About

An Open Invitation

ERIS was inspired by the Greek goddess known for causing mayhem. As the story goes, Eris threw the golden apple of discord into a party that she wasn’t invited to, creating chaos as everyone scrambled for its beauty.

As cider makers in a city of over 100 breweries and women in a male-dominated industry, we know what it’s like not to be invited to the party. That’s why we focus on inclusivity, approachability, and accessibility in everything we do.

We started ERIS as our way of throwing a golden apple into the Chicago scene.

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Meet the Team

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Michelle Foik
Co-Owner

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Katy Pizza
Co-Owner

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Nunzino Pizza
Chief Strategy Officer

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Mark Beery
Head Brewer / Cider Master

Our Roots

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We built this business through perseverance, and we continue to be solutions-oriented and resourceful. We bring ingenuity and flexibility to everything we do, and we take pride in our work, our products, and our service.

We celebrate, honor, and acknowledge our Chicago roots, our community past and present, and cider's place in the landscape of U.S. history. 

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We love a good story. Stories feed our souls. We embrace creativity, quirkiness, imagination, and unconventional approaches. The ERIS spirit is audacious.

We dream big and bold, and we don’t settle.