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Northwest Cider Association - 31 Medals Awarded in Portland Cider Cup Competition

June 15, 2017 Media Contact: Emily Ritchie, Executive Director Northwest Cider Association [email protected] 503-887-8960 http://www.nwcider.com/news/2017/6/15/31-medals-awarded-in-portland-cider-cup-competition   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Cheers to the Champions! 31 Medals Awarded In Portland International Cider Cup Competition   PORTLAND (June 15, 2017) – The results are in! Eight Pacific...
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French Cider Production: Keeving and Keeved Cider

Posted  09/29/17 in Blog
Howdy cider fans. There is a lot of mystery surrounding French cider, and French production methods. Techniques like keeving still used in France today date back to the 1700’s and are a mystery to even commercial cidermakers, much less the casual cider aficionado. So, you are not alone in wondering, ‘What the heck is ‘Keeving’ anyway?’ The keeving process is a technique of wild fermentation that is performed extremely slowly...
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2017 Harvest Update

Posted  09/22/17 in Blog
Welcome to Harvest. We are right smack in the middle of it! Most people don’t know, but there is quite an extended season for apple harvest. Different apple cultivars ripen at different times and are harvested from late summer, through the fall, and into early winter. By the way: ‘cultivar’ = cultivated variety. That’s the technical name for different varieties of apples like Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, or Kingston Black....
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2 Towns Ciderhouse Conjures Up Hollow Jack Heirloom Pumpkin Cider!

Posted  09/7/17 in Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Corvallis, Ore. - Sept. 7, 2017 - Break out the rain boots and get ready to dive into a pile of leaves! Hollow Jack is back with a taste to inspire fall shenanigans. This unfiltered pumpkin cider is 6.4% ABV and made with over 25 pounds of caramelized heirloom pumpkins and 10 pounds of sweet potatoes per barrel. It’s beautifully seasoned with a unique blend of autumn...
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2 Towns Ciderhouse and Columbia Distributing Fight Hunger in Oregon and Washington, Supporting Oregon Food Bank and Washington’s Northwest Harvest

Posted  09/5/17 in Press Release
A $2 Donation Will Be Made Per Case of Cans and Qualifying Bottles at Participating Supermarkets During September   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Corvallis, Ore. - September 5, 2017 - 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Columbia Distributing are teaming up to help fight hunger in the Northwest with a program to support food banks in Oregon and Washington during the month of September. The campaign will support the Oregon Food Bank...
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Summer 2017 - Crew BBQ!

Posted  07/20/17 in Blog
At 2 Towns Ciderhouse, we love any excuse to barbecue. Inspired by the early days of our small team heading out after a long day of cidermaking to BBQ at someone's house, we started a tradition as our team grew larger, to get everyone together at least once a year in the middle of Summer and take a break from all our hard work to bust out the grill and...
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CiderCraft - 4 Summer Seasonals to Grab

by Sara Fontenot - June 2017 http://cidercraftmag.com/4-summer-seasonals-to-grab/ As you embark on your summer bucket list, we are adding a few more musts and highlighting what not to miss this season, starting with cider, naturally. While the warm weather can be limited, that means some of our favorite sips are too. Get your hands on these seasonal releases to accompany you on your summer adventures. Companion | Citizen Cider | New...
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Willamette Week - The Best Five New Ciders Made in Oregon This Year

We tasted more than a hundred new ciders made in Oregon over the past year. These are the best. By Matthew Korfhage and Parker Hall - June 20, 2017 http://www.wweek.com/uncategorized/2017/06/20/the-best-five-new-ciders-made-in-oregon-this-year/ - In honor of Oregon Cider Week, which closes out this weekend, we tried more than a hundred ciders released in Oregon this year—culminating in an epic tasting of over 30 contenders with a panel of seven tasters this June. These...
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Lambic-Style Cider, La Mûre, from 2 Towns Ciderhouse First of Its Kind to Hit the Cider Scene

Posted  06/20/17 in Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Corvallis, Ore. - June 20, 2017 - The 2015 vintage La Mûre (6.9% ABV) from 2 Towns Ciderhouse is available starting this week. La Mûre, a lambic-style craft cider, is inspired by the famous lambic beers of Belgium and embodies the Flemish styles of old. Northwest apples and Oregon-grown Marion blackberries are fermented, then soured with Lactobacillus. Aged in Willamette Valley Pinot Noir barrels for one year,...
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Brewpublic - Portland International Cider Cup Competition Awards 31 Cider Medals

By D.J. Paul - BrewPublic - June 16, 2017 http://brewpublic.com/craft-cider/portland-international-cider-cup-competition-awards-31-cider-medals/   Last night the 2017 Portland International Cider Cup (PICC) awards ceremony took place at Portland Cider Company in Clackamas, Oregon. Hosted by the Northwest Cider Association to kick off 2017 Oregon Cider Week, the competition saw over 150 ciders from over 40 cideries in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. For the second consecutive year a Montana based...
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Northwest Cider Association - 31 Medals Awarded in Portland Cider Cup Competition

June 15, 2017 Media Contact: Emily Ritchie, Executive Director Northwest Cider Association [email protected] 503-887-8960 http://www.nwcider.com/news/2017/6/15/31-medals-awarded-in-portland-cider-cup-competition   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Cheers to the Champions! 31 Medals Awarded In Portland International Cider Cup Competition   PORTLAND (June 15, 2017) – The results are in! Eight Pacific Northwest cideries took home gold medals at the Awards Party for the Northwest Cider Association’s 5th Annual Portland International Cider Cup (PICC) last night. For...
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WHAT THE HELL IS LAMBIC ANYWAY?

