The Maine Cider Trail: Discover the State’s Best Cider Bars, Orchards & Tasting Rooms

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Illustrated 16:9 promotional map of The Maine Cider Trail featuring orchards and cideries across Maine, including Portland, Kingfield, Pownal, Unity, Winthrop, and Turner, with scenic mountains, coastline, apples, and cider tasting flights.

The Maine Cider Trail: Discover the State’s Best Cider Bars, Orchards & Tasting Rooms

Maine’s love affair with hard cider runs deep—all the way back to the 1750s when locals drank up to 35 gallons a year, and even children sipped watered-down “ciderkin.” While cider fell out of favor for decades during the industrial era, the craft cider movement is back in full force, blending old-world orchard traditions with modern, Maine-grown innovation.

Today, the Maine Cider Trail is a booming circuit of farm-based cideries reviving heirloom apple varieties and urban cider bars showcasing both local and international selections. Whether you’re exploring the rugged Maine Highlands, the scenic MidCoast, or the bustling streets of Greater Portland, there’s a crisp glass waiting for you.

🍎 Top Cider Bars & Cideries in Maine

Absolem Cider Company – Winthrop, Maine

Rustic, Heirloom, and Handcrafted Located on a breathtaking 50-acre farm, Absolem Cider ferments, ages, and blends its small-batch ciders in a beautifully renovated 1850s barn. Their nascent orchard includes apple varieties originally grown in Winthrop in the late 1700s, effectively keeping Maine’s liquid history alive.

  • Experience: Build your own charcuterie board or enjoy rotating local food trucks on weekends.

  • Location: 85 Absolem Lane, Winthrop, ME

Ricker Hill Orchards – Turner, Greene & Auburn

Family-Owned & Generations Deep A Maine favorite since 1803, Ricker Hill’s ciders are crisp, creative, and authentically local.

  • Turner: Visit the 12-tap tasting room for classics and seasonal specialties.

  • Greene: Stop by Vista of Maine Vineyard & Cidery for a “Mainiac” hard cider with sweeping mountain views.

  • Auburn: Enjoy Wallingford’s Orchard for strolls, seasonal festivities, and free snowshoe trails in winter!

Portersfield Cider – Pownal, Maine

Artisan Cider, Farm-to-Glass Experience With over 225 varieties of modern and heirloom apples, Portersfield Cider creates dry, elegant ciders that reflect the Maine landscape. Their barn-style tasting room offers flights paired with local, seasonal bites.

  • Note: Open mid-April through late fall.

  • Location: 347 Flat Road, Pownal, ME

Orchard Girls Cidery – Kingfield, Maine

Maine Highlands Charm in Every Pour Located just north of Farmington, this women-run cidery offers still and dry ciders crafted entirely from Maine-grown apples. Their cozy farmhouse tasting room is the perfect post-adventure stop for those exploring the nearby mountains.  

  • Location: 64 Freeman Ridge Road, Kingfield, ME

Stone Tree Farm & Cidery – Unity, Maine

Where Community & Cider Come Together Stone Tree combines farm-grown apples, local produce, and good company. It’s a social hub where you can enjoy a flight on the lawn, play games, or catch live music and food trucks during the summer.

  • Location: 53 Center Road, Unity, ME

Anoche – Portland, Maine

Spanish-Inspired Cider Bar & Bistro For an urban experience, Anoche offers Portland’s most unique cider selection, featuring over 40 local and international ciders alongside craft cocktails and Spanish-style small plates.

  • Location: 43 Washington Ave, Portland, ME

Freedom’s Edge Cider – Albion & Portland, Maine

Authentic Maine Craft, Double the Fun Freedom’s Edge blends small-town spirit with modern craft technique. Visit their Albion farmhouse or their urban Portland location for rotating taps of balanced, full-bodied hard ciders.

  • Location: 31 Freedom Lane, Albion, ME | 31 Diamond St, Portland, ME

🍂 Plan Your Adventure: Regions to Explore

Whether you’re leaf-peeping in the fall, snowshoeing between orchards in the winter, or enjoying a sunny tasting flight in the summer, Maine’s cider trail offers year-round adventure.

  • Southern Maine & Portland: Urban cider houses and sophisticated craft bars.

  • Maine Highlands: Rustic tasting rooms in Unity, Kingfield, and the Bangor area.

  • MidCoast & DownEast: Heirloom orchard heritage at its finest.

🏡 Where to Stay: Moose River Lookout – Your Basecamp for Adventure

If your cider journey brings you toward the Maine Highlands, there is no better place to stay than Moose River Lookout in Rockwood, Maine. This premier vacation home rental is nestled directly on the Moose River, offering a serene escape for nature lovers and adventurers.

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