261: Yonder & The Source | Building a Cidery, Part 7

What is Yonder?

Yonder Cider is made at the production facility in Wenatchee, Washington. Cider are made with both culinary and classic cider varieties that co-owner Caitlin Braam, who is our featured guest in this episode, says is key to the Yonder label. Wenatchee is also the home of Snowdrift Cider Company where Tim Larsen is based and who also co-owns Yonder. Listen to episode 37 featuring Tim Larsen to learn more about his background and why this region of Washington state is so important the apple industry of the Pacific Northwest.

Caitlin Braam

What is The Source

The Source is a separate business, but also based at the Wenatchee site. Sourcing juice is jargon widely used in the cider industry for makers needing to "source" juice from orchards to make cider. The Source provides both customized blends and apples to makers.

The Source in Wenatchee

The Future of Yonder

The future looks bright despite the closing of the Yonder Bar on February 15, 2021.

• The garage bar for Yonder was set up in Caitlin's own garage in response to Covid. Despite the overwhelming support of neighbors, one anti cider fan was out to close the "garage bar" and the city finally conceded.

Later this year (2021) a new Tasting Venue will be opening with ample outdoor seating. This new site is a collaboration with Bale Breaker Brewing and will be located in the Ballard Brewery District of Seattle, which is 15 minutes to the north of the Seattle Fish Market.

Expect 6200 feet of outdoor space and a shared Tasting Room inside.

Thinking out Yonder of the Box

Because of licensing regulations, Caitlin had to secure the licensing for a distillery so that the Bale Breaker and Yonder project could work.

Contact Yonder Cider and The Source

https://www.yondercider.com/

https://www.thesourcecider.com/

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