Hogan’s Cider goes stateside

Warwickshire cider-maker Allen Hogan of Hogan's Cider is toasting a new business venture that has seen his traditionally-made cider shipped over the Atlantic for distribution to bars and taverns across America.

The enterprise came about after a search by US specialty beer importer Shelton Brothers of Massachusetts for an authentic English cider to add to their range of hand-crafted beers and ales sourced from around the globe.

The Shelton Brothers, from appropriately named Belchertown, had been struggling to locate a genuine draught product to help build their burgeoning range of artisan ciders, when they were recommended Hogan’s by another traditional cider maker from Herefordshire early last year.

Fruitful negotiations during ensuing months resulted in the first shipment of kegs leaving for the US in late November.  The cider is currently in the process of being distributed to outlets as far afield as Reno, Nevada to the mid-Atlantic city of Baltimore, Maryland.  It is also due to feature in a spring cider festival in Madison, Wisconsin.

Shelton Brothers Vice-President Ron Extract said 'We believe the best drinks are made with a sense of place so we are proud to introduce cider from Hogan's, a cider maker that sources only traditional cider apples from Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.  Shelton Brothers specifically seek out craftsmen who are passionate about making a natural and traditionally-made product and Hogan’s is an ideal example.'

Said Allen, 'Shelton Brothers has a well deserved reputation for scouring the international beer and cider producing regions and sourcing the very best from them. We are delighted that they have chosen Hogan’s draught cider to import from the UK.

‘We believe this vote of confidence is a reflection of the passion and care we demonstrate when making our ciders, using only fresh pressed English cider apples. It’s very satisfying to think that cider lovers across the US will soon able to enjoy a pint of Hogan’s draught cider.'

It is hoped that  shipments to the States will become a regular event.


• Hogan’s Cider launched in 2005 when Allen Hogan turned his twenty year hobby into a full-time business.

• Hogan’s Cider Ltd is Warwickshire’s only commercial cider producer and is based at Haselor, near Alcester, Warwickshire although the process of cider making i.e. milling, pressing, fermentation, maturation, now takes places at Castlemorton, Worcestershire.

• Hogan’s ciders and perry are fermented from 100% fresh pressed English fruit from the counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

• www.hoganscider.co.uk

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