Brewery Profile

Sociable Cider Werks

In Minneapolis’s broad craft-beverage scene, this producer occupies a cider-focused lane rather than presenting itself as a conventional beer stop. Founded in 2013 by Jim and Wade, two long-time friends, Sociable Cider Werks was built around a specific gap they saw in the market: dry, bubbly ciders that were not easy to find. A visitor should expect the emphasis to be on fermented apple-based beverages, not a tap list dominated by familiar beer styles. The defining feature is the use of freshly pressed apples combined with adjuncts such as fruits, grains, hops, and spices, which gives the lineup a wider range than the sweet cider profile many drinkers may know.

Travelers moving through the Twin Cities often look for local taprooms that show how producers in the region interpret familiar categories. This stop fits that search by offering cider through a craft-brewing lens, with attention to dryness, carbonation, and ingredients that can pull the drinks toward fruit-forward, spiced, hoppy, or grain-influenced territory. For visitors who have already spent time in beer-focused breweries, it can provide a useful contrast without leaving the broader craft-beverage world. The appeal is less about checking off a classic style and more about seeing how apples can serve as a base for varied fermented drinks.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since specific current offerings and amenities are not established here. Visitors should check directly with Sociable Cider Werks for hours, food arrangements, seating details, event schedules, and any policies that could affect a visit. Anyone with dietary concerns should also ask staff about individual products, especially because adjuncts may include fruits, grains, hops, and spices. The most reliable expectation is a Minneapolis cider maker centered on dry, sparkling ciders and experimental ingredient combinations rather than a fixed list of traditional sweet options.

Founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2013, Sociable Cider Werks was established by Jim and Wade, two long-time friends who sought to produce dry, bubbly ciders not readily available on the market. The production process utilizes freshly-pressed apples combined with various adjuncts, including fruits, grains, hops, and spices, resulting in a diverse lineup of fermented beverages. Sociable focuses on crafting innovative ciders that deviate from traditional sweet profiles.

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1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55413-1657

Website: http://www.sociablecider.com

Hours: MONDAY 3:30PM-11PM TUESDAY 3:30PM-10PM WEDNESDAY 3:30PM-10PM THURSDAY 3:30PM-10PM FRIDAY 3:30PM-11PM SATURDAY 12PM-11PM SUNDAY 12PM-9PM