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Schilling Hard Cider of Seattle offers a line of imperial ciders under its Excelsior series, all at least 8% alcohol by volume and branded with a space theme (or “Space Giraffe” might be a better descriptor, based on the labels). The latest in the series is an imperial pineapple cider, … Continue reading
Avid Cider is expanding and this week announced its latest move—to Redmond. The company will be taking over the production brewery space currently occupied by Silver Moon Brewing; it’s a 15,000 square foot facility and will include much of the current equipment already there. Both companies issued press releases this … Continue reading
Double Mountain Brewery has a new line of reserve ciders out now, specialty ciders crafted to showcase old world cider traditions and specialty apple varietals. As part of the rollout, the brewery sent me a bottle of Irene Rosé Red Fleshed Cider to sample. Details from the press release: Double … Continue reading
Bend’s Avid Cider Company is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and has a lineup of 10 cider releases along with a slate of events for the month of June. It all culminates on June 30 with the “Cheers to 10 Years” concert and celebration, with all 10 ciders on … Continue reading
Here are reviews for two recent ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse that were released this spring, and for which the company sent me samples. The first, Pristine Peach, is available in the cidery’s new large format stovepipe cans (19.2 ounces), joining Outcider and Strawberade. The other, The Baddie, is a … Continue reading
Hood River’s Double Mountain Brewery revamped the look for its line of ciders this year, one that is inspired by matchbook designs from the 1940s and 1950s according to the press release. Along with the new designs, the brewery slated six ciders for release this year, and sent me three … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin is cider-focused with the spotlight on Avid Cider Company, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Avid marks the occasion with a branding refresh and a new imperial cider, Royal Apricot. Royal Apricot joins Golden Delish in the cidery’s Imperial Series, with 8.5% alcohol … Continue reading
Avid Cider of Bend, Oregon recently announced a brand refresh, starting with its flagship Blackberry Cider, as well as its newest release—Royal Apricot Imperial Cider. Both ciders are available in six-packs of 12-ounce cans. Royal Apricot joins the company’s Imperial Series which includes Golden Delish; these ciders are 8.5% alcohol … Continue reading
It’s been a busy week for sample deliveries and I’m not done posting about them yet! One of the packages that arrived was from Seattle’s Schilling Hard Cider—two cans of the company’s latest imperial cider in its Excelsior lineup, Excelsior Pineapple. Nicknamed “Spaceport,” it’s the fourth in the Excelsior lineup, … Continue reading
I’ve still got a backlog of beer review notes, so why not grind through more of the pumpkin beers (plus a cider)? Here are three more reviews on the various pumpkin brews I enjoyed last fall. Abomination Brewing – Midnight Snack From what I can tell, Abomination Brewing is a roaming … Continue reading