“An unassuming idea can bloom into more than a simple equation of “one-plus-one” when the universe’s winds call. Eric Foster and Phil Kao began Stem Ciders in 2013 with a passion and appreciation for traditional ciders. Fast-forward almost a decade, Stem Ciders has quietly become a launchpad and safety net for northern Colorado craft beverage brands, fruiting far more than just award-winning dry ciders.”
“Just a couple of weeks after announcing it had purchased the Post’s Howdy beer brand, Stem Ciders is debuting a new look and a new mantra, “The World Is Your Orchard.” The cider brand, which opened its first location in RiNo in 2014 and added a production facility and restaurant, Acreage, in Lafayette in 2018, teamed up with Boulder branding agency Interact on the refresh.”
“The creative culinary experts at Stem Cider and Acreage continue to spread their wings with a modern new pizza place in Old Town Lafayette. Ghost Box Pizza recently opened, serving thoughtfully prepared pizzas and a lengthy list of drinks.
“After the second shutdown in November of 2020, and finding the farm-to-table menu at Acreage very difficult to sustain, we started selling Detroit style pizza out of Acreage as a ghost kitchen,” explains Sarah Ingraham, director of restaurant operations for Ghost Box Pizza and Acreage. “Very quickly, pizza stole the show and we knew we had something great.”
“Interact Brands and Stem Ciders have worked together to redesign the beverage brand’s logo, packaging, and identity. As a result, the new system is more harmonious, and the line feels more artistically uniform. Additionally, the white can complements the patterned illustration, producing a refreshingly modernized packaging system.”
“Guided by the principles of good company, fearless innovation, and real quality, Stem Ciders and Interact Brands sought to bring a more unified brand identity across its packaging and brand portfolio, while also moving forward with a bolder, cleaner, and more innovative approach.”
“Just a couple of weeks after announcing it had purchased the Post’s Howdy beer brand, Stem Ciders is debuting a new look and a new mantra, “The World Is Your Orchard.” The cider brand, which opened its first location in RiNo in 2014 and added a production facility and restaurant, Acreage, in Lafayette in 2018, teamed up with Boulder branding agency Interact on the refresh.”
“Stem Ciders, the growing cider producer, has purchased the intellectual property rights to the Post Chicken & Beer’s flagship Howdy Beer Western Pilsner, with a plan to increase production and sales — not just in Colorado, but in other states, including Texas, Tennessee and Oklahoma (for starters).”
“Premier organic tea maker Teatulia recently collaborated with Stem Ciders as an ingredient provider for their new botanical cider: “Leaves.” At only 100 calories and zero grams of added sugar per 12 oz. serving, the Stem Cider flavor is part of the botanical cider series, focusing on fresh, botanical ingredients.”
“As an ingredient-first cidery, Stem Ciders continuously draws inspiration from the fresh, all-natural fruits, plants, herbs, and spices available from our own gardens and kitchen pantries. Such is the case with Stem Ciders’ newest upcoming Botanical cider releases, Leaves and Carrot Ginger Turmeric.”
“Matt Ochs isn’t afraid to talk about his challenges. Case in point: During a press tour, the chef de cuisine of Lafayette’s newly opened Ghost Box Pizza unexpectedly declared that pizza wasn’t in his wheelhouse. At a tasting later in the tour, it was clear he was extremely modest.”
