Blake’s Hard Cider launches in Oregon following Avid Cider acquisition
When Michigan’s Blake’s Hard Cider purchased Bend, Oregon’s Avid Cider (formerly Atlas Cider) in 2022 it seemed inevitable we would see Blake’s ciders in Oregon at some point. It’s taken a few years, but that projection is becoming a reality as Blake’s Hard Cider is now producing their best-selling lineup of sweet fruit-forward flavors in Bend and launching them across the pacific northwest for the first time.
And with the November 2023 acquisition of Austin Eastciders into the family of brands along with Blake’s and Avid, we will likely see that Texas based brand also land in the pacific northwest in the near future.
Here’s what cider lovers can find across Oregon:
Triple Jam, Blake’s Hard Cider’s longtime flagship cider. Coming in at 6.5% ABV, this semi-sweet cider is bursting with real strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries for the perfect balance of ripe sweetness with bold fruit aromatics.
American Apple, an 8% ABV semi-sweet Imperial cider. Beginning with a unique blend of apple varietals, American Apple Imperial Hard Cider offers balanced sweetness with no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. First released in 2022, it was Blake’s fastest-growing brand in 2023.
Cherry Limeade, a fruity 6% ABV seasonal made for summer sipping. Juicy, sweet cherry meets tart limeade in this hard cider twist on a classic flavor combination.
"We're thrilled to bring Blake's Hard Cider to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest," said Andrew Blake, founder of Blake’s Hard Cider. "Oregon loves cider. Imperial and fruit-flavored cider are the favorites here, and we’ve seen those trends with our sister cidery AVID Cider Co. We’re excited to bring Blake’s fruity sweetness to complement the diverse cider scene in the PNW.”
Blake’s Hard Cider is crafted in Armada, Mich., and Bend, Ore., at AVID Cider Co. In 2023, Blake’s Beverage Company debuted as the collaborative voice of three leading cider brands, Blake’s Hard Cider, AVID Cider Co. and Austin Eastciders.
Blake’s Hard Cider ranked as a Top 10 cidery in the United States in 2023 is the top-selling cider in its home state of Michigan. The Blake family has been growing apples for over 75 years and that expertise of growing delicious apples results in the best hard cider in the industry.
Find all Blake’s Hard Cider products near you using the Cider Finder at blakeshardcider.com/cider-finder.
ABOUT BLAKE’S HARD CIDER
Founded in 2013, Blake’s Hard Cider is an independent, family-owned craft cidery. Located in Armada, Mich., on Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill’s 1,000-acre orchard, Blake’s Hard Cider is rooted in more than 75 years of generational farming. Led by a focus on fresh pressed apples and fruit-forward flavor innovation, Blake’s challenges the status quo of cider with bold, unique flavors. With distribution nationwide, Blake’s Hard Cider is a top 10 cider brand in the U.S. and the top-selling cider in Michigan. Visit us in Michigan or online at blakeshardcider.com.