From Bare Ground to Bold Cider
The story of an Okanagan orchard, years of obsession, and cider worth the wait.
Taste Our Story
Our Philosophy
Hardcore Cider Co. is a premium craft cidery rooted in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Our cider is made with 100% Okanagan apples; other fruit may come from BC growers. We ferment under pressure in stainless steel, guided by flavour and character. This is cider made with care and intention.
In 2026, Hardcore Cider Co. was named New Business of the Year at the Greater Vernon Business Excellence Awards, winning from a field of 13 finalists. Sponsored by Tolko Industries, the award marks a proud milestone in our story, rooted in Vernon and fuelled by the community that’s supported us.
From Vision to Reality
We purchased a vacant Kelowna estate with a vision: to grow apples for cider. We planted varieties including Dabinett, Kingston Black and Golden Russet, selected for their contribution to our cider. From bare ground to first harvest, we built the foundation. Then the real work began.
What started as an Okanagan obsession has grown into a craft cidery making premium cider for those who drink with intention. We've since expanded to a second orchard in Vernon, where our cidery now lives. Patience, integrity, and uncompromising standards shape what we make. Unapologetically Hardcore.
The Founder's Journey: From Hobby to Obsession
It started as a hobby. Our founder Jeff was frustrated with mass-produced cider — the industrial methods, the artificial flavours, the lack of soul. So he made cider on his own terms, obsessing over every detail. Friends loved it. They wanted more.
That's when the real work began. Years of studying fermentation science, winemaking techniques, and traditional craft methods. Hundreds of test batches taught us what works and what doesn't. We refused to launch until the cider was worth putting our name on.
Today, Jeff personally runs the orchards and handcrafts every batch — in the fields during harvest, in the fermentation room monitoring temperatures, in the lab testing every expression. This hands-on involvement isn't a philosophy. It's the only way we know how to work.
Our Craft: Innovation Meets Integrity
Hardcore Cider Co. exists because our founder wanted to do things differently. We draw on winemaking and brewing techniques and apply them to cider, with a focus on real fruit and quality ingredients. Our cider is made with 100% Okanagan apples; other fruit may come from BC growers.
Our process includes cold pressure fermentation in stainless steel, barrel aging for selected expressions, and filtration before bottling. We don't pasteurise. These are the choices behind our focus on flavour, aroma and complexity.
Cider made with integrity and care.
Terroir & Estate Excellence
The Okanagan Valley is home to our private Kelowna estate orchard, where we grow Dabinett, Kingston Black and Golden Russet apples. We also source other fruit from BC growers. Our orchard is part of our story, while our Vernon cidery is where we make cider rooted in the Okanagan.
Small Batches, Direct to You
The best cider comes from knowing exactly who made it. That's why we've chosen to sell exclusively direct-to-consumer through our website — no liquor stores, no middlemen, just us and you.
Our cidery is small and family-run. We craft in small batches using fresh apples and fruit sourced locally whenever possible. When the season's harvest runs out, so does our cider — until the following year. This isn't a limitation; it's what makes our cider special. Each batch is seasonal, limited, and crafted with care.
Order online and we'll bring the Okanagan to your door. We also attend festivals and special events throughout British Columbia, so you might just find us pouring at your favourite gathering.
This scarcity is intentional. It's the mark of authentic, small-batch craft. When you buy Hardcore Cider Co., you're buying into something that can't be scaled.
Our Commitment
This is what cider was always meant to be — made with integrity, obsession, and zero shortcuts. Every bottle reflects our commitment to craft, terroir, and doing things right. Quality over convenience. Craft over compromise. Real relationships with the people who drink it.
When you choose Hardcore Cider Co., you're choosing a land-based cidery that refuses to cut corners. You're supporting an Okanagan orchard, a hands-on founder, and a philosophy that puts your palate first.
This is cider done right. We're glad you found us.
