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BREWERY & CIDERY TOUR

TOUR AND TASTING FLIGHT

$20 a person for group up to 10, $15 each additional person over 10+.

MINIMUM GROUP SIZE 5 People

Approx. 60 minutes + tasting. Tour Includes a tasting flight for each person, and tour of Two Beers Brewery and Seattle Cider Cidery in Seattle.

Must be booked in advance. Subject to availability. 21+ Minors not permitted.

ABOUT THE BREWERY AND CIDERY

Two Beers Brewing Co. makes a host of Northwest-inspired beers since 2007, produced in its SoDo brewery. Two Beers Brewing distributes to Seattle-area bars and restaurants, with taps in The Woods Tasting Room.

Seattle Cider Company, the city’s first cidery since prohibition, bringing true craft cider to Seattle. Bridging the gap between wine and beer with flavorful, small-batch cider, Seattle Cider’s offerings can also be found in The Woods Tasting Room.

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Enjoy Seattle Cider at The Woods Tasting Room!

Hours: mon-thur 2-9pm friday 2-10pm saturday 1-10pm sun 1-8pm.

Seattle Cider Co. 4660 Ohio Ave S. Seattle, WA 98134 (206)762-0490

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Seattle’s Booming Cider Scene

Behind the barrel: seattle’s booming cider scene, we take our cider seriously in the emerald city—here’s where to find the best sips this apple season., emily boynton.

Washington state’s craft cider industry is relatively young but undeniably thriving, with Seattle at the tasting epicenter. There are plenty of ways to sip your way around the city, from a host of urban taprooms and cideries to an annual celebration of all things hard cider (plus, a number of cideries open to visitors just a short drive away).

Capitol Cider Blue Rose Photography

In the heart of Capitol Hill, Capitol Cider (*818 E Pike St) is the largest independent cider bar in the country, with 20 rotating ciders on tap and more than 200 unique bottles. Pair your pick with a dish off the 100 percent gluten-free menu, or cozy up in one of the roomy booths downstairs with a cider flight—for a spicy kick, try the three pepper flight featuring Finnriver Habañero.

At Number 6 Cider (945 Elliot Ave W, Ste 203) in Interbay, taste Northwest-centric flavors and seasonal releases from cold brew to honey and ginger. To try one of their six ciders on tap, stop next door at the Citizen Six (945 Elliot Ave W, Ste 203) tasting room and cafe serving Korean-Mexican fusion fare (the bulgolgi fries are a must).

Locust Cider ’s (5309 22nd Ave NW, Ste D) newly minted Ballard taproom offers both indoor seating and an outdoor patio for sipping throughout the year (it’s dog friendly, too). The folks behind the bar are happy to provide on-tap recommendations ranging a crisp Huckleberry Perry to local favorite Vanilla Bean.

Schilling Cider House Lauren Stelling

At nearby Schilling Cider House (708 N 34th St) in Fremont, curate your own flight from the 32 local and international ciders on tap, or choose from more than 300 ciders available by the bottle (the largest lineup in the nation). For a behind-the-scenes look at the production process, spend an afternoon at the Schilling Tasting Room in Auburn (a half-hour drive south) and sip limited release drafts right in the warehouse. Try the Chaider, a spiced chai cider infused with meant-for-fall aromatic flavor, or Co-Founder and Head Cidermaker Colin Schilling’s current favorite, Excelsior, a semisweet draft made with bitter heirloom apples. “The best way to learn about cider is through tasting,” Schilling says.

Last but not least, SoDo-based Seattle Cider Company (4660 Ohio Ave S) prides itself on highlighting the natural flavors of Washington apples.

“Everything you taste is fermented with the apples,” says Head Cidermaker Scott Katsma. Discover your new favorite flavor at The Woods, an expansive tasting room shared with Two Beers Brewing Co. boasting classic flavor profiles (dry and semisweet) and limited supply and seasonal flavors like Olympia Honey, Oaked Maple, and Berry Rosé.

Finnriver Farm & Cider Kristin Gillespie

Thirsty for More?

Look to the Northwest Cider Association for the inside scoop on everything from new and noteworthy cideries to local production techniques. With fall harvest fast approaching, Executive Director Emily Ritchie recommends taking full advantage of the season by attending a festival or tasting, or even planning a visit to an area orchard. “It’s really fun to go out where the apples are growing and the grass is under your feet, and sip cider at an actual orchard.” Alpenfire (220 Pocket Ln), Eaglemount Wine and Cider (1893 S Jacob Miller Rd), and Finnriver Farm & Cidery (124 Center Rd) on the eastern end of the Olympic Peninsula all make for an excellent day trip.

And casual sippers and aficionados alike will enjoy the annual Washington Cider Week each September, showcasing 50 cider companies in more than 70 events across Seattle.

