By Genevieve Iverson October is a month of transition in the Pacific Northwest, from the summer sun to the autumn rain and the return of the winter holiday season. And as the summer cools off, the local cider folk have a chance to warm us back up with seasonal...
By Nick Thomas This year’s Oktoberfest may be over, but that’s no reason to quit drinking seasonals, eating brats and generally being merry. Embracing this time of year, the Woodchuck Fall Harvest cider is an ode to the season, bringing “farmer and communities...
By Leesy Latronica Following Crispin Cider Company's 2010 merger with perry-producing Fox Barrel Cider, the brand acquired a Colfax, California-based cidery (in addition to its original Minnesotan headquarters), was picked up by MillerCoors' craft beer division and...
By Margo Greenman There aren’t many ways to improve an already perfect food. Bacon, in itself, is a masterpiece. Whether you eat it straight or use it to accentuate the flavors in other dishes through its fat or texture, there’s really no wrong way to eat it. As...
By Genevieve Iverson Light and bright is the easiest way to describe the Leprechaun Dry Cider, made with 100 percent Oregon apples. However, don’t let the dominant Pacific Northwest flavors fool you, the Leprechaun Hard Cider headquarters are actually based in...
By Leesy Latronica Ah, harvest season… For cider makers, Christmas comes early to the orchards—and for cider drinkers, Christmas comes early to refrigerator shelves and bottle cozies. Blend all the most decadent flavor staples of fall (pumpkin, warm spice and...
by Genevieve Iverson Poverty Lane Orchards & Farnum Hill Ciders in New Hampshire are producing high acid dry ciders that burst in aromatic flavors. The Dooryard Still Ciders, featuring all this and in a very robust way, bringing out flavors in food pairings but...
By Leesy Latronica In 2012, Virginia became the first state to celebrate an official Cider Week, followed by New York, Oregon and Washington. Starting Nov. 14, go back to where it all began as the original Cider Week returns for its third year in celebration of...
The holidays are on the horizon and with the harvest's bounty growing in its abundance, it's time to start planning a dessert selection to please your party, whether it's a Tuesday night duo or a weekend production. In preparation, food and beverage writer Margo...
By Leesy Latronica In an abundance of renowned vineyards that have become the lifeblood of Sonoma County, Calif., Ace Cider holds its own. Since launching in 1993, the California Cider Company project has been no stranger to industry "firsts" and "bests." Following...
