Apple Barn Hard Cider Co: Handcrafted Cider at Apple Barn Village

Apple Barn Hard Cider Co is a hard cider house at 234 Apple Valley Road in Sevierville, located within the larger Apple Barn Village. The cider house crafts its hard cider onsite and offers tastings and cider for purchase, making it an easy stop for adults exploring the Apple Valley Road area.

For guests staying at Sunshine Around the Bend, this is especially convenient to pair with the other Apple Barn experiences nearby, including Apple Barn Winery and the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store.

About Apple Barn Hard Cider Co

Apple Barn Hard Cider Co focuses on hard cider crafted onsite, using apples sourced locally and regionally. The Cider House says its production method is designed to retain more of the fresh apple character, resulting in a cider that is clean, crisp, and smooth rather than heavily cooked in flavor.

The cider house offers cider tastings and sells its ciders for guests to enjoy at home. Many of the ciders are available on tap for fresh growler fills, with some also available in bottles. The current selection includes fruit-forward options such as Berry Patch, made with loganberries and apples, and C’N Red, which combines apples with locally grown red muscadines.

The location is part of Apple Barn Village, a cluster of related experiences along Apple Valley Road. This makes it easy to build a more relaxed afternoon around the area rather than making the cider house the only stop.

Why Guests Love It

• Cider made onsite: The Cider House produces its own hard cider rather than simply serving products from outside producers.
• A different option from wine and moonshine: For guests exploring the Smokies’ tasting scene, cider provides another way to experience locally inspired flavors.
• Tastings are available: Guests can sample the cider before deciding what they would like to purchase.
• Growler fills: Ciders are available on tap for fresh growler fills, giving guests the option to bring a favorite back to the cabin.
• Easy to combine with other Apple Barn stops: Apple Barn Winery is at 220 Apple Valley Road, while the Cider House is at 234 Apple Valley Road, making several experiences conveniently close together.
• Relaxed setting: Outdoor seating and an onsite restaurant are among the amenities listed by the Cider House.

Insider Tips

Check the current cider selection. Apple Barn Hard Cider Co makes several varieties, but what’s available can change. If you’re looking for a particular cider, check the current selection when you arrive.

Consider a growler for the cabin. Since the Cider House offers fresh growler fills from its taps, this can be a nice option for guests who want to enjoy their cider later rather than finishing the experience at the tasting room.

Combine it with Apple Valley Road stops. Apple Barn Hard Cider Co is close to Apple Barn Winery and the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store. The latter is at 230 Apple Valley Road and includes a general store, cider bar, winery, candy factory, and other Apple Barn experiences.

Remember the tasting age requirement. The Cider House welcomes visitors of all ages, but alcohol service and tastings are limited to guests 21 and older with identification.

Use it as part of the Rocky Top Wine Trail if desired. Apple Barn Hard Cider Co is one of the participating stops on the Rocky Top Wine Trail, so guests can incorporate it into that broader wine-and-cider experience rather than treating it as a completely separate outing.

Stay Hello Sunshine Tip

For guests at Sunshine Around the Bend, Apple Barn Hard Cider Co is a natural choice for a slower afternoon around Apple Valley Road. Pick up a cider to enjoy later, then return to the cabin for time around the private patio fire table or a relaxed evening on the wraparound deck.