If you still have apples on the mind, check out episode three of VISITSEATTLE.tv’s “ Been There, Made That ” to see how the fresh apple aromas of Seattle Cider Company inspired artisan ice cream maker Jeni Britton Bauer’s Apple Bloom flavor.

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Seattle Cider House

Located in the heart of Fremont, Schilling Cider House is a pillar of the Craft Cider Scene in Seattle hosting the nation’s largest craft cider selection and setting the bar as Seattle’s only 100% craft cider tap house. We feature predominantly PNW ciders but frequently have craft ciders from England, France, Spain, Chile, Italy, and the rest of the USA. We specialize in “you call it” tasting flights so you can choose a few of our 35 draft ciders, or select a 10oz or pint pour!

Feeling peckish? We offer limited snacks and recommend supporting other small businesses by grabbing takeout from the countless delicious restaurants in Fremont to bring in and pair with your ciders.

Free Wi-Fi and games are available, 21+ and dog friendly, so pull a stool up to our big shared tables and make a new friend! Trivia every Monday!

Sunday: 12 PM – 10 PM Monday: 4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday: 4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday: 4 PM – 10 PM Thursday: 4 PM – 11 PM Friday: 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday: 12 PM – 11 PM

708 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 420-7088 Get Directions

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2024 Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us for the 9th annual Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest! Cider Fest gives seasoned and novice cider drinkers a chance to sample cider from Oregon and Washington’s finest cider makers. Nearly 40 cideries will be participating, with 80 ciders on tap. Grab a tasting glass, drink tokens, and find your new favorite!

The daylong event also features local craft and food vendors .

Spring showers aren’t a problem, as the cider tasting area takes place under a tent on the Hood River Event Site. Soak in the waterfront view while sipping a local cider!

Attendees under 21 are welcome for free.

Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival

Sat, Jul 13, 2024 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Orcas Island Cider and Mead festival happening July 13th

Unlocking the Full Potential of Culinary Apples

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 10:00 AM — 10:45 AM Google Calendar • ICS

Join Scott Labs and Yonder Cider for a virtual workshop on increasing quality when working with culinary apples, concentrate, and less interesting bases than cider apples. Cider makers often find that they want to scale production and need to use culinary apple juice to do that economically, but don’t want to lose the nuance and quality that comes from using cider apples. Scott Labs is collaborating with Yonder Cider to discuss how to make culinary apple juice fall more in line with a cider apple profile in terms of flavor, aroma, and texture using a variety of tannins, mannoproteins and other fermentation products.

Click here to register for this free workshop sponsored by Scott Labs.

9th Annual SheBrew PDX

Sun, Mar 10, 2024 12:00 PM — 7:00 PM The Redd on Salmon (map) Google Calendar • ICS

The 9th Annual Festival celebrates female professional and homebrewers for a family friendly event!

Featuring more than 40 female professional brewers and cidermakers from around the Pacific Northwest highlight and showcase the work of female-identified purveyors of beers and ciders. Also attending are 10 homebrewers with unique creations to sweeten your vote for the best of the fest’s Peoples Choice award! SheBrew is 100% nonprofit, all proceeds go to The Human Rights Campaign to fight for Equality.

Come enjoy beers and cider, enjoy womxn owned food carts, vendors, outdoor games, photobooth, raffle and homebrew sodas.

OMSI After Dark CiderFest, presented by 2Towns Ciderhouse

Wed, Mar 6, 2024 6:00 PM — 10:00 PM OMSI (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us for OMSI After Dark: CiderFest!

RESCHEDULED MARCH 6, 6-10PM | $50 tasting package / $25 general admission | 15% OMSI member discount

OMSI After Dark and 2 Towns Ciderhouse are proud to present CiderFest, a cider-tasting experience featuring Oregon’s top cideries. Drink up as we toast the local cider scene and explore the science that goes into crafting cider.

Tasting Package includes ten 3oz tasting tokens and a commemorative 5oz glass.

OMSI After Dark is for the 21-and-over only crowd, where you can drink beer or wine and roam the museum with no kids around. We have science demos, performances, DJ’s, artisan food and beverage vendors and more.

21+ Only | A valid government issued ID is required for entry for all attendees.

Meriwether Cider 8th Anniversary Party!

Sat, Feb 24, 2024 2:00 PM — 8:00 PM Meriwether Cider Co. Cidery (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us to celebrate our 8th birthday! Fun will be had by all!

Music by Uncle Chris and other local musicians
Food starting at 5pm by Bistro Babe
Drink specials
Limited release Anniversary glassware

2 Towns Ciderhouse Open House

Wed, Jan 17, 2024 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM 2 Towns Ciderhouse (map) Google Calendar • ICS

2 Towns Ciderhouse – the nation’s largest independent craft cider producer – will open its doors for a special CiderCon Open House. Plan to arrive by 10:30 am if you’d like to join a tour of the production facility (a former helicopter hanger!). You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with cider makers, enjoy free cider tastings of more than 20 ciders as well as hot cider, and mingle with CiderCon attendees. Lunch and goodies from local food trucks will be available for purchase.

