Cider Corps to open Nov. 11 in downtown Mesa for Veterans Day open house

Cider Corps, the cidery and taproom under construction in downtown Mesa, will host an open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Veteran’s Day – Saturday, Nov. 11.

Located on Robson just south of Main, brothers Jason and Josh Duren’s new business is just two blocks from the finish of the Veterans Day parade in Mesa.

From 10-11 a.m. that day, Cider Corps will be selling mulled cider (non-alcoholic) and hot coffee to go so people can stay warm while watching the parade.

A variety of their signature ciders will available for growler or 32-ounce crowler fills ($12-$20). There also will be special “pie ciders,” such as mixed berry and pumpkin, as well as a cold-brewed coffee cider.

Opening on Veteran’s Day has special meaning for the Durens, who started making cider as a hobby after Jason suffered traumatic brain injuries from IED blasts in Afghanistan.

“To open the taproom this way is the embodiment of Cider Corps’ mission: Drink great ciders, honor great sacrifice,” Josh says. “We want it to be a place for veterans to be honored through times of awareness.”

Although the cidery’s opening still is a month away, the brothers’ ciders already are available at more than 30 restaurants and bars in Arizona.