Our family likes things that work right every time. And since 1976, we've been perfecting our own cider making process so it does just that! It starts with apples purchased directly from the same high quality growers every year. We store them it a PERFECT 32 degree temperature so they are always crisp.
How about 10 to 15 TONS of apples a day in our slow time and 30 to 40 tons a day in our busier times? To ensure consistent cider flavor, we mix several varieties in just the right combination to produce over 2000 gallons of the best cider ever poured. All the sorting, cutting and washing is done by hand. Yes, it's time-consuming but it eliminates any chance of impurities in the cider. The apples are ground and pressed into cider, pasteurized and bottled immediately. No additives, preservatives or sweeteners, just great apple flavor. We even test each batch the old-fashioned way, we taste it. Oh yes! some people like a little variety in their cider. If you're one of them, look for our ciders with the juice and pulp from fresh strawberries, blackberries or raspberries added. Our cider has won several national awards including First Place at the North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) in 2004; and First Place at the Illinois State Horticulture Society in 1998 and Second Place in 1996. | 
