CATEGORY: Consumer Products. Description: Julian Hard Cider, located in Julian, CA, carries on the traditions of the small mining town. Julian is known worldwide for their delicious apples and apple based deserts. These famous apples lend a distinct quality to the company's cider. Due to hard apple cider gaining in popularity with craft beers, the industry has become a international hot commodity. Julian Hard Cider has begun exporting their hand-crafted cider to a dozen countries including; Korea, Japan, Australia, and France. The company has experienced a 10% growth in the beginning of 2013 and expects a total 20% increase in sales by the end of the year. With the help of several agencies including the SBA, SBDC, and U.S. Department of Commerce the company plans to expand it's operation in Julian, CA.