About

Heritage | Impact | Leadership

Grandpère Paul Maubert, the mentor of our founder and cidermaker, Paul H. Maubert.

Our Heritage


Heavy Branch Cidery’s story begins in 1977 over lunch in Paris. Our co-founder, Paul, was a young university student sitting at the table with his Grandpère, Henri Maubert, and Uncle Jean. As usual, their conversation shifted to French beverages, and Jean, a Rhône wine enthusiast, made a joke about cider. However, the Maubert family was from Normandy and held one of France’s last private licenses to produce calvados, an apple brandy made from distilled hard cider. Being a proud Norman, Grandpère wouldn’t let the joke go unchallenged, insisting, 

 
“Cider can be as fine as Champagne.” 
 

That idea stuck. Paul inherited more than just an opinion. Grandpère entrusted him with cider-making wisdom from generations of tradition: blend the right apples, select the right yeast, and master the cellar. Above all, be meticulous.
 
Co-founders Paul and Cyd Maubert brought their love of France, food, and cider together to create Heavy Branch Cider.
Years later, after serving in the Marines and living abroad, Paul returned to the U.S. and began experimenting—crafting small batches, blending apples, and applying a two-stage fermentation process inspired by the Méthode Champenoise. Along the way, he met Cyd, a devoted foodie, whose love of artful meals and lingering conversations mirrored his own. They married, raised a family, and soon transformed their shared passion into a purpose.

Today, our team continues to uphold the core principles of Grandpère’s wisdom. Whether paired with a meal, raised in celebration, or shared in quiet conversation, Heavy Branch Cidery invites you to slow down and taste the story.

 

Our Impact

At Heavy Branch Cidery, our purpose extends beyond the glass.
We believe that great cider can do more than taste good; it can also do good.
 

Mission

We craft only the finest cider to enhance exceptional food,
celebrate milestones, and foster joyful, authentic moments.

 

Commitments

A commitment to quality, people, and the planet defines
how Heavy Branch Cidery moves forward.
 
Apples on a branch–Heavy Branch Cidery’s commitment to quality, people, and the planet.

Meet Our Team

Leadership


 
Paul Maubert headshot

PAUL MAUBERT

CO-FOUNDER, CEO, AND
CIDER MAKER

Paul leverages decades of cider-making and leadership experience to oversee Heavy Branch Cidery's production and operations with precision, care, and a deep respect for craftsmanship.
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Cyd Maubert Headshot

CYD MAUBERT

CO-FOUNDER, CHAIRPERSON, AND
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
 
Cyd shapes the company’s creative vision, marketing strategy, and customer experience, ensuring that Heavy Branch Cidery stands out in both trade and consumer markets.
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