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Bellingham Cider Company: Washington Apples, Crafted in Bellingham

Writer: River Barrel
River Barrel
1 hour ago
2 min read

Bellingham Cider Company brings a clear Northwest identity to the cider lineup: small-batch cider made in Bellingham with 100% Washington apples. For bars, restaurants, and retailers building a selection around Washington producers, it offers a local story that is easy to share and several distinct directions to explore.


Founded by fire-service professionals Josh Serface and Bryce Hamilton, the company has deep roots in its hometown. Its solar-powered cidery and full-service restaurant connect the brand to Bellingham’s food and drink community, giving customers a place to experience the cider where it is made.


Start with Blackberry Ginger

Blackberry Ginger is a good introduction to the lineup. Bellingham Cider calls it its all-time bestseller: a semi-sweet cider with rounded blackberry flavor and a gentle ginger finish. At 6.7% ABV, it offers a familiar fruit profile with enough character to give staff something specific to recommend.


For an account bringing in Bellingham Cider for the first time, this is where we would start. The blackberry-and-ginger combination gives buyers a straightforward way to describe the cider on a menu or shelf.

A Range That Gives Buyers Options

Dry takes a more apple-focused direction, with a bright profile and clean finish at 6.7% ABV. Imperial Guava brings Washington apples and tropical guava together in a higher-strength cider at 8.5% ABV.


For buyers, those differences provide a useful starting point. Consider the role you want cider to play in your selection: a crisp apple option, a semi-sweet fruit cider, or an imperial release. Your River Barrel rep can help match the available lineup to your customers and the space you have on the tap list or in the cooler.

Find Bellingham Cider Through River Barrel

River Barrel Distributing carries Bellingham Cider for accounts in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Thurston, Lewis, Jefferson, and Clallam counties. Draft and can options vary by cider and current availability.


Explore our Bellingham Cider brand page, or check the Fresh Sheet for current products, formats, and pricing. Contact your sales rep to discuss options for your next order.

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