Press Kit
Hardcore Cider Co.
Premium craft cider from the Okanagan Valley. Estate orchards, terroir-driven blends, 100% BC fruit.
Key Facts
Sales & Distribution
- Sales Channels: Online storefront, Cider Club membership, B2B wholesale partnerships
- Distribution: Canadian domestic shipping with direct-to-consumer focus
- Packaging: Premium 750ml glass bottles with real fruit purée
- Location: Cidery in Vernon, B.C. | Estate Orchard in Kelowna, B.C.
Media Contact & Brand Assets
Media Inquiries
Primary Contact: Jeff
Email: info@hardcorecider.ca
Phone: Available upon request
Jeff is available for media inquiries, interviews, Q&A features, and brand partnerships. Our team is available to provide high-resolution product photography, brand logos and guidelines, product samples for review, and custom asset requests for media partners.
Follow Us
Instagram: @hardcorecider
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hardcoreciderca
Pinterest: @hardcorecider
Meet Jeff
Jeff is the founder and cidermaker at the heart of Hardcore Cider Co., dedicated to crafting exceptional cider and maintaining our Okanagan orchards. His focus is on hands-on production, quality control, and stewardship of our estate orchard in Kelowna and cidery in Vernon.
For media inquiries, please contact Jeff directly at info@hardcorecider.ca.
Product Lineup
Five Distinct Expressions: Core Ciders + Barrel-Aged Variants
Crafted from 100% Okanagan apples and BC fruit, each expression showcases terroir-driven complexity in premium 750ml bottles.
Core Expressions:
- Unhazy Hopped — Hopped Cider. Craft-forward and aromatic. For adventurous palates seeking bold, hoppy expression.
- The Core — Okanagan Apple Cider. Our flagship expression. Pure, mineral-driven apple character that defines our terroir.
- Strawberry Ciderita — Strawberry Lemon Cider. A bright, balanced blend of real strawberry and lemon. Approachable sophistication in every sip.
Barrel-Aged Variants:
- Black Hole — Barrel-Aged Blackberry Cider. Black, rich, and intensely fruited. Aged in oak with layers of dark fruit complexity.
- Barrel Proof — Whiskey Barrel-Aged Cider. Aged in freshly dumped Okanagan Spirits whiskey barrels. Rich, complex, and layered with oak, vanilla, caramel, and subtle whiskey warmth.
A Family-Run Cidery Rooted in Okanagan Terroir
A Small Family Business Rooted in Okanagan Terroir
Hardcore Cider Co. is a premium craft cidery dedicated to producing small-batch, terroir-driven cider that celebrates British Columbia's legendary Okanagan Valley.
Our Foundation:
- Estate Orchard in Kelowna, B.C. — We cultivate our own orchard in Kelowna, B.C., where we grow premium cider apples with meticulous care. We also work with and manage relationships with local Okanagan orchardists, taking a partnership approach to sourcing the best fruit from the region.
- Land-Based Cidery in Vernon, B.C. — Our small-batch production facility is built on a commitment to quality and sustainability. We also manage an orchard at our Vernon location, ensuring hands-on control over fruit quality and production.
- 100% Okanagan Apples & BC Fruit — Our ciders are crafted exclusively with apples from our estate orchards and locally sourced BC ingredients, ensuring complete control over quality and terroir expression.
- Terroir-Driven Approach — Each expression reflects the unique character of our orchards and vintage conditions, crafted with wine-like precision and triple filtration.