From Abandoned Orchard to Award Winning Cider

"We didn't know what would work. We planted anyway."
Discover why craft cider from Blackshire Farms tastes completely different from commercial cider. While mass-produced ciders use apple juice concentrate, water, and artificial flavors for quick production, Blackshire Farms creates authentic craft hard cider using real apple juice and traditional fermentation methods just like fine wine.

The result? A complex, aged cider with a full bouquet of flavors that develops over one to two years. Located just 25 minutes from Sioux Falls, Blackshire Farms brings traditional cider-making artistry to Southwest Minnesota.

Learn why aged, small-batch craft cider offers depth and authenticity that one-dimensional commercial products simply can't match.