Our Story

A Rich History

Our family’s orchard legacy spans over a century, with five generations cultivating a tradition of excellence that has grown into businesses like Snow Capped Cider. Rooted in our deep fruit-growing heritage, this history continues to inspire and shape our commitment to quality and innovation.

Cider Makers

Our deep-rooted passion and long-standing history in apple growing paved the way for the creation and evolution of Snow Capped Cider. By introducing a diverse range of rare cider-specific apples and perry pears to our orchards in the Surface Creek area, we have elevated the art of cider-making. Today, Snow Capped Cider stands as a leader in the industry, recognized as one of the most highly awarded companies in the nation. At the 2024 GLINTCAP International Cider and Perry Competition, we proudly earned the title of Mid-Size Cider Maker of the Year.


Kari Williams, owner and Head Cider Maker, has an in-depth knowledge of apples and quickly became captivated by the unique terroir of the Surface Creek area orchards. She spearheads new product development and drives the company’s continued growth, while also overseeing the newly opened Snow Capped Cider Taproom & Wine Bar in Cedaredge, Colorado.

From Branch To Bottle

Snow Capped Cider is crafted at an impressive elevation of 6,130 feet, making it one of the highest-elevation orchards and cideries in the world. Nestled at the base of the Grand Mesa—the largest flat-topped mountain in the world—on Colorado’s Western Slope, our unique terroir benefits from high altitude, warm days, cool nights, and gravity-fed mountain water. This perfect combination creates ciders that are crisp, clean, and perfectly balanced.


Our cider-specific fruit is grown exclusively in Colorado, adhering to traditional English and French orchard practices. This approach ensures a fresh, pure taste without the need for added sugars. With over 100 varieties of apples, 40 varieties of peaches, and 6 varieties of Winter and Perry pears, Snow Capped Cider is a true estate-grown cider company. Committed to sustainability, we craft high-quality ciders using sustainable farming practices, making Snow Capped Cider a zero-waste company.

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