Located in Milwaukee’s historic Hide House complex, Cache Cider stands out as the city’s first cidery, founded in 2020 by local musician Ethan Keller.
The core philosophy behind Cache Cider is to create exceptional single-varietal hard ciders that allow the unique flavor profiles and histories of individual apples to shine through with minimal intervention.
Key Aspects of Cache Cider
- Single-Varietal Focus: Unlike many commercial ciders that blend numerous apple types, they specialize in highlighting specific varieties like Duchess of Oldenburg, Northwestern Greening, and Kingston Black, allowing customers to experience the distinct story of each apple.
- Educational Experience: Owner Ethan Keller is passionate about reconnecting people with agriculture and Wisconsin’s apple traditions, often sharing history lessons and insights into the cidermaking process with visitors to his tasting room.
- Diverse Offerings: The ciders range from light and sweet to dry and tannic, with various levels of astringency to suit a wide range of palates. Cache Cider also produces natural wines and occasionally experimental “Entangled” blends featuring flavors like cranberry, honeydew, or hibiscus.
- Community Roots: Located in the vibrant Bay View neighborhood, the cidery aims to foster a strong local connection, with products available in their tasting room and at local grocery stores and bars.
Cache Cider is a testament to the idea that quality comes from patience and a respect for the source ingredient, making it a unique and valuable addition to the Milwaukee beverage scene.