Mountain West Cider

Mountain West Hard Cider is a Salt Lake City-based hard cider producer, bringing premium, locally-sourced cider to the Mountain West. Rooted in the spirit of adventure and connection, we craft award-winning ciders using apples from regional farms and time-honored fermentation techniques. Our commitment to quality and community has established us as a staple of Utah’s vibrant craft beverage scene. From our cidery to your table, Mountain West is made for good times and unforgettable moments. We’re proud to offer a diverse range of ciders, including our flagship Ruby 7 Mile, Cottonwood, and Desolation, alongside our new Mountain West Cellars wine collection.

Founded in 2014 by Jennifer and Jeff Carleton, Mountain West began with a simple spark – a shared love of cider discovered while traveling through Ireland. That spark grew into something bigger: a commitment to crafting high-quality, approachable cider right here in Utah using apples from the region and fermentation methods rooted in tradition. Together with Head Cidermaker Marcio Buffolo and a small, dedicated team, we’ve grown from a few tanks and a bold idea into an award-winning cidery, a community gathering space, and a staple of Utah’s craft beverage scene.

We believe great cider is more than what’s in the glass — it’s the moments and memories it’s made for. Whether you’re out hiking in Moab, backpacking in the Uintas, swapping stories around the campfire, or just clinking cans on the patio, Mountain West is made for it. In 2023, we expanded into wine with the launch of Mountain West Cellars — bringing our same attention to detail and love of local to a new frontier.