Lake Chelan is filled with over 30 wineries offering tastings, but some of us aren’t entirely as enthralled with wine as others. So if you are visiting Lake Chelan and need a tasting experience catered to a different need, then we’ve got your answer. Try these six businesses scattered throughout the Valley for various tastes, from handcrafted cider to beer!
ROOTWOOD CIDER
Located on the outskirts of Manson, you will find Rootwood Cider’s orchard location. Surrounded by apple orchards, here you will be able to taste some of Lake Chelan’s finest ciders made directly from the apples that encircle you!
Bonus: Lake Effect is the downtown Manson location for Rootwood Cider. While Lake Effect still offers a smattering of local wines to buy, they also provide several hard ciders, microbrews, and a full food menu! Here, everyone in your group can find something they like.
Photo | Rootwood Cider
STEELHEAD CIDER
Steelhead is the perfect place to grab a delicious cider or beer before dinner. This hidden gem boasts over twenty cider taps, beer, champagne and more! Take yourself back to the 80s when you head upstairs to play a fun round of Nintendo 64 with your partner or new friends!
Photo | Steelhead Cider
LAKE CHELAN BREWERY
The Lake Chelan Brewery is, of course, best known for its beer selection. Also situated on the main street of downtown Manson, this brewpub offers beer on tap or from bottles. Try their in-house selections produced on a seven-barrel system in which they’ve recently added a delicious IPA!
Photo | Lake Chelan Brewery
STORMY MOUNTAIN BREWING
Another great place to find in-house or other on-tap beer, Stormy Mountain Brewery, does not disappoint. If you happen to be staying in the valley on a Wednesday night, make sure that you visit this spot for a fun round of family trivia starting at 6pm!
Photo | Stormy Mountain Brewing
WASHINGTON GOLD CIDER
While the Lake Chelan Winery is best known for its wine, they also produce a delicious tasting cider. Visit their fun tasting room or their sister winery, Wapato Point Cellars, to purchase a bottle of their Washington Gold Cider. You might even find a bottle or two at your local grocery store!
Photo | Washington Gold Cider
CHELANCRAFT CIDER
ChelanCraft Cider is open for cider tastings and bottles to go! Try their Blueberry, Cherry Vanilla, Ginger Pear, or Lemon varietals. Like one? Take a bottle to go as you continue exploring the valley.
Photo | ChelanCraft Cider
Whether you prefer wine, cider, or beer, the Lake Chelan Valley has a little something for all! Stay on the sandy beaches of Wapato Point and discover all the tastes that this valley has to offer.