Hard Cider Brands

Bold Rock, the #2 cider brand in the United States has signed a partnership agreement to become part of Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV), a unique platform created to support the growth ambitions of leading regional craft adult beverage companies. Through this partnership, Bold Rock becomes ABV’s fourth partner brand, combining with its existing craft portfolio of Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing Company and Victory Brewing Company. ’s 80,000 barrels of craft cider and seltzer solidifies ABV’s position as one of the nation’s top ten regional craft adult alcohol beverage platforms. Bold Rock’s portfolio is a perfect complement to ABV’s other partner breweries by bringing consumers a leading hard cider, a new hard seltzer and a line of canned cocktails.

Founded in 2012, Bold Rock makes a variety of hard cider styles from apples picked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. An original Bold Rock Cider Barn in Nellysford, VA, which features an innovative production facility and tasting room overlooking the Rockfish River Valley, and a recently expanded second production facility and taproom in Mills River, NC. With over 140 full and part-time employees, Bold Rock produces 12 styles of hard cider, including the popular originals Apple and Draft, a rotating mix of seasonal ciders, and the IPA (India Pressed Apple), the best-selling hopped cider in the country. About Bold Rock: Bold Rock Hard Cider is winner of more than 100 awards in the past seven years, and they produce 12 hard ciders, all made from apples locally grown and handpicked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.

Initially launching with a whiskey-infused Bold Fashioned at the Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery & Distillery on October 19, available at Virginia ABC locations in late October. Bold Rock is pleased to announce the Fall 2019 release of Craft Cocktails by Bold Rock, a new line of ready-to-drink canned cocktails crafted from American made spirits and all-natural ingredients. We believe Craft Cocktails by Bold Rock will nicely complement our broader line of hard cider and hard seltzer products while attracting new friends to the Bold Rock Family that appreciate and enjoy a spirited beverage. The Bold Fashioned from Craft Cocktails by Bold Rock will be produced at the Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery & Distillery with a release party scheduled for Saturday, October 19.

Bold Rock Hard Cider announced on July 1, 2019, that they are launching a campaign with the National Breast Cancer Foundation(NBCF) to raise money and awareness for this worthy cause. During the six-month campaign, a portion of Bold Rock Hard Cider’s sales from their Rosé styled cider will be donated to the NBCF. I know from personal experience that community, family, and friends make life easier when fighting a disease,” stated Elizabeth Allen, breast cancer survivor and member of the Bold Rock Hard Cider family. Over the course of the campaign, Bold Rock Hard Cider will be hosting events in an effort to spread awareness and knowledge, and to fundraise for this worthy cause.

The origin of Harvest Haze is one of celebration, ensuring a proper pumpkin and spice infused cider to toast towards a bountiful harvest and the transition from summer to fall. ” Founded in 2012, Bold Rock produces a wide range of hard cider and hard seltzer styles from apples harvested in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. The independently owned and award-winning craft beverage brand now has over 140 full and part-time employees while operating two production facilities – the original Bold Rock Cider Barn in Nellysford, Virginia and a second cidery and tap room located in the bucolic pastures of Mills River, North Carolina. Harvest Haze will be available on shelves throughout Bold Rock’s distribution footprint through October including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Washington D. C. For more information and media inquiries, contact Traci Mierzwa, Brand Development Manager of Bold Rock Hard Cider, at Traci@boldrock.com.

Available statewide in Virginia and Western North Carolina with two refreshing styles – Grapefruit and Cucumber Melon. Bold Rock is pleased to announce the June 2019 release of Bold Rock Hard Seltzer, a new all-natural line of hard seltzer products crafted from real fruit and fresh Blue Ridge Mountain water. Grapefruit is highlighted by a pleasant zest of citrus while Cucumber Melon combines a juicy burst of melon balanced by crisp cucumber notes. Bold Rock Hard Seltzer Grapefruit and Cucumber Melon will hit store shelves on June 10 in Virginia and Western North Carolina but be on the lookout for Bold Rock Hard Seltzer on tap in select markets prior to package release.

The new spring seasonal will be available on shelves January 19 accompanied by release party’s at Bold Rock’s Nellysford Cider Barn and Mills River Cidery. Ginger Turmeric is an herbal tea inspired cider made with locally grown Blue Ridge Mountain apples paired with the distinctive spice of ginger root and aromatic earthiness of turmeric. With over 100 full-time employees, Bold Rock produces 12 styles of hard cider, including the popular originals Apple and Draft, a rotating mix of seasonals, and IPA (India Pressed Apple), the best-selling hopped cider in the country. About Bold Rock: Bold Rock Hard Cider is winner of more than 100 awards in the past five years, and they produce 12 hard ciders, all made from apples locally grown and handpicked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.

NELLYSFORD, VA—Bold Rock Hard Cider has announced the release of their newest seasonal style, Blackberry Cider. After the success of our Spring Seasonal in the Bold Rock Rosé, we knew that our loyal customers were expecting an exciting and creative seasonal release for the Summer,” says Head Cider Maker Ward Beveridge. The award-winning craft cider company now has over 100 full-time employees and operates two cideries – the original Bold Rock Cider Barn in Nellysford, Va., which features an innovative production facility and tasting room overlooking the Rockfish River, and a recently expanded second production facility and tap room located in the bucolic pastures of Mills River, N. C. Bold Rock features 12 styles of hard cider, including the popular originals, Apple and Draft, a rotating mix of seasonal selections, and IPA (India Pressed Apple), the best-selling hopped cider in the country. These innovative varieties of cider have found favor with a wide range of customers and critical acclaim throughout the industry, as Bold Rock has won over 100 awards in hard cider and wine competitions since first launching.

With an emphasis on the classic berry notes of rosé, Bold Rock has created a cider that gives its apple base a vibrant fresh finish akin to the wine counterpart. The award-winning craft cider company now has over 100 full-time employees and operates two cideries: The original Bold Rock Cider Barn in Nellysford, VA, which features an innovative production facility and tasting room overlooking the Rockfish River, and a recently expanded second production facility and taproom located in the bucolic pastures of Mills River, NC. Bold Rock features 12 styles of hard cider, including the popular originals, Apple and Draft, a rotating mix of seasonal selections, and IPA (India Pressed Apple), the best-selling hopped cider in the country. These innovative varieties of cider have found favor with a wide range of customers and throughout the industry, as Bold Rock has won over 100 awards in hard cider and wine competitions since first launching.

It’s been the most enriching thing I could have imagined,” Washburn said of his work building his brand, Bold Rock Hard Cider. In 2015, Bold Rock expanded, adding the Bold Rock Tap Room at Carter Mountain, just outside Charlottesville, and Mills River Cidery in Mills River, North Carolina. Recently, a second building was added to the Nellysford site, which they call the Barrel Barn, used for storing ciders and as a backup site for people to drop in to taste and purchase the ciders. ” Shanks operates from the Nellysford site, while Washburn is stationed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina — the center of the company’s current 10-state distribution area, Washburn said.