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Mardi Gras season is all about big flavors, bright colors, and a little bit of indulgence. Around here, that means king cake on the table, something spicy on the stove, and a glass of cider that can keep up with all of it. For us, that glass is Lavender Royale . 💜 From now through Fat Tuesday, we are offering $2 off all four packs and bottles of Lavender Royale to go  in our taproom, so you can stock up for king cake, crawfish, and whatever else is on your Mardi Gras menu. T

Due to winter weather conditions, the City Orchard taproom will be closed today for the safety of our staff and guests. We’ll miss pouring cider for you, but we’d much rather see everyone safe, warm, and off icy roads. We plan to reopen on Wednesday  for regular hours. Keep an eye on our website and social channels for any updates. In the meantime, you can still enjoy a little City Orchard comfort at home with a mug of mulled cider. Below is a simple, cozy recipe you can make

If your ideal Valentine’s Day involves great cheese, good drinks, and learning a little something along the way, consider this your official plan. On Saturday, February 14 from 6:30–7:30 PM , we’re hosting a Valentine’s Cider & Cheese Pairing  at the City Orchard taproom. It’s a cozy, one-hour guided tasting designed for couples, friends, and anyone whose love language is “let’s share a board and talk about what we’re tasting.” What to Expect: 4 Ciders, 4 Cheeses, 1 Very Good

From Smith Brothers Farms to your glass, a look back at this season’s fruit. As we step into a new year and the apple trees rest under a blanket of winter snow, it’s the perfect time to look back at the growing season that just wrapped up—and the fruit that will be shaping our ciders all year long. City Orchard proudly sources apples from Smith Brothers Farms in North Rose, NY — a family farm with roots dating back to 1929, when Grandpa Smith first purchased the land. Nearly

Six years ago, City Orchard opened its doors with a simple idea: bring real, orchard-driven cider to Houston and create a place where people could gather, relax, and raise a glass together. Since then, we’ve shared countless pours, hosted first dates and birthday parties, watched friend groups turn into regulars, and welcomed new faces from all over the city. This year, we’re marking 6 years of City Orchard   with a full weekend of live music, great cider, and a little extra

Christmas Eve is already busy enough. Last minute wrapping, snack runs, figuring out who is bringing what. We are here to make at least one thing easy. This Christmas Eve, all cider to go at City Orchard will be 20 percent off . Stock the fridge, load up the table, and still have a few extra bottles ready for New Year’s. If you are hosting, this is your chance to build out a full holiday lineup without overthinking it. Grab cans for casual sipping while everyone arrives, a co

There are two types of guests at a holiday party: 1. The ones who show up with yet another bottle of red. 2. And the ones who walk in with something everyone actually gets excited about. We like to be the second kind. At City Orchard, we are all about bringing real, orchard driven cider to the table. Bright, flavorful, and ready to play nice with everything from cheese boards to sugar cookies. Our apples are grown on our orchards and neighboring farms in New York, then crafte

We’re excited to announce the release of Texas Dry, our latest cider that’s all about keeping things crisp, clean, and refreshingly simple. This isn’t just another cider on our tap wall — it’s our ode to the timeless orchard tradition.

Celebrate the harvest season all month long with cider releases, live music, themed nights, giveaways, and fall treats at City Orchard Cidery in Houston, Texas.

Harvest Spice Cider is back at City Orchard! This fan-favorite seasonal cider has become a fall tradition in Houston, and we’re thrilled to announce its return.

City Orchard’s Hazy Gold® has been nominated in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Cider! This tropical, imperial-strength cider is a fan favorite in our taproom, and now it’s up for national recognition. With your help, we can showcase Houston’s cider scene on the big stage.

Back by popular demand and just in time to quench your summer thirst—the Sawyer Yards Brewery Crawl returns on Friday, August 2nd!

M-K-T in the Heights presents the weekly Summer Fridays series—offering special evening events each week and all-day deals and offers.

Building a strong culture within your team isn’t just a feel-good initiative. It’s a business imperative to cultivate a strong company ethos. 

City Orchard®, Houston’s craft cidery, is proud to announce the release of Strawberry Cider Fresca®, the newest addition to its popular Cider Fresca® lineup. Inspired by the juicy, refreshing flavors of Mexican aguas frescas, this vibrant pink-hued cider is bursting with the taste of fresh strawberries and crisp apples, delivering Big Fruit Flavors with a Texas Tilt™.

For any cidery, data is more than a back-end detail, it’s a foundation for smarter decisions in your sales. Leaning into key metrics to build lasting, scalable brands is important, and Cider Business heard from many cider producers on what they focus on to improve their retail sales. Here are five key metrics that these cideries are using to inform their business decisions and gain traction in a crowded market.

Hiring and onboarding your cidery’s tasting room staff is more than a quick training session on pouring technique and a rundown of the tap list. Instead, it’s a process that needs to be rooted in building confident and knowledgeable team members who can connect with every guest.

City Orchard is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Cider Fresca series: Strawberry Cider

Looking for the ultimate way to experience Sawyer Yard’s craft beer scene? Join us for the Sawyer Yards Brewery Crawl on April 19th.

🍏🍻 Love cider? Love giving back? You can do both at the Wild West Brew Fests in Katy and Pflugerville —where every sip supports local...