“We’re thrilled about this release and enjoy our ongoing partnership with our PNW neighbors at 2 Towns Ciderhouse,” expressed Kathryn Grandy, CMO for Proprietary Variety Management, the marketing force behind the Cosmic Crisp® brand apple. “Our Washington Cosmic Crisp® apples take on a flavorful twist with the addition of apricots in this mouthwatering seasonal release.” 

This brand family builds on the success of Seattle Cider Co’s groundbreaking Light Cider, a pioneering craft light cider that carved a new sector in the growing cider landscape in 2022. Stepping into the spotlight, VIVID Light Cider will soon offer innovative, crisp flavors for cider enthusiasts including Tart Apple, Juicy Pear, Bright Cherry, and Fresh Peach.

Whether naughty or nice, cider drinkers will be delighted to discover Portland Cider Co.’s latest wintertime releases. The brand-new Cranberry Mule Cider and fan-favorite Santa’s Sauce are launching just in time for the holiday season. 

Moku Cacao husks and roasted Tanzanian cacao nibs provide rich chocolate aromatics. Marion blackberries deliver a sweet bite of acidity and deep blackberry flavors. The imperial cider finishes with silky oak tannins and a soft vanilla finish.

“It’s been eight years since we held CiderCon® here, and we’re thrilled to be back in the City of Roses,” says ACA CEO, Michelle McGrath. “Portlanders drink more cider per capita than any other city, so visiting attendees will feel right at home,” adds McGrath. This year, visiting attendees include Swedish and Norwegian cidermakers who are at the forefront of their own cider renaissance. ...

The American Cider Association is proud to announce that three individuals have successfully passed the Certified Pommelier™ examination. The new Certified Pommeliers™ are Anthony Chen–head brewer at AleSmith Brewing Company in San Diego; Lester Koga–owner of Bare Bottle Brewing in San Francisco; and Jessica Arlich–cider enthusiast from Vancouver, Washington. The rigorous exam, held in San ...

"With Blueberry POM having been one of our most beloved recipes over the years, we knew it was the perfect option to move into our Imperial Line Up." said Avid Cider's CEO and Co-Founder, Samantha Roberts. "The consumer demand for Imperial Ciders continues to rise and we are answering the call with more delicious, elevated ABV options being added into our portfolio." she continued. Avid’s new imperial product announcement comes at a time of growth and expansion for the company as they move toward transitioning into their new 15,000 sq ft production facility in Redmond, Oregon.

After 12 great years, it’s time to move on. September 2023 will be our last month in business.

Please join me in the Taproom any time now until Sep 24 but especially on Saturday Sep 23 as we celebrate all the amazing ciders and great people who have contributed to our incredible successes. I have three final Tent Show releases to share with you all, plus our two non-alc ciders will FINALLY be in cans for sale. Home deliveries are still happening on Fridays at least through the end of September.

“As much as we all love a good beer at Zupan’s, there’s no better way to welcome the cooler fall weather than with a crisp cider,” said Zupan’s Markets President and CEO Mike Zupan. “This super dry and floral cider is so versatile, it’s a food-lover's dream.”

Golden state retailers and consumers will now have access to the full lineup of canned cocktails, including Pineapple Margarita, Peach Mojito, Grapefruit Paloma, Strawberry Margarita, and Blueberry Cosmo. Packaged in ready-to-drink cans that are easily portable, Craftwell allows consumers to create a unique cocktail moment just about anywhere. Each cocktail is 10.5 percent ABV and available in 4-packs of 12oz cans at retail stores, bars, and restaurants. 

“We are excited to extend our craft beverages to the sunny state of California.” said Nels Jewell-Larsen, co-owner and vice president of business development for 2 Towns. “California is a natural extension of our West Coast adventuresome spirit and vibe.”

"The Box Factory has been Avid’s home for the last eight years" said Avid Cider's CEO and Co-Founder, Samantha Roberts. "While we will miss the location and the roots we have built there, we are incredibly excited to start a new chapter for the Avid brand that will continue our trend of growth and brand expansion" she continued. Avid’s relocation plan is already well underway with exploring opportunities and locations to reopen their taproom in 2024 at a new location in Bend, Oregon.

