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Dry Cut: Dendric Estate’s First Cider Hits the Shelves

Dendric Estate’s mountain-grown cider dreams come to life with the release of Dry Cut — a crisp, dry first offering now available near Park City.

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Dendric Estate cidery team at their mountain orchard near Park City

Dendric Estate, a mountain cidery sitting at 6,440 feet in northeastern Utah and 20 minutes from Park City, released its first cider product on Friday July 11, 2025.

“Our passion for producing dry premium cider is finally coming to fruition with the release of Dendric Estate’s initial product, Dry Cut,” said Dendric Estate Founder Brendan Coyle. “We have been intentional, methodical, and patient through each and every step of our process, and we are excited to share these momentous first sips with  our community.” 

“Crisp, with elevated acidity and a medium tannin structure, Dendric Estate’s Dry Cut is all at once tropical, bright, and mineral. Tasting notes include fresh flavors of citrus, white nectarine, lemon peel, and passionfruit for a refreshing sip.”

The Dendric Estate orchard provides a stage for growing classic apple varietals that balance tannins and acids, to produce dry, complex ciders that celebrate the fruit and the environment it comes from.

Dry Cut will be available at Dendric Estate’s on-site package agency (21+ only), with a 2 bottle per customer limit while Dendric Estate ramps up to full production. Thirsty readers will also be able to find Dry Cut on menus at select restaurants and bars in Park City and Salt Lake City later this month.

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