CiderCon 2024

Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 7:00 AM — Fri, Jan 19, 2024, 9:00 PM CiderCon (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Save the date for CiderCon 2024, which returns to Portland, OR this January. We hope to see you there!

Barrel 33 Holiday Cider Extravaganza

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 2:30 PM — 7:30 PM Barrel 33 (map) Google Calendar • ICS

13th Annual 2 Towns Harvest Party

Sat, Oct 14, 2023 12:00 PM — 9:00 PM 2 Towns Ciderhouse (map) Google Calendar • ICS

55+ Craft beverages on tap , including 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Craftwell Cocktails, TeaREX Killer Tea, SeekOut Hard Seltzer, and Nectar Creek Meadery, as well as some new non-alcoholic offerings from 2 Towns!

Pumpkin bar, hot cider bar, cidery tours, photo-booth, raffle, activities and more!

Advance tickets $20 via Eventbrite, or $25 at the door

Stainless carabiner mug and 3 drink tickets included with entry

Age Requirement: *21+ only* (bring valid photo ID!)

Net proceeds will benefit Unity Shelter , a non-profit whose mission is to address the needs of residents experiencing homelessness in our community.

DJ Casey Vann
Ida Jane and the Weekend Gardeners
Ludicrous Speed
The Incompatibles

Food Trucks

Grindz (Hawaiian)
Tacos El Machin
Nick’s Soul Food
Double JJ BBQ
Sabor Tamale
Cascade BBQ

Please note that parking is limited at our facilities, and we strongly recommend carpooling/ridesharing, or even better taking the shuttle to/from our facility in South Corvallis. We offer our guests a free shuttle from a number of locations throughout the town of Corvallis. Buses arrive at each stop about every 30 minutes starting 11:30 AM. Look for the A-frame signs with balloons!

Shuttle Stops:

Downtown: Skate Park – 645 SW 2nd St Southtown
Southtown: Sharon’s Cafe – 1894 SW 3rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333
OSU Campus: Downward Dog – 2305 NW Monroe Ave
North Corvallis: Ross – 2415 NW Kings Blvd
Reser Stadium: Avery Park Rosegarden – 1200 SW Avery Park Dr.

There will also be a designated spot at our facility for rideshare or taxi pickup.

Rain or Shine: It’s Fall in Oregon, so naturally we’re prepared for whatever weather we’re blessed with, and offer tents and heaters, with indoor space and a hot cider to keep you toasty warm, but do dress appropriately, as this is an indoor/outdoor event.

Although we love our furry friends, we ask that you please leave your pets at home.

“Designated Driver Entry” ticket available without mug or drink tickets for those not drinking alcohol at the event. Still requires valid 21+ ID, non-alcoholic offerings available to “Non-Alc Bar”

Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival

Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 2:00 PM — Sun, Oct 15, 2023, 7:00 PM The Production Alliance (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Indulge in the tastes and aromas of the region during the 6th annual Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival! Appreciate the traditions and culture of growing apples and brewing cider with a truly authentic Pacific Northwest, tree-to-glass weekend experience. Attendees are welcome to join for one, two, or all three days of feasting, tasting and celebration.

Harvest Market

Sun, Oct 8, 2023 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM Junction Orchard and Cidery (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Junction + SALT are excited to welcome you join in for some fall festivities at our first Harvest Market Sunday October 8th. We look forward to inviting you to an inclusive, family + pet friendly space.Browse market booths from some of your favourite vendors, farmers + makers. Grab something delish for a harvest dinner or a little gift for yourself!Join us at our first Harvest Market – where all things fall come to life!

Vashon Island CiderFest

Sat, Oct 7, 2023 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us on Saturday October 7th, 2023 for CiderFest, when the Vashon community celebrates of all things cider! The day will be filled with fun events, exhibits and treats for all ages.

Cider has deep roots in American history. In colonial times, hard cider was by far the most popular alcoholic beverage, far more than whiskey, wine, or beer. Apple orchards were planted throughout the states, not for eating but for making cider. Many small farms grew cider apples and produced cider, sometimes supplementing farm worker wages with the fermented product.

Why cider lost popularity in the US is up for scholarly debate, but as more people look to eat local, support sustainable agriculture and help small farms grow artisan crafted local ciders are growing in popularity. Vashon is home to many small farms, specialty orchards and talented cider makers. Even the casual gardener has apple and pear trees growing in their yards and probably has a cider press in the garage.