“I started this business in my basement without imagining that it would be successful enough to move beyond my house,” said Nat West. “In the last decade I’ve served a lot of people from around the world who have visited to enjoy cider from my two locations in Portland prior to this new space, each one an upgrade. Now I couldn’t be more excited to join the amazing Division Street business community and welcome cider fans new and old to my new home.”

“We are thrilled to be returning to the beautiful Lake Union Park for our 12th annual festival,” said Alan Shapiro, Cider Summit co-founder and producer. “Each year we look forward to bringing new ciders and flavors of the Pacific Northwest for our attendees to savor.”

"We're so excited to move into a fantastic new production facility," said Avid Cider's CEO and  Co-Founder, Samantha Roberts. "This move will allow us to increase our production capacity  and continue to meet the growing demand for our ciders and Seven Peaks Seltzer brand. We  look forward to working with the team at Silver Moon Brewing to ensure a smooth transition and  

continued success." she continued. Avid plans to keep all current production employees and will  plan to hire additional roles within the company as operations expand.  

“Every year the competition offers consumers and buyers a guide for finding quality ciders, and this year really showcased how creative and dynamic this industry has become,” said Emily Ritchie, Executive Director of the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA), the trade non-profit that organizes the NW Cider Cup. “The number of cideries in our region has increased from around 10 to 200 in a little over a decade - that’s nearly a 2,000% increase. To say that we’ve seen some growth would be an understatement.” 

“Piña Fuego is the perfect pairing for your tropical BBQ,” said Dave Takush, head cider maker. “It strikes a beautiful balance of sweet and smoky flavors with the ripe pineapple and chipotle peppers – makes you want to grab a horse and ride bareback into the desert sunset.”

RBD has also added another cidery to its list of craft beverage makers. Bellingham Cider Company is a solar-powered cidery that produces small-batch hard cider from 100% Washington apples. The company prides itself on being “Fiercely Local,” using fresh, local ingredients and adding no sulfites, sugars, or preservatives. 

As a company committed to giving back, Seattle Cider Co is proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from Light Cider will be donated Pride Foundation (WA, OR, AK, ID, MT) and Center on Halsted (IL). Through this contribution, we aim to make a positive impact and support the tireless work of our community partners.

“Every time you pop open a can of Portland Cider, you could be helping provide healthy, nutritious food to all the different animals at the Oregon Zoo,” said Helen Lewis, Marketing Director at Portland Cider. “The more six-packs sold, the greater the donation, so this is a great time to stock up a bit for the animals!”

The partnership between Seattle Cider and City Fruit began in 2014 when 32 percent of Seattle’s urban fruit crop was composted after harvest. In 2015, thanks to the partnership with Seattle Cider Company, that number was reduced to just eight percent. During harvest, as fruit was collected and sorted, apples unable to be used by food banks were dropped off at Seattle Cider Company and pressed. The result is a delightfully tart and tannic cider offering 7 percent ABV and made from more than 40 apple varieties.

“Hip Hops is the musical mashup of two unique ingredients,” said Dave Takush, head cider maker. “Talus hops was hand selected by our R&D team as the most expressive aromatic and delicious hop they could get their hands on. And rose hips  add a delicate combination of stone fruit and rose aromas with a touch of acidity.”

“We are excited to be partnering with CSA Distributing to extend our craft beverages to the wonderful state of Colorado.” said Nels Jewell-Larsen, co-owner and vice president of business development for 2 Towns. “Colorado is a perfect fit with our adventuresome spirit and outdoor enthusiast vibe.”

"Craftwell Cocktails were a natural fit for our portfolio with their great tasting, canned cocktails and high quality ingredients." said Jim Hunt, senior brand manager, CSA

Distributing. "The market for ready-to-drink beverages in Colorado is exploding and we are pleased to meet this demand with Craftwell Cocktails."