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Buried Barrel Hard Cider comes from apples on the Pankow Farm in Castile, NY. Family & Pet-Friendly. Farms from those times were diverse and self-sufficient.

The Story of Buried Barrel Hard Cider

A few short generations ago, most of the American population lived on the farm. People worked hard every day and every season from sunup to sundown. Food was raised on the farm from the livestock, vegetable gardens and fruit trees. With all of that hard work, there was also special times for celebrations with family, friends and neighbors. Special meals requi

red drawing on reserved stored foods and drinks. Most farms had abundant apple trees. Apples from harvest were preserved and made into apple sauce and canned for later use. Some apples also made their way into cider and this is the inspiration for the Buried Barrel Brand. Hard work required a hard drink for special celebrations. Hard Cider was the homemade drink. In late fall, apples were crushed and placed into a barrel with yeast and added sugar and flavorings. These barrels were sealed and buried in the ground to ferment and age. The science was not exact. Farmers learned by doing and experience. They didn’t go to the internet for clues or the state authorities for permits. They put themselves and faith into the process and got out what they put in. Buried Barrel Hard Cider comes exclusively from apples on the Pankow Farm in Castile, NY. For many generations this dairy farm has run a U-Pick orchard along Glen Iris Rd at the entrance to Letchworth State Park. They have buried and unburied many barrels of hard cider for family celebrations. Today’s cider is a toast to their heritage and a way to keep this special land and orchard in production for future generations. Cheers!

08/06/2026

Thank you Arc GLOW for helping design and print our race posters!

If anyone would like one to hang in their place of business/employment, I’ll be happy to get you one! ☺️

08/03/2026

🇺🇸🏃 Registration is LIVE! 🏃🇺🇸

The wait is finally over! Registration is now open for our second Buried Barrel Hard Cider Trail 5K! This year’s theme is – All American! 🎉🇺🇸

👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Castile/BuriedBarrelHardCiderTRAIL5KAllAmerican

First, I want to thank everyone for your patience. I know it took a little longer than expected to get registration up and running. If you know me, you know I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist—I wanted to make sure everything was just right before opening it up!

That said, with any new registration system, there’s always a chance something doesn’t work quite as planned. If you notice anything that seems off or run into any issues while registering, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d truly appreciate the feedback so I can get it corrected as quickly as possible.

We’re incredibly excited to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with all of you on the trails! This year’s race is about more than just crossing the finish line—it’s about celebrating our freedom, our beautiful countryside, our community, and giving back to organizations that make a difference right here at home.

Cheers! 🥂🍎

07/11/2026

From the bottom of our hearts… thank you. 🫶🏽

What started as a celebration of our country turned into an incredible day filled with friends, family, great food, amazing music, and a community that continues to humble us with its support.

🎶 A huge thank you to Herbal Tonic for putting on an incredible performance! And a special cheers to Mike Yanno as he played his final show before heading off to Tennessee. We wish you nothing but success on your next adventure—you’ll always have friends here at Buried Barrel!

🐖 Thank you to Eric Vanvalkenburg for providing the absolutely delicious pig!
🥗 Thank you to Old Souls Catering for all the delicious fixings!
🍪 Thank you Rise and Bloom for the yummy chocolate chip cookies!
❤️ Thank you to Dorothy for all of your help keeping the food running smoothly!
🎆 And a huge shoutout to our official birthday candle lighter-upper for putting on one insanely awesome fireworks display that gave America the birthday celebration she deserved!

To our family and friends who helped with setup, parking, cleanup, teardown, and the countless behind-the-scenes jobs that most people never see—this event simply wouldn’t have happened without you. Your willingness to jump in wherever needed means more than words can express.

Most of all, thank you to every single person who came out to celebrate with us. Whether you’ve visited us once or have been with us since the beginning, you’ve helped make Buried Barrel Hard Cider what it is today. Your encouragement, support, and friendship have meant the world to Nick and me. We truly have the best community anyone could ask for.

As our spring/summer season comes to a close, we’d simply like to say… thank you. ❤️

We are now closed for the season and will reopen on Saturday, August 29, for another beautiful fall season. Until then, we hope you enjoy the rest of your summer, make wonderful memories, and know how grateful we are for each and every one of you.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🍎🥂

We’ll see you this fall!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸❤️ Happy 250th Birthday, America! ❤️🇺🇸

Today is more than just the Fourth of July—it’s a celebration of 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the enduring spirit of our nation. We are incredibly thankful for the brave men and women, past and present, whose sacrifices have protected the freedoms we enjoy every day. May God bless our troops, our veterans, and the United States of America.