KEEN’s WindFall Cider Fest

Sat, Oct 7, 2023 7:30 PM — 11:00 PM Western Town at Kittitas Valley Event Center (map) Google Calendar • ICS

The perfect pairing of Cider & Music meet again to celebrate the colors of fall in the center of Washington Ciderhouses from Puget Sound, Wenatchee, Yakima and around the region will bring enough varieties to make the most experienced taster swoon. This is a fundraiser for KEEN’s Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center project. Live music gets the crowd dancing! WindFall is an event for ages 21 and up. ID will be required. WindFall is the grandest gathering of Cider in Central Washington. Twelve or more cider houses will be doing their best to impress. Each cider house will bring two or three varieties for tasting. From dry to sweet to hopped to fruited, herbed or flowered, there’s a cider for everyone. Local restaurants and concessions will offer plentiful handy food for every taste. Beer, wine and soft drinks will also be available.

Idaho Cider Fest

Sat, Oct 7, 2023 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM Downtown Boise Association & Meriwether Cider Co. (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us for the First Annual Idaho Cider Fest! On October 7th, from 12pm to 6pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Downtown Boise’s vibrant cultural scene as we transform the iconic Freak Alley Gallery into a haven of cidery delights

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we showcase the finest offerings from 9 exceptional cideries hailing from across the bountiful landscapes of the Northwest. With each sip, you’ll embark on a journey through the diverse flavors that define this beloved craft beverage. Whether you’re a seasoned cider connoisseur or a curious newcomer, the First Annual Idaho Cider Fest promises a dang good time!

Admission to this cider extravaganza is absolutely FREE, ensuring that everyone can partake in the festivities. To indulge in the delectable array of ciders, simply acquire tokens online pre-sale for a discount or at the event for a mere $4.50 each. Each token unlocks the opportunity to enjoy a pour of your choice from the remarkable selection of ciders available. From crisp and zesty to delightfully complex, there’s a cider to suit every palate. Pre-buy a 5-token bundle before the fest for 10% off! BUY HERE TODAY

But that’s not all! As you savor the ciders, you can play with games thanks to the Downtown Boise Association’s DT Plays, a medley of entertaining games will be at your fingertips! In addition, local vendors will be on hand, showcasing an enticing array of products.

The First Annual Idaho Cider Fest isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of community, craftsmanship, and the joy of discovery. Gather your friends and family, and join us for a day filled with merriment, flavor exploration, and the shared delight of embracing the fall spirit. Mark your calendars for October 7th and prepare to be a part of this unforgettable experience at the enchanting Freak Alley Gallery in the heart of Downtown Boise. Your presence will make this inaugural cider fest truly remarkable.

National Cider Month

Sun, Oct 1, 2023, 12:00 AM — Tue, Oct 31, 2023, 11:00 PM National Cider Month (map) Google Calendar • ICS

National Cider Month is a month-long celebration dedicated to illuminating the artistry of cider makers. From the dedicated apple growers to the innovative cideries, this yearly celebration provides the platform to admire the craftsmanship poured into the creation of hard cider.

Craft cideries, with their creativity and innovation, elevate the cider industry. National Cider Month honors and highlights not only the process—from apple farmers to cidermakers to those who enjoy drinking it—but also the hidden gems in your own backyard community.

Visit nationalcidermonth.com to view National Cider Month events!

Western Cider’s Harvest Party and Apple Pressing Competition

Sun, Oct 1, 2023 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Western Cider Co. (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Western Cider’s HARVEST PARTY and 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY will be a sweet time with FREE FOOD, team cider pressing competition, music, a special cider release, and general hootin’ and hollerin’!

2 – 6PM: FREE FRITO PIES (while l supplies last)

2-4PM: Music by The Timber Rattlers

4-6PM: CRANK – Apple Press Competition

Think you’ve got the gusto to be crowned Head Apple Wrangler? We will be using antique apple presses in a shoulder-to-shoulder battle to see who can press apples into juice the fastest.

FIRST PLACE: FREE cider for a year (one free cider per day for one year to each team member and a drinkable trophy)

SECOND PLACE: Merch and Cider

THIRD PLACE: Less Merch and Cider than Second Place

BEST TEAM UNIFORM: A mega-special prize for the best team uniform.

Bring your friends and make some wagers. Must be 21+ to enter. Sign up by 10AM on Oct 1st here

Made possible by the generous help of Missoula Urban Demonstration Project.

SPECIAL CIDER RELEASE:

Strawberry Dolgo

Cider Swig- the Greater Peninsula Cider Festival

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:30 AM — 5:00 PM Greater Gig Harbor Foundation (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Cider Swig returns, following the pandemic imposed hiatus, with dozens of Northwest ciders to sip, great live music, contests and games, artisan vendors, and delectable “curbside cuisine” by area chefs and their food trucks!

