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.
ROOTED IN THE
EARTH
EXPLORING OUR IMAGINATION
CO-FOUNDERS
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Ryan Travers
BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
TASTING ROOM MANAGERA 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
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Kevin Sturtevant
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
SALES MANAGERDesigner, 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
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Zack Kaiser
CIDERMAKER
MARKETING MANAGERIn 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
IN THE NEWS
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"Craft beverage makers across central Maine put down roots"
Jessica Lowell, Kennebec Journal
March 24th, 2023 -
"Cidermakers’ Roundtable at Maine Apple Camp"
Ria Windcaller, Cider Chat
January 11th, 2023 -
"Graining In - Zack Kaiser of Absolem Cider"
Matt Robinson & Noah Bissell, Graining In
September 19th, 2022