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Proudly Highlighting: Double Shovel Cider Company

July 7, 2017

Anchorage, Success Story

Tearing into its second year of business, Double Shovel Cider Company is Alaska’s first micro-cidery… and they’re taking the State by storm. A very … tasty … storm.

Read about their journey here!

From left, Double Shovel's Kombuch Cider, Extra Dry Cider, Grapefruit Lavender and Honey Common ciders. — From left, Double Shovel’s Kombucha Cider, Extra Dry Cider, Grapefruit Lavender and Honey Common ciders.

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