The tasting event will showcase more than 130 NW ciders, in addition to wine, mead, beer and other regionally crafted libations. Born out of a commitment to community and the environment, and the love for local flavor, Cider Swig connects festival goers directly with the makers. And, the Swig’s Pop-up Bottle Shop is back, so you can take your favorites home to enjoy.

Beyond sharing cider and other local/regional crafted sips with the masses, Washington’s largest single day cider-centered festival highlights our region’s agricultural heritage, reinforces community friendships, promotes local businesses, agricultural and environmental organizations, and showcases regional talent throughout the day.

Late Breaking News – Registration for Cider Swig Midway Competitions will open at 7am on Sept. 19th. Participation in all contests is limited and requires pre-registration, which is on a first come basis to all ticket holders.

Cider Summit Seattle

Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 3:00 PM — Sun, Sep 10, 2023, 5:00 PM Cider Summit (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us at Lake Union Park @ MOHAI for the region’s largest hard cider tasting event, featuring 150 selections from more than 40 producers. Among the selections will be local, regional and international favorites, mead, cider cocktails, fruit spirits and maybe even a few surprises! This is an outdoor event – rain or shine!

Silver Star Beer & Cider Fest

Sat, Sep 9, 2023 1:00 PM — 6:00 PM Silver Star Beer & Cider Fest (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Is there anything better than craft cider and beer in the mountains? After a sellout event last year, we’re thrilled to be bringing back the Silver Star Beer & Cider Fest! This is a half-day event on Saturday, September 9th 2023, and includes craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries from around the region, alongside great food, entertainment, games, and live music. Add on options include a pairing dinner on September 8th and more great free live music on the 10th.

Camano Ciderfest

Sat, Sep 2, 2023 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM Camano Ciderfest (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us on Camano Island for our first annual CiderFest! Featuring local cider makers you know and love as well as some new gems!

Little Woody Barrel-Aged Beer, Cider, & Whiskey Festival

Fri, Sep 1, 2023 5:00 PM — 10:00 PM 129 NW Idaho Avenue (map) Google Calendar • ICS

The region’s premier barrel-aged beer, cider and whiskey festival! Celebrate the craftsmanship of beer along with lawn games, live music, food trucks and the best barrel-aged beverages in the Northwest. Get your name in front of beer lovers from near and far at this highly anticipated two-day event.

Offset Ciderworks One Year Anniversary Party

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 2:00 PM — 8:00 PM Offset Ciderworks (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us on August 26th from 2-8 pm to celebrate Offset Ciderworks’ one-year anniversary! Enjoy a selection of four ciders on tap, including Off Dry, Pink Guava, Mojito, and Horchata. Indulge in delectable fare from Bread and Circuses food truck, groove to music, browse our exclusive merch (hats, anniversary shirts, and more), and win fantastic raffle prizes. One more BIG SURPRISE! Six-packs of Pink Guava will be available for purchase for the first time. Bring your family, friends, and furry pals – everyone’s welcome— entry fee: $5 which includes a drink and two raffle tickets (free for minors) . Let’s raise a glass and commemorate this milestone together.

Snohomish Cider Festival

Sun, Aug 6, 2023 12:00 PM — 5:00 PM Snohomish Cider Festival (map) Google Calendar • ICS

The 2023 Snohomish Cider Festival, brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Snohomish, is a great way to sample different hard ciders from cidermakers throughout the Northwest: some old favorites and some newcomers to the market. In addition to ciders, there will be food and music. Come on out and enjoy the afternoon with family and friends. The first weekend in August is almost guaranteed to be sunny and warm!

You must be 21 years of age or older; no children or babies. No pets other than service dogs.

Sat, Jul 15, 2023 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM Orcas Island Cider Fest (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Orcas Island Cider and Mead festival happening July 15th from 11am to 4pm in Eastsound Village Green! Get ready for some fun in the sun, great music, and tasty sips. There will be cider and mead sampling from multiple regional producers, live music, and the farmer’s market! Some intriguing cider flavors include watermelon, blackberry, juicy peach, grapefruit gimlet and ginger and lime just to name a few! Some mouthwatering meads include meadjito, chamomile, blackberry current, a juniper/pine blend, a pepper mead and even a chocolate berry mead and many more exciting flavors! Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/ OICiderMeadtix Proceeds benefit the Orcas Senior Center. Also, for more on-going information follow us on Facebook at Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival or at www.orcasislandciderfest.org . Ferry reservations are now available, and we recommend you book ASAP for your ferry and accommodation.

Heartland Ciderworks Launch Party

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM The Place (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join Heartland Ciderworks, winner of 2023 NW Cider Cup Best New Cidery of the Year, for their official Launch Party at The Place. 5PM – closing | Light food will be provided. Meet cidermaker Eliseo Bell-Uribe and try some Heartland Ciderworks cider!

