18 Feb 2015 --- Woodchuck Hard Cider opened the U.S. market to craft hard cider 24 years ago, handcrafting its cider from premium ingredients in Vermont. Woodchuck had the gumption to re-introduce a historical American beverage, and that spunk paid off. Craft cider caught on, Woodchuck continues to lead the craft cider industry, with a passionate focus on innovation, quality and its Vermont roots.