The #1 Apple Orchard in the U.S.
USA Today “10 Best” Reader’s Choice Award 2015, 2017 & 2020
Best American Apple Orchard: Beak & Skiff!
This family-owned orchard has been growing apples since onion farmer George Skiff and dairy farmer Andrew Beak joined forces in 1911 to plant apples on a hillside along Rte. 20. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Gala, McIntosh, Ginger Gold and Paula Red are just a few of the varieties offered from late August through late October. Live music events, Cider Fests, Orchard Runs and a Kids’ Magic Show add entertainment to the apple picking.
Cider, Spirits & Wine Awards & Honors
1911 Premium Vodka
- Double Gold – The Fifty Best
- Gold – NY Wine & Food
- Bronze – San Francisco Spirits Competition
1911 Gin
- Best In Class – NY State Fair
- Double Gold – The Fifty Best
- Bronze – San Francisco Spirits Competition
1911 Wine
Empire Dry Apple
- Silver – Great Lakes Wine Competition
McIntosh
- Gold – NY State Fair Wine Competition
- Silver – Finger Lakes Wine Competition
1911 Hard Cider
NEIPC Hopped
- Platinum – Cidercraft Magazine 2020 Awards
Black Cherry
- Doube Gold – Cidercraft Magazine 2020 Awards
Sour Cherry
- Gold – Cidercraft Magazine 2020 Awards
Original
- Bronze – Great Lakes Wine Competition
NY Hopped
- Silver – Finger Lakes Wine Competition
- Bronze – Great Lakes Wine Competition
Honey