Every Drop
Tells a
Story
Small-batch cider and mead, handcrafted in Pittsburgh from locally sourced apples and wildflower honey. No shortcuts. No compromises.
Our Pours
Every batch starts with intention. We source heritage apples from Western Pennsylvania orchards and blend them with honey from local apiaries — then let time do the rest.
Heritage Gold
A dry, crisp cider built on heirloom apples from the Allegheny foothills. Bright apple skin, a whisper of spice, and a finish that lingers.
Wildflower Mead
Raw wildflower honey from Pennsylvania apiaries, fermented slow and low. Floral nose, honeyed body, and a quiet dryness that invites another sip.
Blush Barrel
A barrel-aged cider kissed with tart cherries and aged on white oak. Pale rose hue, complex tannins, and a finish that tastes like late autumn.
Iron City Sour
A wild-fermented sour cider aged in bourbon barrels with tart cherries. Sharp, complex, and unapologetically bold — a Pittsburgh original.
Clover & Thyme
A botanical mead infused with fresh clover and thyme from our garden. Delicate herbs, bright honey, and a clean, dry finish that changes with every pour.
Spiced Apple Cider
Our take on the classic — warm cinnamon, allspice, and orange peel folded into a rich apple base. Served hot or cold. A year-round comfort in a glass.
Crafted Here.
Rooted Here.
Threadbare Cider and Mead was born from a simple conviction: the best fermented drinks don't need to be complicated — they need to be honest. We started in a garage with two oak barrels and a question no one else in Pittsburgh was asking.
Today, every batch still carries that same restless curiosity. We work with heritage apple varieties that most people have never tasted, source honey from apiaries within 50 miles of our door, and age our meads long enough that the finish tells its own story.
Our taproom on Ross Park Mall Drive is where the barrels open and the conversations start. Come for the cider. Stay for the company.
Events & Gatherings
From barrel tastings to live music, our taproom is a space for connection. Here's what's coming up.
Flight Fridays
Six pours, one hour, no rush. Sample our rotating lineup with guided notes from our cidermaker. $15 per person.
Live & Liquid
Local musicians, local pours, good company. Acoustic sets paired with seasonal releases every first Saturday.
Private Events
Celebrate milestones, host corporate gatherings, or throw a tasting party. We handle the pours — you handle the memories.
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Pittsburgh, PA 15237-3837
Let's Pour
Something Together
Whether you're planning a private event, have a question about our current releases, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.
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