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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
One of things I like about the annual Hollow Jack pumpkin cider from 2 Towns Ciderhouse is that each year, the cidery releases a different recipe. The base is the same: fresh-pressed apples and heirloom pumpkins. What makes this year’s version stand out is that it’s seasoned with chai spices. … Continue reading
One of the latest ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse, and the final one for the year in the company’s fruit seasonal line, is Crimson Bliss, featuring cranberries and black currants blended with the base cider. It’s a combination designed to evoke the holidays, of course! Press release: Just in time … Continue reading
The latest Farm-to-Market collaboration brew from Zupan’s Markets isn’t a beer—this time around, it’s a cider crafted with Bauman’s Cider. It’s a Barrel-Aged Estate Heirloom Cider, and is the 21st release in the Farm-to-Market series, available exclusively at Zupan’s. Press release: Zupan’s Markets has partnered with local cidery Bauman’s Cider … Continue reading