Incline Cider Company

What Incline Cider Company does

Incline Cider Company is a family-owned craft cidery headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, founded in 2015 and operating with five employees. The company produces a portfolio of approximately 13 cider styles spanning fruit-forward variants (Imperial Tart Cherry, Marionberry, Prickly Pear, White Peach, Blood Orange, Blackberry, Wildberry, Imperial Red Raspberry), culinary-experimental recipes (Cucumber Jalapeno), and core/flagship SKUs (Beare's Original Haze, Fuji's Gold, Imperial Hazy Honeycrisp, The Tropics). Distribution and customer experience are anchored by a single taproom at 2115 South C Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, supplemented by a Cider Finder retail locator, local-pickup online ordering through Square, gift cards, and branded merchandise such as hats and T-shirts. In 2024 the business completed a transition from shared production space to its own production facility, bringing brewing, inventory, and quality control fully in-house.

The commercial model combines direct-to-consumer taproom revenue with retail and e-commerce distribution. Taproom pricing is structured around $10 tasting flights, $5 slushies, and curated experiences such as a $20 cider-and-chocolate pairing, a $15 cider-and-cheese pairing, and a $35 Tie Dye event. The primary customer is the 21+ adult cider enthusiast; secondary segments include the local Tacoma community and a small set of SMB entities (Corina Bakery, Maeve Chocolate, Doyle's Public House, Dockyard Roller Derby, OASIS Youth Center) that function as promotional and community collaborators rather than revenue accounts. Community engagement is formalized through an annual partnership with the Washington National Parks Fund and recurring collaborations with local organizations.

Operational technology is limited to a Squarespace website, Square e-commerce checkout, and standard hospitality/POS tooling for the taproom; no proprietary platform, mobile app, API, or data infrastructure is disclosed. The brand accumulated 19 industry awards across the US Open, Sip Magazine, GLINTCAP, Cidercraft, and NW Cider Cup competitions during the 2022-2023 period, supplying intangible brand equity within the regional craft cider category.

Name

Incline Cider Company

Legal name

Incline Cider Company

Website

https://inclinecider.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-owned craft cidery in Tacoma, WA producing approximately 13 fruit-forward and experimental cider styles and operating a single taproom with flights, pairings, and merchandise, distributing through retail partners and local-pickup online ordering for 21+ adult cider consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Cider Production

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

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)

Keywords

• Craft cider production
• Cider taproom operations
• Fruit-infused ciders
• PNW craft beverages
• Cider merchandise retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: On-site cider sales at the Tacoma taproom for on-premises consumption. Revenue generated from pints, flights, slushies, and tasting experiences.
2. Retail Cider Sales: Cider products sold for off-site consumption through local pickup orders via Square online store.
3. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including hats, t-shirts, and other apparel sold through the merch store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Incline Cider Company is a family-founded craft cider producer based in Tacoma, Washington, manufacturing and selling a portfolio of fruit-forward and experimental ciders such as Imperial Tart Cherry, White Peach, Cucumber Jalapeno, and Marionberry. The company operates the Incline Cider House taproom for on-premises consumption and also sells ciders, branded merchandise, and gift cards through its own online storefront for local pickup, complemented by the community-focused Grab A Cold One & Get Outside Fund.

Product overview

Incline Cider Company is a family-owned cider producer and taproom operator in Tacoma, Washington. The company offers a portfolio of craft ciders featuring fruit-infused varieties (Imperial Tart Cherry, Marionberry, Blood Orange, Prickly Pear), innovative flavors (Cucumber Jalapeno, The Tropics), and apple-forward styles (Fuji's Gold, Beare's Original Haze, Imperial Hazy Honeycrisp). The core offerings consist of their canned and bottled cider products available at the Incline Cider House taproom and through online pickup ordering, supplemented by a merchandise line and the community-focused Grab A Cold One & Get Outside Fund initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Incline Craft Ciders A portfolio of family-produced craft ciders featuring fruit-infused, dry, and seasonal varieties including Imperial Tart Cherry, Cucumber Jalapeno, White Peach, Imperial Hazy Honeycrisp, Beare's Original Haze, Marionberry, Fuji's Gold, Prickly Pear, The Tropics, Blood Orange, Blackberry, Wildberry, and Imperial Red Raspberry. Sold for off-premise consumption through the taproom, online pickup, and retail locations.
• Incline Cider House Taproom The company's physical taproom at 2115 South C Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, offering ciders on tap, tasting flights, cider slushies, and hosting events including weekly trivia nights and themed celebrations. Open 21+ only with dog-friendly patio.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including apparel such as hats, t-shirts, and accessories sold through the company's online merch store.
• Cider for Local Pickup Online ordering service via Square enabling local Tacoma pickup of canned and bottled ciders and merchandise.
• Grab A Cold One & Get Outside Fund Community sponsorship initiative in which a portion of cider sales proceeds support local organizations and outdoor preservation efforts, including the Washington National Parks Fund, Job Carr Cabin Museum, and Dockyard Roller Derby.

