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Our farmhouse cidery and nascent orchard is located along the western side of the Cobbosseecontee Lake nestled between dense woods, and rolling farmland. A short distance from the neighboring towns of Augusta and Gardiner along the Kennebec River that cuts through the heart of Maine.

Our rustic 150 year-old barn hosts our small cidery where we produce cider and wine. In addition, our barn doubles as a tasting room space where guests can enjoy our hand-made ciders.

Our orchard is dedicated to growing apples varieties originally grown in Winthrop and around Central Maine by visionary orchardists like Icabod Howe, Morris Towle, Bill Reid, and John Bunker.

crafting inspired ciders and co-ferments.

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CO-FOUNDERS

  • Ryan Travers

    BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
    TASTING ROOM MANAGER

    A life dedicated to studying and serving libations from around the world. After years at The Lions Pride in Brunswick, Ryan teamed up with Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales to create Of Love & Regret a restaurant and bar in Baltimore, Maryland before returning to Maine.

    bar@absolemcider.com

  • Kevin Sturtevant

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
    SALES MANAGER

    Designer, dreamer, builder, writer, and Dad. Forever indebted to his family. His carpentry skills culminated in the renovation and creation of our barn tasting room space. Raised and returned to Maine with stops in Virginia, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

    sales@absolemcider.com

  • Zack Kaiser

    CIDERMAKER
    MARKETING MANAGER

    In love with the craft, art, and science of fermentation. This passion developed through experiences at Neshaminy Creek Brewing, Millstone Cellars, Diamondback Brewing, and Perennial Cider Bar. Currently searching for tasty apples, grapes, and fruits.

    apples@absolemcider.com

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