On Wednesday, August 6 at 11 am, Woodchuck Hard Cider will hold a formal ribbon cutting ceremony at the site of its new state-of-the-art cidery. The $34 million dollar cidery has been under construction for the last 15 months. It represents Woodchuck’s commitment to Vermont and keeping the state at the forefront of the rapidly growing national hard cider movement. Woodchuck Hard Cider introduced the US to craft cider from a two car garage in Proctorsville, Vermont, and 23 years later, craft cider has caught on and Woodchuck continues its leadership role in the craft cider industry.
The new cidery is unlike any other in the US and encompasses several traditional Vermont architectural elements, while implementing the best and most efficient new machinery and equipment. The cidery is 100,000 square feet and houses 23 cider tanks and a brand new bottling line. In addition, a timber frame visitor center, gift shop and tasting center will welcome fans to Middlebury. The cidery allows the brand to grow while remaining rooted in Vermont and brings a boost to the local economy.
Comments will be made by Woodchuck’s CEO Dan Rowell, US Senator Patrick Leahy and Lisa Gosselin, Commisioner of the VT Department of Economic Development. Each of the speakers, along with several other key Woodchuck partners, will be available for interviews. A tour of the cidery will follow.
About Woodchuck® Hard Cider
Woodchuck Hard Cider introduced the U.S. to the craft cider category 23 years ago after it was first handcrafted in a 2-car garage in Proctorsville, Vermont. Staying true to its roots, Woodchuck is dedicated exclusively to cidermaking. In other words, we “Give a ‘Chuck” about authenticity and handcrafting the best cider possible. Innovation is at the core of everything Woodchuck’s cidermakers do, which is why they continuously strive to create unique new ciders using the finest ingredients. That attention to detail has paid off and Woodchuck Hard Cider has recently received awards at the World Expo of Beer, The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition and the New York International Beer Competition. For more information about Woodchuck Hard Cider visit www.woodchuck.com.
Source: Woodchuck Hard Cider 8.1.2014 www.woodchuck.com.