Brooklyn Cider House is owned and operated by Peter and Susan Yi. The story began in 2014 when Peter, former owner of PJ's Wine & Spirits in New York City, discovered the traditional ciders of Spain's Basque region during a wine trip. Until then, he had been a passionate wine lover with little interest in cider, but he returned from the trip a changed man.

Peter convinced his sister, Susan, to join him, and within a year they had purchased Twin Star Orchard in New Paltz, New York, which included 50 planted acres of mature heirloom apple varieties, along with additional younger plantings established after they took ownership. Their cider production began soon after, with their first releases arriving in the fall of 2015. Originally operating out of Bushwick, Brooklyn Cider House has since relocated its cidery to the orchard in the Hudson Valley.

In an effort to cultivate the highest-quality fruit for their ciders, the Yi family has incorporated organic and biodynamic farming practices, working toward a more sustainable and ecologically conscious operation. Today, Twin Star Orchard comprises roughly 100 acres planted to over 40 heirloom apple varieties, supplying fruit for the majority of their production. Additional fruit is sourced from nearby growers throughout the Hudson Valley.