Founded in 2013 in Seattle, WA, Schilling Hard Cider has become known for its quality and high-value craftsmanship, which is always at the heart of its products. Co-founder, Colin Schilling, brings a lifetime of passion for cidermaking, having learned the craft from his family as a child. Meanwhile, co-founder Mark Kornei came from a family of engineers, giving him a unique viewpoint on the production of this beloved, PNW-born beverage.
Schilling Hard Cider’s Beverage Options
At Schilling, every ounce of cider brewed uses natural ingredients and fresh flavors. This combination highlights the precise craftsmanship and attention to detail that sets Schilling apart. Brewed in the Pacific Northwest, Schilling combines the taste of home with consistent and delicious flavors. Exceptional taste is something that Schilling takes seriously, from locally grown apples to selected yeast strains. High quality drives the brewing process at Schilling, creating a sip of magic in every drink.
Some of the brand’s most popular offerings in the PNW include:
Excelsior
- Excelsior Dreamsicle (seasonal): Designed with fresh-pressed apples from the Pacific Northwest, along with flavors of orange and vanilla, this cider offers a balance between dry and sweet. (ABV: 6.9%)
- Excelsior Imperial Apple: Crafted with the taste of European heirloom apples, this flavor offers sharp, crisp notes with a complex profile. (ABV: 8.4%)
- Excelsior Mango: The taste of brilliant mango, packed with the flavors of zesty lime and locally grown apples, creates tart and refreshing notes. (ABV: 8.4%)
Hard Lemonade
- Hard Lemonade: Made with real fermented lemons, this hard lemonade provides a natural and fresh taste with no artificial colors and flavorings (ABV: 8.4%). It comes in flavors like:
- Blue raspberryGuava
- PeachPink lemonade
Legends of Cider
- Moon Berries: Made with the flavors of blackberries and blueberries, this brew highlights notes of fresh-pressed apples and delicious fruit. It’s flawlessly brewed and perfect to pair with sharp cheddar cheese and other bold flavors. (ABV: 5.2%)
Vida Maté
- Vida Maté: This non-alcoholic beverage features delicious flavors with citrusy notes, like peach guava and mint lemonade. It has 160 mg of caffeine for an energizing boost that will sustain you throughout the day.
Cider Made With Sustainability in Mind
Schilling Hard Cider products are crafted with environmental sustainability in mind, making them ideal for bars, restaurants, and cafes that care about the environment. Some of the ways that Schilling invests in sustainability include:
- Using cans instead of glass bottles, becoming the first West Coast cider producer to pack only in cans and kegs and saving 80-85% on heating transmissions
- Installing drive motors into its process, creating maximum efficiency
- Donating over $200,000 to environmental initiatives, such as Oregon Wild and Western Resource Advocates
- Investing in verifiable carbon-offset credits, which create permanent climate impact and result in sustainable economic benefit
- Partnering with Tradewater, which develops high-value projects that strive to improve the release of greenhouse gas emissions
- Investing in GM Bolt electric vehicles to cut down on fuel emissions
- Donating 5% of its annual campaign to organizations preserving wild habitats for animals
Schilling’s Excelsior Imperial Apple hard cider is also climate neutral, reducing the energy consumption needed to brew it. Schilling has held innovation, creativity, and authenticity in high regard, making it the ideal brand to offer at your bar or restaurant.
Learn More About Schilling Hard Cider with Columbia Distributing
Columbia Distributing distributes Schilling Hard Cider throughout Oregon and Washington. For retailers: to learn more about Schilling Hard Cider’s portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. You can also add its products via your business’s Fridge account today.
For our readers who wish to find Schilling Hard Cider locally: please visit its store finder or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us.