Today also marks our final day of the season at Buried Barrel Hard Cider, and we’d love to celebrate with you!

🍎 Taproom opens at 12:00 PM
🪑 If you’re planning to stay for the festivities, we highly recommend bringing a lawn chair, as seating will be limited.
🐖 Our locally raised, locally smoked pig roast meals will begin around 3:00 PM.
🎟️ If you pre-purchased a meal, yours is guaranteed. We will also have meals available for purchase on-site while supplies last, and we’ll post an update once we’re sold out.
🎶 Herbal Tonic takes the stage around 6:30 PM.
🎆 At dusk, we’ll come together to celebrate America’s birthday under the evening sky with a patriotic finale.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our little cidery, local agriculture, and our community throughout the season. We can’t think of a better way to wrap it up than celebrating the greatest country in the world with all of you.

🇺🇸 God bless America, and Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

SATURDAY, July 4 at Buried Barrel Hard Cider - our LAST day of the spring season!

🍎 The taproom opens at 12:00PM. WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC the ENTIRE DAY.

🐖 Pig Roast will begin serving around 3:00PM. There are tickets still available online for pre-order and of course you can purchase in person too! Pulled pork (locally raised, locally smoked by Eric V.) baked beans, salt potatoes, mac salad, cole slaw, roll and butter and a homemade chocolate chip cookie made by Rise and Bloom !!
🎟️ Meal ticket link: https://tinyurl.com/4882uth8

🎸 Herbal Tonic takes the stage at 6:30PM!

🎆 At dusk we light the candles to celebrate America's 250th Birthday!!

**Meals can be taken to go.**

🇺🇸God bless America
❤️God bless our Troops
🦅God Bless the Freedoms we are privileged to enjoy

We can't wait to celebrate with you all!!!!!!

06/26/2026

Stop by Buried Barrel Hard Cider this Saturday or Sunday—we’re open from 12–5 PM for one of our final weekends of the season. Believe it or not, this is our second-to-last weekend before we wrap up our spring season.

We won’t have a food truck this weekend, so feel free to pack a picnic or charcuterie board, or grab takeout from one of our wonderful local eateries and enjoy it with your favorite cider.

Then join us one last time on July 4 for our final day of the season, featuring our Pig Roast, Herbal Tonic and a celebration of America’s 250th Birthday! 🇺🇸🐖 It’s going to be a fantastic way to close out the season, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🐖 Pig Roast Meal Ticket Link in comments! 🤤

06/19/2026

🍎 Father’s Day Weekend at Buried Barrel Hard Cider 🍎

Join us this weekend as we celebrate all the dads, grandpas, brothers, uncles, mentors, and the great men who make a difference in our lives.

📅 Saturday, June 20
We will NOT have a food truck on site Saturday, but we encourage you to support one of our local eateries and bring your favorite takeout to enjoy at the cidery.

📅 Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day!
🔥 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 '𝐍 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐁𝐐 will be serving up their delicious barbecue, making it the perfect way to celebrate Dad.

Plus, all the men who visit on Sunday will receive a special sweet treat from us! Just like Mother’s Day, we believe Father’s Day is about celebrating not only dads, but all the men in our lives who lead, teach, support, and inspire us every day.

We look forward to spending Father’s Day weekend with you at Buried Barrel Hard Cider!

⏰ Open Saturday & Sunday from 12 PM – 5 PM

Cheers! 🥂🍎 Smoke 'N the Valley BBQ

06/16/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us last Thursday for the historic Big Boy No. 4014 viewing party. We were honored to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with so many friends, neighbors, families, and visitors.

We’d also like to thank Two Farm Boys Concessions for keeping everyone fed and helping make the day even more enjoyable.

As Big Boy 4014 thundered past, there was a feeling of pride that is hard to put into words. Watching people line the tracks, wave their flags, smile, cheer, and simply enjoy the moment together was truly special.

One thing we can all agree on is that while America can sometimes feel messy and divided, events like this remind us how important community is. For a few moments, we all came together to celebrate something remarkable, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Thanks to your generosity, we also raised $200 through parking donations. We are proud to present those funds to Amanda Crowley, who hosted a fundraiser on Sunday, June 14, benefiting the Wilmot Cancer Institute and its important cancer research and survivorship programs right here in our region. 🎗️

Thank you again for supporting not only Buried Barrel Hard Cider, but also local businesses, local causes, and the spirit of community that makes places like ours so special. 🫶🏽

📸 If you captured photos from the day, we’d love to see them in the comments!

Address

6517 Denton Corners Road
Castile, NY
14427

Opening Hours

Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15855661706

Website

http://buriedbarrel.com/

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