Quantifiable outcome

• Imperial Tart Cherry awarded 2023 US Open Gold and 2023 Sip Magazine Platinum
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington National Parks Fund (WNPF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Annual partnership supporting Washington National Parks preservation. A portion of proceeds from Fuji's Dry Apple pints and a percentage of draft sales in WA state donated to WNPF. Funds directed toward scientific research, youth and family experiences, and park preservation projects.
• Doyle's Public HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDecember partnership to raise money for Tacoma's Job Carr Cabin Museum. $1 from every pint of cider purchased during December at Doyle's contributed to the museum's joint effort with Park's Tacoma and Tacoma Tree Foundation to bring more apple trees to Tacoma.
• Dockyard Roller DerbyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud sponsors of Tacoma's original roller derby league. The league represents diverse athletes passionate about volunteering and community partnership.
• Corina BakeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided complimentary Limoncello macarons during the Limoncello Spritz Release Party event at Incline Cider House.
• Maeve ChocolateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative Valentine's season partnership pairing 4 Incline ciders with 4 Maeve bonbons. Served side by side for tasting experiences at the taproom.
• OASIS Youth CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported during Tacoma PRIDE month. $1 from all Incline Pineapple pints sold through July donated to OASIS. Proceeds from limited edition PRIDE merch also donated to OASIS.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seattle Cider Company: Seattle-based craft cidery producing a portfolio of dry and fruit-flavored ciders distributed regionally. Comparable to Incline on PNW geography, craft cider category positioning, and taproom/retail omnichannel go-to-market.
• Schilling Cider: Washington-based craft cidery operating a destination taproom in Seattle with broad retail distribution across the PNW. Directly comparable to Incline on PNW craft cider focus, taproom-led DTC strategy, and fruit-forward product experimentation.
• Bauman's Cider: Oregon-based farm cidery with on-premise tasting room and retail distribution. Comparable to Incline on craft cider production, family/farm-rooted brand identity, and DTC taproom-led sales model.
• Locust Cider: Washington-based craft cidery operating multiple taprooms and pushing into broader U.S. distribution with experimental flavors. Comparable to Incline on PNW roots, multi-format taproom presence, and willingness to launch unconventional flavor profiles.
• 2 Towns Ciderhouse: Oregon-based craft cidery producing a broad portfolio of fruit-forward and traditional ciders, with a taproom and national wholesale distribution. Highly comparable to Incline on craft cider positioning, PNW geography, DTC taproom model, and flavor innovation strategy.
• Finnriver Farm & Cidery: Washington-based craft cidery with a farm and tasting room in the Olympic Peninsula. Comparable to Incline on craft cider production, destination tasting room experience, and PNW local/community-oriented brand.
• Summit Cider: Washington craft cidery producing a portfolio of sessionable ciders with regional retail distribution. Comparable to Incline on craft cider category, PNW geography, and taproom/wholesale dual-channel approach.
• Snowdrift Cider: Pacific Northwest craft cidery producing traditional and orchard-driven ciders for regional distribution. Comparable to Incline on craft cider production, PNW regional focus, and emphasis on quality and ingredient sourcing.

Regional players

• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Hard cider brand originating in Virginia with national distribution and taprooms. Comparable to Incline on craft hard cider category and taproom expansion strategy, but operates at much larger geographic scale primarily outside the PNW.

Broad incumbents

• Angry Orchard: Largest U.S. hard cider brand owned by Boston Beer Company with national distribution and broad flavor portfolio. Comparable to Incline on hard cider category and fruit-flavor experimentation, but at vastly larger scale and as a broad incumbent rather than craft niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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