Cider Summit Portland

Fri, Jun 23, 2023, 3:00 PM — Sat, Jun 24, 2023, 5:00 PM The Redd on Salmon Street (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Cider Summit Portland returns on Friday/Saturday, June 23-24 for our 11th annual festival at a new location!

Join us at The Redd on Salmon Street for the region’s largest hard cider tasting event, featuring 150 selections from more than 40 producers. Among the selections will be local, regional and international favorites, mead, cider cocktails, apple spirits and maybe even a few surprises! This will be an indoor-outdoor format.

Festival Basics > Friday, June 23 from 3pm-8pm with VIP admission starting at 2pm. Please note last pour will be at 7:45pm. > Saturday, June 24 from 12pm-5pm. Please note last pour will be at 4:45pm. > You may add (during the checkout process) admission to a hosted cider-cheese-charcuterie tasting from 11am-12n on Saturday. Very limited availability. > Re-admission is allowed both days as long as you have your wristband on and festival tasting glass.

This event is strictly 21 & over – no babies allowed.

Get tickets here.

Additional Festival Features > Oregon Fruit Products Fruit Cider Challenge, with QR code voting to determine winner. > Dog Lounge hosted by Portland Pet Food and DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. > Food available for purchase from Dano’s Dogs & Miere Catering along with additional onsite snacks. > Live cidermaker interviews broadcast onsite and online. > Live performance videos from many of Portland’s leading blues artists. > Event store featuring bottles & cans to-go, festival merch and extra tasting tickets.

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2023 Northwest Cider Cup Awards Party

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM Polaris Hall (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Save the date for the 2023 Northwest Cider Cup Awards Party! – Tickets available now

Join us in celebrating the winners of the 2023 Northwest Cider Cup! The Northwest Cider Cup Awards Party is an annual celebration of the best ciders in the Pacific Northwest region in over 15 categories. Winning ciders are announced at our awards ceremony, where more than 200 cider industry professionals and cider enthusiasts gather for a celebratory evening.

Each year at the Awards Party, in addition to honoring the best ciders, we also recognize the best in other categories, including Best of Show, Best New Cidery, Best Cidery of the Year (Small, Medium, Large), Best Dressed, and more.

Hors d’oeuvres will be served and ciders will be available for purchase. Celebrate the PNW cider community in style! Fancy dress encouraged!

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About the Northwest Cider Cup

The Northwest Cider Cup is a prestigious award that celebrates the most outstanding ciders in one of the strongest cider regions in the country. Founded a decade ago by regional cidermakers, the Northwest Cider Cup has become most rigorous cider competition on the United States. The cup inspires quality, provides constructive feedback to cidermakers, educates cider drinkers, and amplifies the category.

Northwest Cider Cup

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM McMenamins Kennedy School (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Judging for the NW Cider Cup (formerly Portland International Cider Cup) will take place at McMenamins Kennedy School on June 12, 2023.

Review the 2023 NW Cider Cup Categories Accepted

Interested in being a judge or a steward? Please fill out the google form HERE

Questions about entering the competition and logistics? Email MJ at [email protected]
Questions about judging, stewarding or categories? Email Jana at [email protected]

19 Acres Cider Co. Craft Beverage Fest

Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM 19 Acres Cider Co. (map) Google Calendar • ICS

19 Acres Cider Co. is excited to host our 1st Annual Craft Beverage Fest. Join us for this 21+ event in our newly opened tasting room, with an exquisite view, while you sip on beverages from local cideries, breweries and wineries. Our event will feature live music, drool-worthy food trucks and great company. Come out for this summer time event guaranteed to leave you talking about it for months to come.

Additional drink tokens as well as bottles and cans can be purchased at event.

Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest

Sat, Apr 29, 2023 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest (map) Google Calendar • ICS

The 8th annual Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest gives seasoned and novice cider drinkers alike the chance to sample cider from Oregon and Washington’s very own cider makers. More than twenty cideries will be participating, with over 40 ciders on tap.

The daylong event also features local craft and food vendors , and a kids’ area with giant yard games. Hood River Cider Fest guarantees a great springtime event for the whole family. Attendees 21 and under welcome for free!

Spring showers aren’t a problem, as the Cider Fest tasting area takes place under a tent on the Hood River Event Site. Soak in the waterfront view while sipping a local cider!

NW Cider Symposium

Mon, Mar 13, 2023, 2:00 PM — Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

March 13 – 14, 2023

At the greater tacoma convention center in tacoma, wa.

Registration is open! Register by 1/15/23 for discounted rates.

Event Details

The Symposium is an event to learn, grow, connect and celebrate our vibrant industry and will feature:

Trade show specifically for northwest cidermakers with products, services, and partners to help grow your business.
Educational workshops for orchardists, marketers, cidermakers, and executives covering the hottest topics for our region.
An industry tasting on Monday, March 13 to connect your brand with buyers, media, and your cider community
Opportunities to connect with people across the industry.
Cider Happy Hour to close out the day on Tuesday, March 14.
Affordable registration prices so your entire team can attend.

