merchandise.

The company operates a hybrid distribution model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (drinkannapolis.ca) with a flagship cidery on Main Street in Wolfville, select retail partnerships across Canada, and US shipping. Revenue is generated through one-time cider sales, the recurring Cider Club subscription (six exclusive curated ciders delivered twice yearly at $110 plus tax per cycle, with a 15% member discount), on-site cellar tours and tastings, digital gift cards, and merchandise. The cidery welcomes over 50,000 visitors per year and operates extended Saturday hours including Annapolis After Dark (8pm-midnight), positioning the physical location as both a retail and experiential revenue channel.

The company is locally owned with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent entities. Production and creative direction are anchored by award-winning cidermaker Joey Courchesne, who curates the Cider Club and Something Different series. The operating footprint is concentrated in Atlantic Canada with national Canadian shipping and nascent US shipping, supported by strategic supply relationships with local fruit growers and named partners including Noggins Corner Farm, Lost Bell, and Ste. Famille Winery.

Name

Annapolis Cider Company

Website

https://drinkannapolis.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Annapolis Cider Company is a privately-held Nova Scotia craft cider producer founded in 2016, selling premium, locally-sourced, minimal-intervention ciders through DTC e-commerce, a flagship Wolfville cidery, retail partners, and a Cider Club subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Cider

NAICS

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

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)

Keywords

• Craft cider production
• Heritage apple cider
• Cidery tours tastings
• Cider subscription club
• Small batch beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolfville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Cider Sales: Direct sales of bottled and canned cider through the company's e-commerce platform and at the Wolfville cidery. Products include flagship ciders (The Classic, Crisp & Dry, Heirloom), specialty varieties (Old-Fashioned Gravenstein, Geneva Crab Rosé), and the Something Different rotating series.
2. Cider Club Subscription: Recurring subscription membership billed $110 + tax every April and October, delivering six exclusive ciders curated by the cidermaker. Includes 15% discount on all purchases, with shipping or pickup options across Canada.
3. Cellar Tours and Tastings: On-site cidery experiences including guided cellar tours and flights of ciders on tap, including flagship ciders and rotating Something Different offerings. Priced per person, recommended to book ahead.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards redeemable in the online store or at the cidery, available in denominations of $25, $50, and $100. Delivered via email.
5. Merchandise: Sale of branded apparel including crewnecks ($30), hoodies ($37), t-shirts ($22), and trucker hats ($26).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Annapolis Cider Company is a craft cidery in Wolfville, Nova Scotia that produces and sells premium bottled and canned ciders made from locally sourced heritage apple varieties using long, cool fermentations and minimal intervention methods. The portfolio spans core, heritage, creative, and rotating limited-edition ciders, sold directly through the company's e-commerce storefront and on-site cidery, supported by a Cider Club subscription and cellar tour experiences.

Product overview

Annapolis Cider Company is a locally-owned cider producer in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, founded in 2016. The company offers a portfolio of premium craft ciders divided into three main product lines: Core Ciders (The Classic, Crisp & Dry), Heritage Series (Heirloom, Old-Fashioned Gravenstein, Geneva Crab Rosé), and Creative Series (Earl Blue, Sour Cherry, Rhubarb Ginger, Hopped Pear). The company also operates a rotating 'Something Different' limited-edition series featuring innovative cider blends crafted in small batches. Additional offerings include the Cider Club subscription service delivering curated cider selections twice yearly, cellar tour experiences, gift cards, multi-pack products (24-cans of flagship ciders), and branded merchandise including apparel and accessories. All products emphasize locally-sourced, all-natural, gluten-free ingredients with minimal intervention fermentation practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cider Club: A subscription membership offering exclusive access to small-batch, handcrafted ciders curated by the cidermaker, with members receiving six unique ciders every April and October.
• Something Different

