From the Orchard / Behind the Scenes
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The Two Years Nobody Talks About: How Hardcore Cider Co. Was Really Built
The origin story nobody tells: the equipment failures, the failed batches, the regulatory maze, and the two years of groundwork before a single bottle was sold. This is how Hardcore Cider Co. was actually built. -
BC Liquor Laws and Craft Cider: Why It's Harder Than You Think
Making craft cider in BC is harder than it looks. Here's an honest look at the regulatory environment, what it costs to operate legally, and why most small producers struggle to scale. -
Small Batch Reality: Why We Can't Just Make More
We're a small-batch cidery with limited tanks, barrels, orchard acreage, and one harvest per year. Here's the honest reality of why we can't just make more when ciders sell out. -
What's in a Name? The Story Behind Our Ciders
Every Hardcore cider has a name that means something. From The Core to Barrel Proof, plus a look at The Vault — our limited releases that never go to the public store.