Received: Thorntail Hard Agave canned cocktails

Received: Thorntail Hard Agave canned cocktails

Here’s something new that I received samples of last week: Thorntail Hard Agave, a new line of canned cocktails crafted in the Pacific Northwest. Coming in three flavors, the drinks are based on agave, the same plant from which tequila is produced, so naturally my first question is whether these … Continue reading

Craftwell Cocktails releases Top Shelf premium bottle series (received)

Craftwell Cocktails releases Top Shelf premium bottle series (received)

Craftwell Cocktails, the ready-to-drink cocktail brand of 2 Towns Ciderhouse, is releasing a new top-shelf premium cocktail lineup in bottles, featuring four flavors. These premium editions are nearly twice the strength of the original canned cocktails, at 20.5% ABV, and according to the press release they are best served over … Continue reading

Craftwell Cocktails: Peach Mojito, apple wine-based canned cocktail

Craftwell Cocktails: Peach Mojito, apple wine-based canned cocktail

The latest cocktail to join the Craftwell Cocktails lineup (the premium canned cocktail brand from 2 Towns Ciderhouse) is Peach Mojito, introduced earlier this year. These cocktails are created with an apple wine as the base alcohol, and blended with real fruit to achieve the various flavors, and Peach Mojito … Continue reading

Received: Peach Mojito canned cocktail from Craftwell Cocktails

Received: Peach Mojito canned cocktail from Craftwell Cocktails

Recently I posted the news about the new Peach Mojito flavor canned cocktail from Craftwell Cocktails (from 2 Towns Ciderhouse), and now I have samples! I received a four-pack of the new product last week. Peach Mojito, like the others in the company’s lineup, is an apple wine-based cocktail that … Continue reading

The latest release from 2 Towns’ Craftwell Cocktails is Peach Mojito

The latest release from 2 Towns’ Craftwell Cocktails is Peach Mojito

You may recall that 2 Towns Ciderhouse offers a line of canned cocktails under its Craftwell Cocktails brand; the new venture launched last spring with an initial offering of four apple wine-based cocktails. (I reviewed them here.) The company announced the latest flavor to join the lineup: Peach Mojito, made … Continue reading

New beer alternatives from 10 Barrel — cocktails and non-alcoholic

New beer alternatives from 10 Barrel — cocktails and non-alcoholic

Bend’s 10 Barrel Brewing joins the ranks of non-alcoholic beer companies with the introduction of NA IPA, its first NA brew. The company also announced the release of two new canned cocktails, Ranch Water and Golf Tea. Press release excerpt on the NA IPA: BEND-BASED BREWERY ADDS ALCOHOL- FREE ANYTIME … Continue reading

Reviewing the canned cocktail lineup from Craftwell Cocktails

Reviewing the canned cocktail lineup from Craftwell Cocktails

Craftwell Cocktails is the new canned cocktail venture from 2 Towns Ciderhouse, featuring a new line of four wine-based cocktails that I originally posted about here. The company sent me cans of each flavor to sample and review. The front of the can reads “wine cocktail” and the finer print … Continue reading

2 Towns Ciderhouse announces Craftwell Cocktails (received)

2 Towns Ciderhouse announces Craftwell Cocktails (received)

2 Towns Ciderhouse is getting into the RTD (ready to drink) cocktail business, with Craftwell Cocktails, a new line of canned cocktails created with real fruit. The cidery sent me samples of the four flavors to review as part of the rollout: Pineapple Margarita, Grapefruit Paloma, Blueberry Cosmo, and Strawberry … Continue reading

Received: Rogue Espresso Martini Canned Cocktail, in time for Valentine’s Day

Received: Rogue Espresso Martini Canned Cocktail, in time for Valentine’s Day

This week Rogue Ales sent out samples of its chocolatey, boozy Valentine’s Day offerings, and two cans of Espresso Martini canned cocktail arrived at the doorstep. It’s a brand new seasonal in the company’s canned cocktail lineup, available from January through April. The description says: Inspired by Portland, Oregon’s incredible … Continue reading

Reviewing brunch with Picnic Brunch canned cocktails

Reviewing brunch with Picnic Brunch canned cocktails

Several months back I received cans of Picnic Brunch, wine-based canned cocktails suitable for, well, brunch: Mimosa and Bloody Mary. Served up in 12-ounce cans for portability, here’s a bit of the details and story behind them (from the earlier post): The Mimosa is 6.9 percent ABV and is made … Continue reading