Products and services

• The Classic A classic dry-fermented cider blended with freshly-pressed apple juice for individual consumers seeking a flagship craft offering. Apple varieties vary throughout the year.
• Crisp & Dry A crisp and dry craft cider for individual consumers, made by adding a touch of freshly-pressed apple juice to a dry-fermented base cider at 7.7% alc./vol.
• Heirloom A signature cool-fermented cider for individual consumers, crafted from traditional apple varieties including Gravenstein, Golden Russet, and Northern Spy at 8.1% alc./vol.
• Old-Fashioned Gravenstein A single-varietal heritage cider for individual consumers, crafted from hand-picked local Gravenstein apples, a traditional heirloom variety available only in season at 7.4% alc./vol.
• Geneva Crab Rosé A rosé-style single-varietal craft cider for individual consumers, made solely from hand-picked local Geneva Red crabapples via cryo-extraction and blended with cool-fermented dry Golden Hyslop crabapple juice at 8.6% alc./vol.; fewer than 250 cases produced annually.
• Earl Blue An off-dry creative-series cider for individual consumers, combining Earl Grey tea with Nova Scotia wild blueberry juice for sophisticated aromatics.
• Sour Cherry A blush-hued creative-series cider for individual consumers, combining dry cider from diverse apple varieties with local hand-picked sour cherries and freshly-pressed apples.
• Rhubarb Ginger A tart and refreshing creative-series cider for individual consumers, blending cool-fermented dry cider with local hand-picked rhubarb, freshly-pressed apples, and fresh ginger.
• Hopped Pear A creative-series hopped perry-style cider for individual consumers, combining Cascade and Mosaic hop aromas with a cool-fermented perry made from local Flemish Beauty pears.
• Something Different Series A rotating limited-edition craft cider series for individual consumers, featuring innovative small-batch blends such as Berry Go-Round, Sunset Rhythm, Violet Valley Sangria, Imperial Spy, Golden Imperial, and Purple Rain, each poured fresh from tanks into refillable 750 mL bottles.
• Cider Club A recurring subscription membership for individual cider enthusiasts, delivering six exclusive curated small-batch ciders every April and October, including access to limited-release Something Different ciders not available elsewhere and a 15% discount on all purchases.
• Scheduled Cellar Tour An on-site cidery experience for visitors, including a guided cellar tour and flight of ciders on tap at the 388 Main Street Wolfville cidery, lasting 30-45 minutes.
• Gift Card Digital gift cards redeemable in the Annapolis Cider Company online store or at the Wolfville cidery, available in $25, $50, and $100 denominations and delivered by email.
• The Classic 24-Pack (Cans) A 24-pack of 355 mL cans of The Classic cider for individual consumers at $66 per pack.
• Crisp & Dry 24-Pack (Cans) A 24-pack of 355 mL cans of Crisp & Dry cider for individual consumers.
• Imperial Spy 24-Pack (Cans) A 24-pack of Imperial Spy imperial cider crafted with Northern Spy apples for individual consumers.
• Earl Blue 24-Pack (Cans) A 24-pack of Earl Blue creative-series cider for individual consumers.
• Taste the Valley Mixer Pack (24 Cans) A 24-pack of 355 mL cans containing eight each of The Classic, Crisp & Dry, and Earl Blue ciders for individual consumers at $56 per pack.
• Annapolis Cider Company Crewneck A branded crewneck sweatshirt at $30 for individual consumers, available in multiple sizes and colors including Red, Navy, Grey, Black, and Royal Blue.
• Annapolis Cider Company Hoodie A branded hooded sweatshirt with logo at $37 for individual consumers, available in multiple sizes.
• Annapolis Cider Company Logo T-Shirt A branded logo t-shirt at $22 for individual consumers, available in multiple sizes and colors.
• Annapolis Cider Company Trucker Hat A cotton twill trucker hat with precurved visor and classic snapback at $26 for individual consumers, available in multiple color combinations.
• Annapolis Cider Company Poster A branded poster for individual consumers, featuring Heirloom or Red Sky designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ visitors annually to the Wolfville cidery
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Fruit Growers (Annapolis Valley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnerships with local fruit growers to obtain the highest-quality apples and other fruits grown in the Annapolis Valley. The company works with growers to source heritage apple varieties including Gravenstein, Golden Russet, Northern Spy, and heirloom varieties. Also sources local products like blueberries, cherries, pears, and specialty ingredients for their innovative ciders.
• Local Charities (Various)minorOthers$0.50 of every Something Different refill is donated to local Nova Scotia charities. Each Something Different cider is paired with a specific local charity including Blomidon Naturalists Society, Nova Scotia Association of Black Social Workers, The Stockings Were Hung Project, C.H.A.N.G.E. Acadia, Wolfville Fire Department, and many others supporting causes across Nova Scotia.
• Noggins Corner FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sourcing pure Golden Delicious apples used in the Golden Imperial cider. The company specifically sources from this local farm for their high-ABV specialty ciders.
• Lost Bell (Seyval Grape Supplier)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of Seyval grapes used in Pip Hop Seyval and Pip Hop Seyval Jr. ciders. Seyval grapes contribute tropical fruit flavors and aromatics to the innovative blends.
• Ste. Famille WineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sourcing local Riesling wine used in the Strawberry Sangria cider blend, combining cider and wine for a unique product.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Citizen Cider: Vermont-based craft cidery with broad US distribution, cidery/tasting room experience, and subscription cider club. Comparable on premium DTC + taproom + subscription model.
• Downeast Cider House: Larger US-based craft cider brand with established DTC distribution and tasting room operations. Comparable on craft positioning and DTC channel mix, though at meaningfully greater scale.
• Original Sin Cider: Established craft hard cider brand with national distribution across North America, competing in the same premium craft cider category with broad retail penetration.
• Austin Eastciders: Texas-based craft cider producer with on-site tasting room and broad distribution. Comparable in craft cider DTC + hospitality business model, though at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Bulwark Cider: Nova Scotia-based craft cidery with on-site cidery operations and heritage variety focus, sharing the same regional Atlantic Canada craft cider market and consumer base.
• Pommies Cider: Atlantic Canadian craft cider brand with broad retail distribution across Canada, comparable premium craft positioning, and overlapping DTC + wholesale channels.
• Brickworks Cider House: Ontario-based craft cidery with cidery/tasting room concept, heritage apple sourcing, and subscription offerings — directly comparable on-premise + DTC hybrid model.
• Sea Cider: Vancouver Island craft cidery with a comparable DTC + tasting room + subscription model, premium heritage-apple positioning, and similar small-batch limited-release ethos. Closest Canadian analog to Annapolis Cider's operating model.
• West Avenue Cider: Ontario craft cidery operating a cidery and tasting room with a rotating small-batch lineup — comparable in scale and product philosophy to Annapolis Cider.

Regional players

• Noggins Corner Farm Winery: Wolfville-based farm and producer in the same Annapolis Valley geography. They supply Golden Delicious apples to Annapolis Cider and operate adjacent farm beverage experiences — a regional ecosystem peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/drinkannapolis/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@drinkannapolis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/annapolis-cider-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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