Blue Bee Cider

Blue Bee Cider is Virginia’s first urban cidery, located in Richmond, VA. We respect – but also challenge – the traditions of the craft, uniting past and present to create an experience where all are welcome.

Blue Bee Cider produces a variety of unique ciders made from heirloom apples sourced in the mountains of Virginia and locally sourced fruit. Our ciders are naturally gluten free, range from bone dry to semi-sweet to dessert, and feature both single varietal apples and infusions.

Featured Cider:

2024 Hewe’s Crab

2024 Charred Ordinary

  • Wickson Crab apple, Golden Russet, Stayman, York

  • Alcohol: 8.6%

    pH: 3.6

    RS: 0

    Wholesale Price: $90/500ml case or $120/5.16gal keg

  • Hewe’s Crab

  • Alcohol: 8.5%

    pH: 3.7

    RS: 0

    Wholesale Price: $168/750ml case or $200/5.16 gal keg

2021 Harrison

  • Harrison

  • Alcohol: 8.5%

    pH: 3.8

    RS: 0

    Wholesale Price: $14/750ml case or $200/5.16 gal keg

Distributor Contact

VWDC

Taylor Benson

taylor@bluebeecider.com

757-342-0242

Meet the winemaker:

Taylor Benson

Taylor Benson has served as Head Cidermaker at Blue Bee Cider since 2018 and became co-owner of the business with Mackenzie Smith in 2023. Known for his thoughtful balance of tradition and innovation, Taylor has helped shape Virginia’s cider landscape by introducing creative, high-quality ciders that reflect both craftsmanship and curiosity. Under his direction, Blue Bee Cider has earned recognition from the Good Food Awards, the Virginia Governor’s Cup, and the Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (GLINTCAP), among others. Taylor’s approach is rooted in a deep respect for Virginia-grown fruit and a constant drive to elevate cider as a serious and expressive craft beverage.

CONTACT

Taylor Benson | admin@bluebeecider.com