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2 Towns Ciderhouse has a couple of new ciders out, starting with The Baddie, a collaboration with the Pink Lady apple brand developed by an all-women-led initiative at the company and released in conjunction with Women’s History Month (and pertinent for today especially—International Women’s Day). A portion of the proceeds … Continue reading
The Northwest Cider Symposium is taking place in Tacoma, Washington this month, on March 13 and 14, the annual convention and trade show supporting Pacific Northwest cider hosted by the Northwest Cider Association. If you’re interested in the ins and outs of cider and/or the cider industry, it could be … Continue reading
2 Towns Ciderhouse of Corvallis, Oregon introduced its newest cider released in 19.2 ounce stovepipe cans, Pristine Peach, a peach apricot cider with 6.9% alcohol by volume. It’s the third cider released in the larger format, joining the year-round flagship lineup. Press release with the details: Standing bright, sunny, and … Continue reading
This week Double Mountain Brewery announced the lineup for 2023 in its seasonal cider line, along with a refreshed branding for the series. There are six ciders on the books, and the brewery sent out samples—I received three yesterday. Here are the details from the press release: You’ll notice a … Continue reading
Cider news from 2 Towns Ciderhouse as the company announced the release of its The Bad Apple imperial cider in cans for the first time. The Bad Apple is 10.5% ABV and is one of the company’s flagship brands. Press release: The #1 independent cidery in the country, the Pacific … Continue reading
Even though it’s after Christmas, we’re still in the holiday week and if you’re looking for an additional gift for the cider drinker in your life, or have some gift money you’re looking to spend, checkout the Northwest Cider Association’s NW Cider Club “Winter Cheer” cider gift box. The Club … Continue reading
The final limited-run cider of 2022 from Portland Cider Company is out: Lemon Drop Cider. Inspired by lemon drop cocktail—or perhaps lemon drop candy—it’s crafted with Meyer lemons and elderflower petals. Press release: As the days grow colder and the nights grow longer, Portland Cider Company is pouring liquid sunshine … Continue reading
Portland Cider Company released its holiday ciders this month, highlighting the return of its popular Crangerine and packaging taproom favorite Santa’s Sauce in cans for the first time. If you’re looking for specialty ciders to pair with your holiday feasting, now’s the time to seek these out. Press release: Portland … Continue reading
The two most recent additions to Zupan’s Markets’ Farm To Market collaboration series saw the Portland grocery chain teaming up with Wayfinder Beer and Bauman’s Cider. Both releases are perfect for fall drinking, and the PR agency sent me samples of them recently. My notes on each are below. Wayfinder … Continue reading
The onset of holiday season means winter and holidays beers and ciders, and 2 Towns Ciderhouse is mixing up its winter offering this year with a specialty cider spiced with mulling spices: Spice Spice Baby. There’s also honey and oak joining the spice party. Press release: Rocking honey and mulling … Continue reading