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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
Even though this is the Beer Advent Calendar, I like to mix it up a bit and in recent years have been including cider as one of the calendar selections; cider is beer-adjacent and just as festive during the holidays and it’s a fun addition. Hence we come to the … 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 latest year-round specialty cider to roll out of Portland Cider Company is Prickly Punch, featuring prickly pear cactus fruit with orange, guava, and strawberry. It joins the company’s core lineup and clocks in at 6% ABV. Details: Portland Cider Co. has added a new selection to its lineup of … 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
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
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
I’m a little late posting this news as Portland Cider Company’s month-long anniversary celebration is in full swing—but the cider maker is commemorating it’s ninth with events leading up to the anniversary party at its Clackamas Taproom on Saturday, April 16. Details: Portland Cider Co. invites cider lovers everywhere to join … Continue reading
It was earlier this month when the press releases for pumpkin beers started coming out. Is August too early? With the pandemic still raging I’m going to say no, drink what makes you happy, though I hate to miss the opportunity to link to my Pumpkin Beer Manifesto from a … Continue reading