Stem Ciders News

Cider Culture – Cider Travels: The Northern Spy Restaurant & Bottle Shop in Durham, NC

“It’s no surprise that The Northern Spy is so welcoming, comfy and well-appointed: it’s the third property in Stem’s restaurant portfolio, which also includes its original taproom and cidery in Denver’s RiNo district and the Acreage cider house, farm and restaurant in Lafayette, Colorado. Experiencing the results of this expertise ⁠— both in terms of hospitality and cider making ⁠— is an absolute pleasure, one definitely worth seeking out if you’re traveling to or passing through Durham.”

Emily Kovach, Cider Culture

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Stem Ciders Names Dave Duffy as Chief Commercial Officer

“Stem Ciders announced today it has hired industry veteran Dave Duffy as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer. As CCO–a new position for Stem–Duffy will be leading efforts in sales, marketing, and customer experience for the company.”

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Brewbound: Stem Ciders Nabs David Duffy from Brooklyn Brewery

Dave Duffy

David Duffy Joins Stem Ciders as Chief Commercial Officer

Long-time beer industry veteran David Duffy is leaving Brooklyn Brewery for Denver-based Stem Ciders.

Duffy, who spent the last three years as VP of business development for Brooklyn, will take the newly created role at the Colorado cider maker. He’ll be tasked with leading the company’s sales and marketing efforts.

Justin Kendall, Brewbound

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Cider Culture: Stem Ciders Acquires Black Twig Cider House in Durham, North Carolina

“News from the cider world: Stem Ciders has acquired Black Twig Cider House in Durham, North Carolina, the first cider bar of its kind on the East Coast, which debuted in 2016.”

Emily Kovach, Cider Culture

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The News & Observer: Durham’s Black Twig Cider House bought by Colorado cider maker

“Pioneering cider bar Black Twig Cider House has a new owner and soon will have a new name.

Local restaurateur Mattie Beason announced Tuesday he has sold the Durham establishment to Colorado cider maker Stem Ciders.”

Drew Jackson, The News & Observer

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Brewbound: Colorado’s Stem Ciders Acquires North Carolina Cider House

“Colorado’s Stem Ciders is heading east.

The Denver-based cider company has acquired Durham, North Carolina-based Black Twig Cider House from owner Matthew Beason.”

Justin Kendall, Brewbound

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Stem Ciders acquires Black Twig Cider House, rebrands as The Northern Spy

“Joining the ranks with Stem’s original taproom and cidery in Denver’s RiNo district and the expansive Acreage cider house, farm, and restaurant in Lafayette, Colorado, the restaurant and bottle shop located at 2812 Erwin Road, Durham, [NC] will be re-branded as the third Stem Ciders property, under the name ‘The Northern Spy’”.

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The Denver Post: A dry-hopped salted cucumber cider? the reinvention of cider arrives in Colorado

“Colorado’s cider makers are applying techniques common in craft beer to debunk old stereotypes of cider.”

John Frank, The Denver Post

(image credit Jeremy Papasso, The Boulder Daily Camera)

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5280 Magazine: Colorado Makers Represent at The Good Food Awards

“Coloradans know that our beautiful state is home to plenty of good food (and booze)—and now we have the hardware to prove it.”

Daliah Singer, 5280 Magazine

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Cider Culture: Praise Hands! Stem Ciders is Coming to California

“This Colorado-based company has been doing its crafty thing since 2013, which, in modern cider time, is ages ago. Between now and back then, they’ve been super busy growing sales and distribution (a.k.a. winning over cider-lover’s hearts), creating the need for a new production facility, cider house and eatery, Acreage.”

Emily Kovach – Cider Culture

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