Sam Keirsey is both an assistant winemaker and head cidermaker at Lake Chelan–based Karma Vineyards. A graduate of Washington State University’s enology program, Keirsey was asked to establish and launch Karma’s cidery, known as Bad Granny Hard Cider. This multi-part...
“Being from the Southwest, agave is king,” says Kim Haasarud, owner of beverage consultancy Liquid Architecture in Phoenix, Arizona. As a nationally recognized mixologist and drinks authority, Haasarud works with liquor brands, restaurants and hotels across the...
South Carolina isn’t exactly known for cider, but Ship’s Wheel Cider is working to change that. From its start in 2017, the family-run cidery has been working to source the best apples possible to press into delicious craft beverages that Charleston residents – and...
In 2021 there would certainly be a PR firm involved and a social media campaign complete with foodie influencers and sexy images. But 200 years ago? What was needed was a champion, and for the Jonathan apple, it was Jesse Buel (1778-1839). The apple that became...
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — April 6, 2021 — Portland Cider Co. has announced the return of the popular spring seasonal RazzBerry Cider, which made its debut in 2020. RazzBerry features loads of bright raspberries combined with Northwest-grown apples, a hint of lemon and lime...
Greetings Cideries! Spring has officially sprung and we’re looking forward to releasing another tasty issue for our loyal readers. The Cidercraft Buying Guide continues to showcase the top ciders by category to fill up their grocery and cider lists. For Volume 17...
This month we turn our eyes to England and an apple that has become a classic, Porter's Perfection. The Porter in its name is one Charles Porter (1844 - 1932) of East Lambrook, a small village in the Kingsbury Episcopi parish of the southwestern English county of...
Spring/Summer Seasonal takes Crisp Hard Cider to the Beach; Glover re-elected to ACA Board UPPER TRACT, WV (March 23, 2021) – Swilled Dog (@SwilledDog), the fastest growing craft beverage company in West Virginia, today released its Spring/Summer seasonal cider –...
The Official Cider of the 2021 Skagit Tulip Festival Mount Vernon— 3/22/2021 — Ragged and Right Cider is pleased to announce the upcoming availability of Tulip Fest Cider, along with other ciders from Ragged and Right, a new seasonal limited release to coincide with...
Ah, sweet vermouth. The once maligned and now celebrated child of cocktail’s golden age. It is the versatile and vivacious powerhouse behind such classics as the Manhattan and the Negroni. It is the complex and sultry backbone to the Vieux Carre and the Bijou. It is,...
