OUR CIDER
It Starts With the Apple
We make dry cider from Michigan apples chosen for character. Traditional cider varieties bring tannin, bitterness, perfume and structure, while distinctive heirloom fruit contributes acidity and aromatics. We choose apples because they have something to say, then try not to get in their way.
Fermentation, Blending & Time
We want cider with depth and character, but also balance and clarity. Fermentation, aging and blending are guided as much by tasting as by numbers—bringing aroma, acidity, tannin and texture together into something complete. Some ciders are bright and aromatic, others earthy, leathery or deeply tannic. We don't force every harvest into the same recipe. Each release is allowed to become its own expression.
FIND OUR CIDER
Beyond our Alpena taproom and our online shop, you can find PIF Cider at select bottle shops, markets, bars and restaurants throughout Michigan. Availability changes, so we recommend checking with individual locations before making a special trip.
ALPENA + NORTHEAST MICHIGAN
Jimmie Garant’s Party Store — Alpena
Latitudes Tavern — Alpena
Court Yard Ristorante — Alpena
Birch Hill Grocery — Presque Isle
ELSEWHERE IN MICHIGAN
Siciliano’s Specialty Beverage & Supply — Walker
Western Market — Ferndale
La Feria + Cata Vino — Detroit
Selden Standard — Detroit
Arbor Farms Market — Ann Arbor