Sponsorship & Trade Show

Trade Show registration is open! Sign up here .

Limited Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact [email protected] for details.

Get Updates

Join the NWCA email list .

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Participate in the conversation: #nwcider #nwcidersymposium

Learn about the 2022 Symposium

The 2022 NW Cider Symposium was held March 14-15, 2022. Visit https://www.nwcider.com/symposium-2022 to view the program..

NW Cider Symposium Tasting

Mon, Mar 13, 2023 4:00 PM — 6:30 PM Tacoma, WA (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Taste your way across the NW!

Get your ticket to the NW Cider Symposium TASTING to meet makers and sip ciders from more than 30 cideries.

The event will be Monday March 13 from 4:00 – 6:30 pm in Tacoma, WA.

Tickets are $30 and include 8 pours, hors d’oeuvres, a tannin tasting workout, and an evening of fun with the NW cider community.

Participating Cideries

2 Towns, Alma Cider, Alpenfire Cider, Art+Science, Avid Cider, Bauman’s, Blue Moon Estate Winery & Cider Worx, Double Mountain, Dragon’s Head Cider, Empyrical Cidery, Fierce County Cider, Finnriver, Greenwood Cider, Incline Cider Company, Independent Cider, Liberty Ciderworks, Locust, Lost Giants Cider Company, Madrone Cider, Merriwether, Oregon Heritage Farms/19 Acres, Portland Cider Company, Puget Sound, Republic of Cider, Schilling, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, Seattle Cider Company, Sisters’ Cider House LLC, Slightly Furry Beverage Company, Snowdrift Cider, Tieton Cider Works, Union Hill Cider Co., Yonder Cider

CIDER SWIG – 9th Annual Greater Peninsula Cider Festival

Sat, Sep 24, 2022 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM Haub Field - LeMay Car Museum (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Cider Smash 2022

Fri, Jun 10, 2022, 12:00 PM — Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 6:00 PM Marina Park (map) Google Calendar • ICS

NORTHWEST APPLES AND PEARS, OH MY!

Cider drinkers unite! You have been clamoring for a different kind of cider event and we hear you. So… we are proud to announce the inaugural CIDER SMASH tasting event at Kirklandia, which taste place June 10-12!

CIDER SMASH is a ticketed cider tasting event filled to the brim with tasty, deliciousness from the Pacific Northwest.

Not into cider? No worries… CIDER SMASH is not only a kickass cider festival but also includes kickass beers and wines and is overflowing with kickass DJs, kickass games, kickass cocktails, kickass food and kickass other stuff.

That’s a whole lot of kickasses, seven of them to be exact. No other cider festival even comes close, guaranteed.

All silliness aside, the Pacific Northwest produces THE BEST ciders in the world (duh) and we are proud to be supporting our local growers and cider makers. We welcome you to join us at CIDER SMASH , June 11-12 at KIRKLANDIA Waterfront Festival.

Cider, beer, wine, cocktails… Taste the Best of the Northwest!

Portland International Cider Cup Awards Party

Thu, May 26, 2022 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM Swift Cider (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join us for the Portland International Cider Cup Awards Party! This is a ticketed event. More details to come!

Portland International Cider Cup

Mon, May 9, 2022 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM Swift Cider (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Judging for the Portland International Cider Cup will take place from 9 am- 5 pm at Swift Cider in Portland on May 9, 2022.

Judging for PICC is by invitation only. If you would like to be considered, please fill out this 2022 PICC Judge & Steward Interest Form.

Entries open on April 4. 2022. More information available on the PICC website https://picc.nwcider.com/

Skagit Cider Fest

Sat, Apr 9, 2022 12:00 PM — 4:00 PM Farmstrong Brewing (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Viva Farms + Skagit Farm to Pint present the first ever Skagit Cider Fest. Welcoming all cider lovers to come sample some of the best ciders in the region in the expansive Farmstrong beer garden. Meet the makers of these delicious ciders as you sample their craft and learn about the process all while supporting Viva Farms’ mission to grow the next generation of farmers!

Enjoy these ciders in the large beer garden, play your favorite lawn games, enjoy great food from Rooted Kitchen, purchase your favorite cider to take home from our festival store, and join us for an incredible afterparty concert from the legendary Baby Cakes!

TICKETS GO ON SALE 2/22

SKAGIT FARM TO PINT ROADSHOW VIP TICKETS INCLUDE ENTRY TO THIS EVENT!

The sampling event is 21+ for ticketed guest only. The afterparty is at 5pm and is open to all ages and free to the public up to capacity.

Rain or Shine.

