Cockrell Cider

Cockrell Hard Cider is the longtime dream of two Puyallup brothers, Richard and John Cockrell. The brothers have been making hand crafted cider for over 30 years. Their creations have won many local, state and national awards and accolades resulting in the encouragement of friends and family to consider sharing their creative talents with a larger audience.

As the brothers began planning for their retirement, they contemplated turning their hobby into a second career. The Pacific Northwest is home to many quality microbreweries but few artisan cider houses. The sophisticated range of flavors crafting ciders offers provides the brothers with the experimentation and creativity they crave. 

The Cider Farm

The brothers began formulating a plan which included searching for the perfect cider apple. For over 150 years the Puyallup Valley, has been an agriculture leader in Washington State. The brothers' quest brought them to a small 7.5 acre farm on the Puyallup river. The farm was first established in 1854 as part of a land grant to Willis Boatman. This was the first land grant in the Puyallup valley. The ability to utilize local fruit in the production process of their cider cinched the deal. The farm was purchased and Cockrell Cider was launched. Cockrell Cider’s production facility is located on the farm mere footsteps from the apple trees utilized in the production process. The farm provides a peaceful setting for visitors to enjoy while sampling a glass of our cider.