Posted  06/15/17 in Blog
We are thrilled to announce the release of our 2015 Vintage La Mûre - Lambic style cider. That begs the question, 'what the hell is a Lambic anyway?' Lambic is a type of sour beer. So then, 'what the hell is a Lambic-style cider? Do those even exist?' Well, the short answer is no, they did not exist until we started experimenting with sour ciders purposefully inoculated with Lactobacillus bacteria a few years ago. But...
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Good Beer Hunting - 061. Read.Look.Drink

Curated by the GBH Collective - Good Beer Hunting - June 9, 2017 Read Look Drink   These are the words, images, and beers that inspired the GBH collective this week. Drinking alone just got better, because now you're drinking with all of us. Mark Spence READ. // Why did he like this photo? Is he so un-evolved that he can’t resist the allure of a butt pic? Obviously he...
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New website at last!

Posted  06/9/17 in Blog
Welcome ciderfans, to the looong awaited new website, and with it our blog! We know you've been longing for a better source of information on our ciders, our company, and other 2 Towns happenings, and believe it or not, so have we! This website project has been in the works for a very long time, and we apologize for the delay and frustration it likely caused when seeking out more information...
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Spoon University - 6 Places You Can Get Beer Flights in Corvallis

By Lexi Vaughn - Oregon State University - June 6, 2017 6 Places You Can Get Beer Flights in Corvallis College is a time for experimenting. What better way to try something new than a tap house? (Bet that's not where you thought I was going.) Since there's an endless variety of beers, beer flights give you the opportunity to try them all and pick a new favorite. Corvallis is...
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Letter from the CEO

Posted  06/5/17 in Blog
It’s very humbling to see the excitement around craft cider today. When we started out in 2010, as one of the pioneers of Oregon cider culture, it was not uncommon for people to ask “when we added the alcohol” or “how do you make your grapes taste like apple”. We never expected the curiosity and excitement for cider to develop so fast. We have always endeavored to create the highest...
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2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases Prickle Me Pink ^2 Prickly Pear and Watermelon Limited Release and Seasonal Hop & Stalk

Posted  05/24/17 in Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases Prickle Me Pink ^2  Prickly Pear and Watermelon Limited Release and Seasonal Hop & Stalk Corvallis, Ore. - May 24, 2017 - Prickle Me Pink^2, a brand new iteration of a favorite past limited release cider is now available from 2 Towns Ciderhouse, as well as a summer season hopped cider, Hop & Stalk.  Both ciders are available throughout 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s distribution...
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Cidermaker Update - Spring!

Posted  05/19/17 in Blog
Welcome to the 2 Towns blog, where in addition to various topics and updates about all things cider, you'll also hear directly from myself, Dave Takush, head cidermaker at 2 Towns Ciderhouse.  That was one hell of a winter. Now that that's over, let's start off with a quick update on Spring! Or really, the tardiness of Spring. Who knew the sun could be so shy? The Willamette Valley, Oregon...
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MEDIA COVERAGE - Two-tier tax a burden for cider producers

http://www.oregonbusiness.com/article/item/17718-cider-tax   Filing taxes is never a pleasant task, but for cider producers, the rules are particularly onerous. That is because cider makers in Oregon have to comply with a two-tier tax system that means their product is often taxed at the same rate as beer but sometimes also falls under a higher tax bracket paid by wine producers. As the Oregon cider market grows and small labels proliferate, producers...
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2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases 2014 Vintage Afton Field, an American Farmhouse Cider from its Traditions Line

Posted  03/29/17 in Press Release
Corvallis, Ore. - March 29, 2017 - The 2014 vintage Afton Field (6.4% ABV), an American Farmhouse cider, is now available in limited quantities from 2 Towns Ciderhouse. Inspired by farmhouse ciders of the pioneer West, Afton Field is a testament to the tenacity of these settlers and their enduring orchards. Fresh-pressed, hand-picked Wickson crab, Newtown Pippin and other pioneer apple varieties are fermented, aged in oak barrels, and bottle-conditioned...
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Imbibe - Drink of the Week: 2 Towns Ciderhouse Cherried Away

