As Cidermaker, Zach is responsible for all aspects of cider production, including pressing, fermenting, sourcing fruit, orchard maintenance, R&D, and most importantly, ensuring that every drop in each bottle is of the utmost quality.  Zach has nearly two decades of experience in the Food and Beverage industry including large scale food production, managing Fast Casual restaurants, and cooking in Fine Dining kitchens.  His resume includes the Sandridge Food Corporation, Chipotle Mexican Grill,

AMP 150, Astoria Cafe and Market and an internship with Saucisson Butcher Shop.

 

In 2016 Zach joined the brewery team at the Great Lakes Brewing Company. It was there that he discovered his love of the beverage world.  Over the past 8 years he has grown from Bottler, to leading the bottling line as Operator, to his current role as Cellar Technician.  Having spent countless hours honing his craft, foraging wild apples, and learning the ins-and-outs of cider production, he is eager to begin his next chapter - crafting Traditional Cider for the Modern Table at Northwest Territory Cider Co. with his wife.

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In 2023 Zach earned a certificate in Tree Fruit Production & Orchard Management from the Cornell University Small Farms Extension Program, and became a Cider Institute of North America (CINA) certified cider maker.

 

In his free time Zach loves being Daddy to his son Rhys, blasting alt-country in his beloved Ford, spending time in the outdoors with his puppy, curling up with his wife and cat at home, and obsessing over nerdy topics such as dinosaurs (ask him about his wedding ring) and Star Wars.

As Director of Operations, Allison oversees all aspects of managing the business, including finance, marketing, event planning, cider club and retail sales and above all, ensuring the highest quality of guest experience during tastings and company events. Allison brings to the team over 15 years of experience in fine dining, casual fine dining and event management, including a decade of work in New York City. Her resume includes Michelin-starred institutions such as Thomas Keller's per se, Danny Meyer's The Modern, and April Bloomfield's The Breslin. She is certified in Viticulture and Vinification from the American Sommelier’s Society, and in her spare time offers wine education to individuals and organizations including the Cuyahoga County Public Library system.

 

In 2019 Allison took the role of General Manager of Brewpub Operations at Great Lakes Brewing Co., where she oversaw the Brewpub, Tours, Gift Shop and Private Events. Though she loved the beer world, she and Zach dreamed of opening a cidery, and she wanted to learn how to launch a beverage brand. So in 2021 she started her own consulting firm, NWT Hospitality Consulting - focused on marketing and operations management for hospitality and beverage focused businesses - and worked with Hard Mule Seltzer Co. to launch Moscow Mule True Original Hard Seltzer, it’s variety pack and imperial hard seltzer, and the early ideation of Kick Fizz - a hemp and CBD based line of flavored seltzers.

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She loves antiquing, gardening, interior design, and eating the delicious meals Zach cooks for her! In 2023 she took on her most ambitious role yet - Mommy to her son Rhys. Her passions are early American history, wine and hard cider, and throwing a good party, and she's looking forward to launching Northwest Territory Cider Co. in summer of 2025!