Woodchuck Cider
Middlebury, Vermont
Woodchuck to Plant 12,672 Trees (PR)
MIDDLEBURY, VT – American Forests® will plant 12,672 trees on behalf ofWoodchuck Hard Cider, and our fans. It’s the result of an Earth Week campaign in which Woodchuck agreed to plant two trees for every new Facebook ‘Like’ received between April 16th and April 22nd.
Gaining 6,336 fans in one week is a testament to our fans commitment to a better planet. Throughout the rest of 2012, wildfire ravaged areas in California, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Oregon will be replanted. Additional trees will be planted in Arkansas to repair severe tornado damage.
This marks the 3rd year of Woodchuck’s partnership with American Forests — and their Global ReLeaf program. In those three years Woodchuck has donated a total of 34,722 trees!
These campaigns are at the core of our commitment to environmental stewardship. We are honored that so many fans are aligned not only with our products, but our values as a company.
Woodchuck Now Shipping Amber Cider In Cans
Woodchuck Hard Cider’s flagship Amber is coming to cans. The canning line is already up and running, and Amber is already shipping.
Couple of details from the recent press release:
The canning line has been running pretty much 24/7 to meet first orders. The cidery has a 4,650 gallon tank feeding the cider into the canning line. The cans will come in 12 packs only, ERP: $14.99. Amber will still be available in bottles as well.
About Amber:
The original Woodchuck. People liked it so much we made four more styles. The Amber is sweet (but not too sweet) with a nice golden color and crisp finish.*
Woodchuck Amber Coming To Cans (PR)
(Middlebury, VT) — Woodchuck Hard Cider’s flagship Amber is coming to cans. Our fans said they wanted it, and we like to listen to our fans.
In a matter of months, Woodchuck’s CAN-do attitude brought it from brainstorm to final product. You asked for it… you got it.
- A Cask Canning Line System was brought into our Middlebury Cidery.
- A custom made 4,650 gallon Feldmeier Bright Beer Tank was purchased to feed cider to the line.
- The quality control team went to work ensuring that the liquid in the can was of the highest quality and same great taste as in the bottle.
- The production team assembled and trained on the new canning line.
- The marketing team developed and executed the packaging.
The passion fans bring to Woodchuck drives its success. That passion is worth investing in. In fact, since the first cans came off the line, it has been running 24/7 to meet the initial demand we are seeing.
The weather is turning warmer. So go forth… to the beach, to the golf course, to the campground… the Woodchuck Amber can is by your side.
Amber cans are already shipping, and will hit store shelves across the country in the coming weeks. The 12oz cans are available in 12 packs only. The suggested retail price is $14.99.
The can is recyclable, and redemption states remain the same as the bottle. The full Woodchuck Hard Cider line will continue to be offered in bottles, just as it always has.
We are proud to bring the Amber can to consumers as Woodchuck continues to lead the cider category. A category it first reinvented in 1991.
Limited Woodchuck Bourbon Barrel Aged Cider
Woodchuck has 2 Private Reserve offerings – Pumpkin and this bourbon number. Apple cider aged in Kentucky Bourbon. It’s a small batch treat for cider lovers. Apple cider & bourbon is hard to ignore, even if are a stauch beer lover.
Woodchuck Private Reserve Barrel Select is our ultra-limited cider crafted in small batches for a rare taste of sweet, crisp apple cider combined with smoky, dry bourbon flavors. Aged in genuine white oak Kentucky bourbon barrels, this copper-hued gem pairs excellently with cheese, pork roast and chocolate cake. Served best at 50 degrees, Barrel Select is truly an exclusive joy to relish.
Style: Cider, Barrel Aged
Availability: 12oz/6pks
6.9% ABV
Pic: @AleYeahBeer