By Imbibe - Imbibe Magazine - March 10, 2017 http://imbibemagazine.com/2-towns-ciderhouse-cherried-away/ Made with fresh Montmorency sour cherries and Northwest apples, this unfiltered cider from 2 Towns Ciderhouse is bright and fruity with a sweet-tartness reminiscent of cherry pie and a crisp, dry finish. Hibiscus blossom adds a soft, pinkish color and a little extra tartness. Available now through the end of June, Cherried Away is primed for springtime sipping.
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Beverage Industry - 2017 Beer Report: Hard cider decline continues

By Jessica Jacobsen - Beverage Industry - March 9, 2017 2017 Beer Report Hard Cider Decline Continues Although premiumization trends have provided growth for domestic beers through super-premium brands as well as import and craft beers, the hard cider segment has not been as fortunate. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago, dollar sales for hard cider were down 8.3 percent in the 52 weeks ending Dec. 25, 2016, in...
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2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Cherried Away Arrives to Awaken the Flavors of Spring

Posted  02/28/17 in Press Release
Corvallis, Ore. - February 28, 2017 - Cherried Away soars in as a spring seasonal release from  2 Towns Ciderhouse this week. Washington-grown Montmorency sour cherries and hibiscus blossoms mingle beautifully with fresh-pressed 100 percent Northwest apples to sweep you off your feet with lofty tart and floral aromas.  For the first time, Cherried Away is unfiltered, encouraging the taste of whole cherries  to break through like a sunbeam shining...
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2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Flight of the Kiwi, a Limited Release Hardy Kiwi Cider, Takes Wing

Posted  02/15/17 in Press Release
Corvallis, Ore. - February 15, 2017 - This week 2 Towns Ciderhouse releases Flight of the Kiwi, an electrifying, oak-aged cider made from Northwest-grown hardy kiwi berries, fresh-pressed apples and gooseberries. With vibrant kiwi aromas and heady tropical notes, Flight of the Kiwi has a sessionable 5.8% ABV. Two  pounds of hardy kiwi berries, small cousins of the better-known kiwifruit, go into every gallon of this cider, which is fermented...
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Draft - ABV Primer: The Over/Under

By Kate Bernot - Draft Magazine - February 9, 2017 ABV Primer: The Over/Under In recent years, brewers have pushed the alcohol content envelope with imperialized versions of every style and session beers well under 5%. These dozen brews show that even if you think you know what to expect ABV-wise, you should probably still check the label.   Cider High: The “naughty” portion of 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Nice &...
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Draft - What the Heck is Keeved Cider?

By Zach Fowle - Draft Magazine - December 13, 2016 What the Heck is Keeved Cider   We tap a cider maker to tell us all about the weird, old, jelly-filled practice of keeving. While beer is the focus here at DRAFT, we do occasionally cheat on our favorite beverage with some sips of whiskey, mead and cider. It was while tasting some of the latter that we came across...
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Brewbound - Regional Cideries on the Rise

By Justin Kendall - Brewbound - Dec. 9, 2016 https://www.brewbound.com/news/regional-cideries-rise Editor’s note: This article appeared in the December issue of BevNET Magazine. For proof, look no further than Virginia’s Bold Rock Hard Cider, which has seen year-to-date dollar sales (through Sept. 25) grow more than 100 percent, to nearly $8 million, according to market research firm IRI Worldwide. That ranks Bold Rock as the sixth-largest cidery – the top five...
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2 Towns Ciderhouse Announces Traditions Cider Line, Releases Riverwood and Cidre Bouché

Posted  11/15/16 in Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Corvallis, Ore. - November 15, 2016 - After five years of operating Traditions Ciderworks as a sister company, 2 Towns Ciderhouse begins this week to rebrand the line with the 2 Towns moniker, now calling it our Traditions line.  The 2 Towns Traditions line of vintage ciders focuses on specialty barrel-aged and traditionally inspired ciders. Four products will be released over the next six months, starting with...
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Hollow Jack Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Cider Spices up 2 Towns’ Limited Release Line

Posted  09/14/16 in Press Release
Corvallis, Ore. - September 14, 2016 - 2 Towns Ciderhouse announces its latest limited release, Hollow Jack, an unfiltered pumpkin cider. With a festive combination of fall spices that inspire mischief, Hollow Jack is far from empty. Our new  brew of fresh-pressed Northwest apples, caramelized pumpkin and sweet potatoes is finished with a dash of honey, nutmeg, allspice and cloves to carve out its role as a seasonal limited release....
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Market Watch - Top Cider Brands Decline As Craft Labels Accelerate

By H. Lee Murphy - Market Watch Magazine - July 7, 206 http://marketwatchmag.com/cider-june-2016/ The major players are now seeking ways to reignite growth. Kris Nelson, Justin Heilenbach and Bryan Holmes launched Citizen Cider in 2010 in Burlington, Vermont, and sold 5,000 gallons of hard cider in 2012—their first year of business. Volume jumped to 28,000 gallons in 2013, then surged to 100,000 gallons in 2014. This year, the company is...
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