Celebrate cider’s debut at the Great American Beer Festival competition!

Stem Ciders is opening its doors for the Great American Cider Friends Tap Takeover, featuring our friends and favorites in a four-day celebration of cider and community!

For the first time ever, cider will be included in the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, and we’re opening our vibrant RiNo taproom to showcase award-winning cideries from across the nation.

Join Us for Great American Cider Friends Week at Stem Ciders in RiNo! Drop in for a cider or join us for the whole week—it’s all about celebrating cider with friends!

Schedule

• Wednesday: Pommeau Showcase
  • 4–7 PM: Pommeau Taste & Learn – Taste through limited-edition Pommeau vintages with Head Cider Maker Shane Sheridan, and explore our exclusive Pommeau cocktail menu.
  • 7–9 PM: Trivia with Geeks Who Drink – Wind down with a cider and trivia.
• Thursday: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tappings
  • All Day: Special Tappings & small bites – Experience our limited bourbon barrel-aged ciders, available while they last. Live music starts at 7 PM!
• Friday: Fruited Friday
  • All Day: Fruited Cider Pairings & Live Music – Enjoy special ciders that showcase our favorite unique fruit combinations, while live music sets the weekend vibe.
• Saturday: GABF After Party
  • All Day: Buy One, Get One on Stem Ciders Pours – Show your GABF wristband and receive a buy one, get one free on Stem Ciders pours! Close out the week with great cider and live music.
• Daily Giveaway! Be one of the first 40 guests each day to grab a Cider Friends limited edition glass.