Angry Orchard Takes Flight: JetBlue Brings America's Number One Hard Cider On Board

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2015 – JetBlue today announced that Angry Orchard Crisp Apple – the number one selling hard cider in the U.S.^[1] – will be available on all its flights in 12oz cans. Hard cider has recently come back in a big way here in the US and continues to grow in popularity, and for the first time, JetBlue customers will be able to enjoy it up in the sky.

"Here at Angry Orchard, we have been experimenting with cider recipes for twenty years," said Angry Orchard Cider Maker David Sipes. "Angry Orchard Crisp Apple, the only hard cider available on JetBlue, is crisp and refreshing. It mixes the sweetness of apples with a subtle dryness for a well-balanced cider, perfect to enjoy on the ground or 35,000 feet in the air."

To help celebrate this launch, Angry Orchard and JetBlue hosted a cider tasting event in Jet Blue’s state-of-the-art Terminal 5 at JFK airport in New York last week. Eligible JetBlue customers sampled the cider and learned about the craftsmanship that goes into each batch of Angry Orchard, from apple to glass.

"At JetBlue we strive to offer something unique to our customers and we are excited to be the only U.S. airline to offer cider onboard. Angry Orchard Crisp Apple is a refreshing alternative to our craft beer or wine selection and we know our customers will appreciate and enjoy our latest offering," said Jamie Perry, vice president, brand and product development, JetBlue. 

For two decades, the cider makers at Angry Orchard have traveled around the world in search of the perfect ingredients for cider making. It’s that commitment to innovation and sense of exploration that makes JetBlue and Angry Orchard an ideal partnership, encouraging passengers and drinkers alike to branch out.

Angry Orchard Crisp Apple is now available on all JetBlue flights, both domestic and international, in 12oz cans. You can find Angry Orchard hard ciders nationwide, available in bottles, on draft and in cans. Cans, like those served on JetBlue, are perfect for drinking occasions that require the convenience of drinking from a can, like tailgating, picnics and barbeques. For more information about JetBlue, visit: www.jetblue.com. For more information about Angry Orchard Hard Cider, visit: www.angryorchard.com.