AEppelTreow Winery & Distillery

Cider mill · Burlington · Wisconsin

A farmhouse cidery working out of a barn on Brightonwoods Orchard south of Burlington, pressing hard cider, perry and spirits from its own trees. Sit down for a flight in the tasting room, then walk the mowed orchard paths or picnic under trees that are turning color by late September.

Best for: Cider lovers touring southeastern Wisconsin's apple country

Don’t miss

  • Hard cider, perry and spirits tastings
  • Orchard walking paths and picnic grounds
  • Flights and carry out bottles

Plan your visit

Open year-round

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 12–October 16

Color builds from October 6 · mostly bare by November 4

Color starts: October 6Peak: October 14Bare: November 4AugustDecember

Sampled at AEppelTreow Winery & Distillery’s own coordinates and elevation (256 m) rather than a regional average.

Wisconsin is sampled at 33 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Wisconsin is running 6 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to AEppelTreow Winery & Distillery

You get about 17 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 23. That runs roughly 6 days later than the rest of Wisconsin.

Figure about 30 mi from Milwaukee. Chicago is about 59 mi out. It is open year-round, so color is the only thing to time.

AEppelTreow Winery & Distillery on the map

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Frequently asked

When does AEppelTreow Winery & Distillery peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 12–October 16 (best estimate October 14). Color starts around October 6 and is mostly bare by November 4.
How do I get to AEppelTreow Winery & Distillery?
AEppelTreow Winery & Distillery is in Burlington. The closest city is Milwaukee, about 30 mi away. It's part of Wisconsin's fall lineup.

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