Craft Cider Platform | Established, Award-Winning
Craft cider plant and taproom in the Washington DC metro
On NextCompany since September 3, 2026 (42 days)
Washington, DC areaEstablished 2016
Business overview
This cider company runs production, a taproom, and wholesale in the Washington DC metro. A 5,245 square foot facility houses production, a taproom, and wholesale operations. The business has operated since 2016. It currently uses 29% of 120,000-gallon annual capacity.
The taproom generated $514,887 in 2025, about 61% of revenue. Annual gross revenue for the cider platform is $850,000. Seller discretionary earnings are $150,000. The asking price is $1,100,000.
Who is a good fit for this business
- Buyers who want unused cider production capacity in the Washington DC metro.
- Owner-operators who want a plant already run by a Cider Maker and cellar staff.
- Acquirers who prefer a stock sale and SBA 7(a) financing.
- Strategic beverage buyers adding a taproom and grocery wholesale brand.
Details
Frequently Asked Questions
This company runs a 5,245 square foot cider production facility, taproom, and wholesale platform. It serves the Northern Virginia and Washington DC metro. The award-winning portfolio includes 20+ SKUs across flagships, seasonals, taproom exclusives, and Cellar Series. A regional distributor sells into four national specialty and natural grocery chains.
The asking price is $1,100,000. Annual gross revenue for the cider platform is $850,000. Seller discretionary earnings are $150,000. SDE stayed between $148K and $214K for three years. Those earnings held after a 47% revenue drop from the 2022 peak.
The plant runs at 29% of 120,000-gallon annual capacity. That leaves 85,000 gallons of unused capacity. That unused capacity needs no additional capex. Gross depreciable asset cost basis exceeds $971,000. Replacement cost is estimated at $1.2M to $2.0M+.
This sale does not include seller financing. The seller strongly prefers a stock sale. The listing flags SBA 7(a) eligibility. John Geaneotes lists the business with Synergy Business Brokers. Buyers should inquire through that office about structure.
A Cider Maker and cellar staff run production independently. The operation does not depend on a single key person. The founder remains available for transition and advisory support. Buyers inherit a staffed cellar rather than a founder-only craft operation.