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I’ve been reviewing non-alcoholic beer for a while but so far I hadn’t heard of a non-alcoholic cider—or in this case, perry—until now. Nashi Orchards, based on Vashon Island near Seattle, debuted a new NA perry (same as a cider, but made with pears instead of apples) that is the … Continue reading
Time for some cider reviews! I’ve got five reviews of ciders from Portland Cider, showcasing the company’s recent package redesign efforts as well as new additions to its lineup. The cider sent me samples of these recently, representing a solid cross-section of the current offerings, so let’s get right to the … Continue reading
2 Towns Ciderhouse of Corvallis released a monster cider this spring with a whopping 12.5% ABV—Super Bad Apple, the “bigger, badder, bolder sequel” to its The Bad Apple Imperial Cider. I’d posted the details about Super Bad Apple previously, and the cidery had sent me bottles to sample as well. … Continue reading
2 Towns Ciderhouse has a new fruit cider out, made with dragon fruit, which borrows some branding inspiration from a popular 80s movie: Dragon’s Day Off. This limited release cider also has passion fruit and some hibiscus for a tropical profile. Full press release: Invoking a nostalgic nod towards a … Continue reading
Oregon’s largest cider maker 2 Towns Ciderhouse announced recently that the company is now distributing its ciders in Colorado and Indiana. With this expansion, 2 Towns’ ciders are now available in 14 states. Details can be found in the respective press releases: Colorado is distributed through CSA Distributing, while in … Continue reading
I received a package from Portland Cider late last week, with a selection of new and returning ciders representing nine years of ciders from the company. The five varieties include three new ones, and all showcase a new, refreshed branding for the cans (which is looking pretty sharp!). Two of … Continue reading
Portland Cider Company is growing—and the company recently announced that this growth takes it to Colorado, where it partnered with Eagle Rock Distributing to bring its ciders to the Centennial State. Details: Portland Cider Co. has expanded its distribution footprint to include the state of Colorado through a partnership with … Continue reading
Events are continuing to come back after being on hiatus for the past two years, and this month the Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest returns, taking place on April 30 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. More than 20 cideries will be pouring and ticket packages stagger between $10, $20, … Continue reading
2 Towns Ciderhouse expanded its Cosmic Crisp® line of ciders this year, adding two new fruited varieties to join the original Cosmic Crisp imperial cider made from Cosmic Crisp apples. The cidery dubbed the new series its Cosmic Explorer Series, all of which are 8% alcohol by volume. The new … Continue reading
The end of last month saw two new year-round, core ciders added to the lineup by Portland Cider Company, in the leadup to its 9th anniversary. These new ciders are True Brut, a dry cider fermented with champagne yeast, and Strawberry Pineapple, a fruited blend with a tropical flair. Press … Continue reading