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Even though the COVID-19 coronavirus has everything locked down, I can still share beer and cider reviews among other things to everyone something to read while you’re cooped up! Portland Cider Company released Blueberry Bourbon Basil at the beginning of the year (and good news—according to the original press release, … Continue reading
One nice thing about having samples delivered: I don’t have to go out and risk coronavirus infection to get beer. Or cider, in the case of today’s arrival: Portland Cider Company RazzBerry. RazzBerry features loads of bright raspberries combined with Northwest-grown apples, a touch of lemon zest, and juicy Hood … Continue reading
Not that there was any doubt, but co-owners Jeff and Lynda Parrish of Portland Cider Company issued a media statement today clarifying that Portland Cider is not actually closing: There have been a number of craft brewery and cidery closures in the Portland area recently. While we feel for our … Continue reading
Last week Portland Cider Company sent out its latest seasonal cider, Peach Berry, which arrived in two can formats: a 12-ounce blank with a wrap, and a full 19.2-ounce stovepipe. In addition to Oregon peaches, the cidery said it also added raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Even though the combination sounds … Continue reading
I haven’t seen much about rosé ciders but I did drink two that I’d received a short while back, which made me wonder if they were trending in some way. I don’t have any answers about that but I will talk about these two ciders which took different approaches to … Continue reading
Happy Friday! This last day of May/first weekend of June is looking to be a beautiful one, weather-wise, perfect for patio drinking and outdoor events! Here’s the roundup of news and events for the weekend in the Oregon beer scene; as always, I’ll be updating this post throughout the day … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, May 21. As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back often for updates. Culmination Brewing (Portland) is celebrating its fourth anniversary all this week, “with a week … Continue reading
Happy hump day! Have you raised a glass to American Craft Beer Week yet? Get on it! Here is the Oregon beer news for this Wednesday, May 15, which I’ll be updating throughout the day with news as I find it. McMenamins Kennedy School (Portland) is hosting the 4th annual … Continue reading
Happy Friday! We have an eventful weekend in store, celebrating both Easter on Sunday and Earth Day over the weekend (though Earth Day officially takes place on Monday). And of course, 4/20 which doesn’t pass without associated dank and snackworthy celebrations. What are your plans for the weekend? Maybe the … Continue reading
In addition to the Worthy beers I received this week, I’d also received two different fruited ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Portland Cider Company: Two Thorns and Pineapple Rosé, respectively. Raspberries and rose petals, and pineapple and blueberries. Definitely some interesting things in the fridge.