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Bushwhacker Cider in Portland, Oregon Announces Cidery’s Closing on July 7
To say it was a bummer would be a serious understatement when we came across the Facebook event for Saturday, July 7, from Bushwhacker Cider titled, “Last Call at Bushwacker.” In the event’s info field, Bushwhacker Cider’s owner, Jeff Smith, explains the difficult decision to shutter the cidery in Portland, Oregon: With too many reasons to…
Read MoreCider + The Outdoors: Hiking the Pisgah National Forest in Brevard, North Carolina
Summer, for many, is about being outdoors. The sun, the heat, the thrill of new experiences — the season brings promises of fun, and sometimes profound memories. As an avid outdoors-lover, I dream of the prospect of adventures, whether that’s paddling miles down a section of river, or trail running through densely wooded forests. Viewing the…
Read MoreTake a Peek: First Round of Photos From 2018 PA Cider Fest!
Over this past weekend (Saturday, June 23), 1,600 cider fans celebrated with vendors, cider makers and experts as they gathered at Hauser Estate (home of Jack’s Hard Cider) for the PA Cider Fest. It was a great event, filled with camaraderie, live music, old friends and new, all enjoying pours of some of the finest…
Read MoreSave the Date: Ciderstock 2018 at the Woodchuck Cider House in Middlebury, VT
Woodchuck Hard Cider has announced its Ciderstock 2018 line up, proving once again it’s a can’t-miss event! The 5th annual music festival is bringing 311 and hard cider to the Woodchuck Cider House in Middlebury, Vermont on Saturday, August 18, from 2–10 p.m. In addition to 311 headlining the show, you’ll be able to catch performances…
Read MoreGet Ready for Oregon Cider Week (June 21–July 1)
We’re just a few weeks away from one of the most cider-ific times of the year (for craft cider fans) in the Pacific Northwest: Oregon Cider Week! The Northwest Cider Association recently announced info for the 7th annual iteration of this cider celebration in one of the best cider regions in the county. From June 21…
Read MoreSave the Date: 2018 PA Cider Fest in Biglerville, Pennsylvania (June 23)
Summer is the season of road trips, concerts and festivals, and one of our favorite cider-themed fests is just around the corner: PA Cider Fest! Start making your plans now for Saturday, June 23, and join over 1,500 fellow cider enthusiasts and cider makers on the beautiful grounds of Hauser Estate Winery (home of Jack’s…
Read MoreWild Child Cellars Plans Incredible Cidery and Community Space in Turner’s Falls, Mass.
Time to start packing your bags: We’ve got the details on the incredible cidery space that Wild Child Cellars is opening in Turner’s Falls, Massachusetts later this year. It will be housed in a 20,000-square-ft. paper mill built in 1880 and, once open, this will be the kind of place that your cider dreams are…
Read More8 American Cideries Where You Can Host a Gorgeous Wedding
Perhaps you’ve been to a wedding at a winery, farm or brewery, but have you ever been to a wedding at a cidery? As more cideries open their doors in America and compete for a share of the craft beverage market, some have decided to rent their facilities as unique wedding venues offering an unexpected…
Read MoreUK Cider Sessions: Susanna and James Forbes of Little Pomona
Hans Edwin Winzeler, a cider maker with Pennsylvania-based Ploughman Cider, is currently spending a 10-month sabbatical in Herefordshire, England. Through employment or volunteering with local producers this season, Hans is able to see firsthand what methods, techniques and practices they use. He’s also gotten to know a few of these cider makers, and he is…
Read MoreCiderlicious Announces New Cider Garden in Springfield, OR
Ciderlicious, a cider vendor that sells local and regional ciders from a cart in downtown Eugene, Oregon, is expanding its offerings and has just announced a new cider garden set to open in Springfield, Oregon. Although the exact location remains under wraps, news of the second, significantly upgraded Ciderlicious Cider Garden is attracting interest from the…
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