Snow Capped Cider Debuts Two New Estate-Grown Ciders

Snow Capped Cider, the women-owned, award-winning Colorado cidery known for its high-elevation orchard and innovative approach to cider, is bringing two new releases to cider drinkers nationwide. Spiced Cider and Blueberry Lemondrop offer two distinct takes on the category, from a seasonal expression built around traditional fall spices to a bright, fruit-forward cider made with local blueberries.

Snow Capped Cider has built its reputation by exploring the range of what can be done with cider, from single-varietal and barrel-aged expressions to specialty rosés, fruit ciders, and more. That approach has earned the cidery some of the industry's highest honors, including Midsize Producer of the Year at GLINTCAP for three consecutive years and a record 14 Best in Show awards in 2026. Snow Capped Cider was also the most-awarded cidery at the 2026 Cidercraft Awards, earning 24 medals across its portfolio.

“Having our own orchard gives us a lot of freedom to experiment,” said Williams. “We can work with so many different apple varieties and see what each one brings to the cider. These two releases are very different, but they both showcase what we love about working with our own fruit and continuing to try new things.”

Spiced Cider

Spiced Cider combines traditional fall spices with Snow Capped’s clean, estate-grown cider base. The result is a warm, flavorful cider that brings familiar spice notes to the can while maintaining the acidity and character of the apples. While its flavors capture the essence of fall, Spiced Cider is crafted to be enjoyed year-round.

Spiced Cider earned top recognition at the 2026 GLINTCAP awards, adding another best-in-class honor to Snow Capped’s growing list of competition wins.

Blueberry Lemondrop

Bright and refreshing, Blueberry Lemondrop pairs local blueberries with estate-grown apples for a crisp cider balanced by fresh acidity. The combination brings a vibrant fruit character to the cider without losing the structure of the apple base.

Blueberry Lemondrop was named a Judges’ Pick in the Fruit category at the 2026 Cidercraft Awards and earned a Silver medal at GLINTCAP 2026, further demonstrating Snow Capped’s range across both traditional and fruit-forward styles.

Both new releases are made entirely at Snow Capped’s estate in Cedaredge, where Williams grows fruit without chemical sprays or additives. At 6,130 feet in Colorado’s Surface Creek Valley, at the base of Grand Mesa, the orchard is among the highest-elevation cider orchards in the world. The combination of warm days and cool nights helps develop the acidity and complexity that have become hallmarks of Snow Capped’s ciders.

“We’re fortunate to have such a diverse orchard, and we’re always finding new ways to showcase it,” said Williams. “We want people across the country to experience what we’re growing here in Colorado and see just how much cider can do.”

Both ciders will roll into select retailers across Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and California this fall, and Spiced Cider will also be featured at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver this October, giving festivalgoers an opportunity to experience one of Snow Capped’s newest releases alongside the country’s top craft beverage producers.

To shop Snow Capped Cider’s full line or for more information, visit snowcappedcider.com.

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About Snow Capped Cider

Our high-quality, cider-specific fruit is cultivated in Colorado, drawing on authentic English and French orchard styles. This approach eliminates the need for added artificial sugars, ensuring a clean, fresh taste.

We are pioneers in Colorado's fruit-growing history, having first introduced innovative techniques to maximize the natural flavors, quality, quantity, and variety of our produce. Our farms have nurtured over 100 apple varieties and 40 peach varieties, including cider-specific apples, perry pears, and many heritage and cider-specific fruits. Innovation led our family as the first Colorado orchard fruit farmers to implement trellis growing systems, and we pioneered the use of micro-sprinkler technology, propane heating systems, and wind machines.

Located at the base of Grand Mesa in the stunning Surface Creek Valley of Colorado's Western Slope, Snow Capped Cider’s orchards sit at an elevation of 6,130–7,000 feet—making it one of the highest-elevation orchards in the world. The unique high-UV exposure, high-elevation climate, warm days, temperature shifts, and cool nights capture the crisp essence of Colorado, with trees spending more time in the recovery and growth periods, producing a clean and balanced cider.

Our Colorado-grown hard ciders are the culmination of over a century of fruit-growing expertise. Each generation has contributed significantly to the development of our family orchards, vineyards, and legacy. We take pride in continuing our family’s commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence with every cider we produce.