One of Washington’s fastest growing cideries continues expansion with new taproom on heels of fourth anniversary; scheduled to open August 2024 in Cashmere, Wash.
WENATCHEE/CASHMERE, WA (June 27, 2024) – Yonder Cider is excited to announce the fast approaching opening of a new taproom in Eastern Washington near its home of Wenatchee. Launched August 2020 in the heart of the pandemic, Yonder Cider burst onto the scene with its complex yet approachable ciders, composed of a beautiful blend of flavorful cider fruit and juicy culinary apples, all pressed at its rapidly expanding production facility located in the “Apple Capital of the World.” This new taproom – located in Cashmere, Wash. at The Side Street, minutes from Yonder’s growing production facility – is scheduled to open on Saturday, August 3, just weeks before Yonder’s four year anniversary. The opening will complete the cidery’s longtime goal of bringing Yonder’s full lineup of flavorful ciders, a selection of Washington-brewed beers and more to its hometown – much to the delight of Wenatchee Valley locals and those who travel to the area to explore all the region has to offer.
“We opened our first taprooms in Seattle out of necessity, due to the pandemic, but all along have been trying to find the perfect space ‘over yonder’ near our home of Wenatchee,” said Yonder Cider Founder and CEO Caitlin Braam. “We’re thrilled to have found a location that embraces our values, eclectic vibe and allows us to show a different side of our brand, all while pouring cider made from apples grown in the valley we call home.”
Located at 111 Railroad Avenue in Cashmere, Washington, the new taproom will showcase Yonder’s vast range of ciders – from its flagship Dry and cocktail inspired seasonals to its limited edition releases and single varietals – right in the heart of apple country. Featuring 15 ciders, three Washington-made beers and a selection of non-alcoholic options, the 3,900 square foot space will include ample indoor seating, a stage for musical performances, merch and product to-go, plus an additional 2,500 square foot outdoor space with firepits, food trucks and beautiful views of the valley’s vast mountainscape.
A contrast to its modern Seattle taproom, Yonder’s Cashmere location comes with all the charm and wonder of a small town, wrapped into one of the oldest business buildings in Cashmere. Housed within The Side Street – an arts and music focused place for the Wenatchee Valley to gather – the building was originally constructed in 1890 and expanded over the years. The now reimagined space is an evolving block that will become home to more than 20 new businesses, creating a unique neighborhood hub of retail, art, music, food and beverage, with a passion for neighbors supporting neighbors and keeping the small town community alive. After more than two years of renovation, the space features timbers from the original Cashmere Mill, exposed brick and remnants of the building’s past from when it was a fruit packing warehouse and home to Wenatchee Produce, now accentuated by custom design and collected decor, all punctuated by the sound of passing trains on the nearby railroad tracks.
“Things aren’t slowing down for us, and the growing interest in Yonder, our ciders and our culture has us beyond excited to open this taproom and create a space unlike any other in the valley,” added Braam.
The opening of the Cashmere taproom will make for Yonder’s third taproom in its almost four years in business. The first taproom – now closed – was the famous Yonder Bar, located in Braam’s Seattle garage. Opened during the pandemic, Yonder Bar was the original home of Yonder Cider, opened as a to-go only walk-up retail space in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Yonder Bar put Yonder Cider on the map through its spearheading of Seattle City Council’s Bringing Business Home Bill and innovative concept. Its second taproom – equally as rule defining – is its now popular Seattle taproom, located in Ballard’s popular Brewing District, shared with Bale Breaker Brewing Company and the first taproom of its kind in Seattle. The BBYC Taproom has become one of area’s most popular beverage destinations, boasting 34 taps in their spacious shared taproom, more than 6,000 square feet of outdoor space, rotating food trucks, outdoor fire pits and more.
Since its launch in August 2020, Yonder Cider has become one of the region’s fastest growing cideries, seeing an additional 53 percent growth in 2023 after two stellar first years and on track to grow an additional 50 percent in 2024. Projected to produce just over 225,000 gallons of cider in 2024, Yonder Cider LLC produces an additional 170,000 gallons of cider and juice via its sister company The Source Cider, specializing in the production of premium juice and cider for cideries, wineries and breweries across the country. Pressing more than 3.5 million pounds of apples in 2023 and growing, Yonder Cider acquired an additional 10,000 square feet of production space at the beginning of the year to aid in its growth and expansion, including a new press, expanded fermentation, the launch of the California market, additional clients and more.
More details about the new location will be announced closer to the opening. In the meantime, follow along on Instagram at @yondercider and the new Cashmere taproom Instagram, @yondereast.
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About Yonder Cider
Best Enjoyed Anywhere. Founded in August 2020, Yonder Cider was started to bring full-flavored, delicious cider to every occasion. Whether it’s a hammock, a hike, or your favorite hole-in-the-wall, Yonder is a place where you’re welcome and every possibility is just within reach. Picked and pressed in Wenatchee, Washington – the heart of Apple Country – we create cider that’s as balanced, bright and complex as the land itself. Crafted using a blend of bittersweet cider apples and juicy dessert apples, our ciders are hardly simple, and never straightforward, but you can always count on them being interesting. Yonder Cider is a woman-owned cidery, now available throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho in 16-ouncecans and on draft, as well as online at yondercider.com. For more information, follow Yonder Cider on Instagram and Facebook (@yondercider) or our Cashmere taproom at @yondereast.
