Member Highlight: Draper Girls Cider Co.
Cidery Name
Where are you located and when did you start?
Mount Hood, Oregon. We started in 2017 doing hard cider. The farm was established in 1962
Describe your cidery in three words:
Small Batch Boutique Cider
What inspired you to start making cider?
My three daughters Rachel, Crystal and Stefanie kept pushing me to create unique, small batch cider.
Describe your cider making style:
Our style is to focus on fruit forward flavors including semi-dry to semi-sweet.
What is your favorite cider that you make?
Tart cherry for sure!
Where can cider enthusiasts find your products?
It is available at our Country Store in Mount Hood and we do take some flavors to the Portland State University Farmers Market on Saturdays.
What’s your favorite way to enjoy cider (food pairing, occasion, etc.)?
On a hot summer day with crushed ice paired with locally made pizza.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to someone new to making cider or wanting to start a cidery?
You don’t have to go big to be successful. Be unique and stay true to who you are.
What are your hobbies or interests outside of cidermaking?
Traveling to the coast in the winter months or enjoying the Portland Trailblazers. We are definitely huge sports fanatics.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
We appreciate all of the support from our cider community, customers and loyal followers. Your support and love for cider over the years has made us who we are. We enjoy giving people from all over the world a unique cider experience.