Runcible Cider Oregon-inspired Vermouth Launch Party

Wed, Mar 30, 2022 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM The Place PDX (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Runcible Cider is hosting a launch party for their Oregon-inspired vermouth, JOIN US!

Thank you for supporting our cider journey thus far! We have loved sharing our cider with your customers, and for the wonderful relationship we have. We are proud to bring you our newest creation, and Oregon-inspired vermouth.

Our intention has been to obtain the fullest expression of our orchard and our remarkable region – the taste of the Pacific Northwest in a sip. For this project, our aged cider has been blended with an apple brandy distillation and infused with over 35 botanicals, many of them iconic Oregon flavors. Infusions include: Douglas Fir, Blackberry, Elderflower, Hops, Chanterelles, Smoke, Cherries and more.

There will be light bites eating (think fish toasts, goat cheese tarts etc!), drink tasting, botanical smelling, good times

2nd Annual NW Cider Symposium

Mon, Mar 14, 2022, 3:00 PM — Tue, Mar 15, 2022, 5:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

The 2nd Annual NW Cider Symposium will take place March 14-15, 2022 in Tacoma, Washington. Visit the Symposium page to learn more .

The Tuesday, March 15 NW Cider Symposium will be held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402

The Monday, March 14 Symposium Tasting will be held att Historic 1625 Tacoma Place, 1625 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409.

Big Chill Cider and Harvest Fest

Sat, Oct 9, 2021 12:00 PM — 7:00 PM Pybus Public Market (map) Google Calendar • ICS

The cider story has been unfolding over the past decade in Central Washington. Early adaptors include Kevin Van Reenan, owner of Pear Up, located in East Wenatchee. Van Reenan’s “perrys” helped establish the category in America and are now in Asia and Europe. Rootwood Cider in Manson started grafting cider apples into their fourth generation family orchard around eight years ago. Today, they’re pouring at two visitor locations. All through the region portions of family orchards are being repurposed to help the cider flow. Some labels like Manchester Road, a consistent crowd favorite, are inspired by classic British beverages, others like Union Hill are innovating new territory. The awards and results speak for themselves.

On October 9, 2021, virtually all of the region’s hard cider makers will be pouring at the third annual Big Chill Cider and HarvestFest, staged this year for the first time at Pybus Public Market. Celebrate the season with over 40 choices of cider from 14 labels along with displays, games, music, food, cider making and a free kid’s harvest play area. Discover the intricacies of cider and what to serve with it while visiting with the makers behind the flavors. The Big Chill also hosts the biggest, annual cider pop-up store in Eastern Washington, offering virtually every Central WA hard cider including Pear Up, Rootwood, Manchester Road, ChelanCraft, Archibald James, Union Hill, Bad Granny, Phillippi, Ole Swede, Snowdrift, Steelhead, Barns Etc, Centre Ring, and introducing Watercore.

From dry to sweet, from pear to apple, explore the newest and finest entries onto the local beverage scene at The Big Chill Cider and Harvestfest. Tickets start at $25 for this outdoor event and can be purchased: https://savorcentralwa.com/events .

Washington Cider Week

Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 12:00 PM — Sun, Sep 19, 2021, 8:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

A grand celebration of Washington Cider! The celebration will be smaller this year because of Covid but keep up to date on facebook.com/waciderweek

Northwest Cider Symposium 2021

Tue, Mar 16, 2021, 9:00 AM — Thu, Mar 18, 2021, 12:15 PM Google Calendar • ICS

The Northwest Cider Association invites you to our first annual NW Cider Symposium on March 16-18, 2021. An event for Northwesterners passionate about making cider. Learn. Ask. Connect. Grow.

Virtual Tasting: NW Cider Symposium + NW Cider Club

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Order your Discover Washington Box.

Meet with cidermakers from across Washington state, as we host our premier Virtual Tasting for the NW Cider Club! Cidermakers from NW Cider Club’s spring 2021 Discover and Elevated Boxes will be live to answer questions and share details about their cider, cideries (from Seattle to Wenatchee) and the passion that inspires them. NW Cider Club members and Symposium attendees are invited to join in and learn firsthand about a wide range of offerings, crafted from Washington apples and pears. Preview what will be in the tasting line up here !

Symposium attendees will participate in the tasting through the virtual event platform and club members can watch via facebook live .

Northwest Cider Club – Discover Oregon!

Sun, Nov 1, 2020, 12:00 AM — Sun, Nov 22, 2020, 11:00 PM Northwest Cider Club (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join the club at nwciderclub.com

The Northwest Cider Club brings you into the heart of the craft cider movement—sharing the creativity and passion of more than 100 independent cidermakers across the Pacific Northwest.

Become a member and you’ll receive a box or two of hard to find, expertly curated ciders each season. Visit the website for more information

Vashon Island Cider Tour

Sat, Oct 17, 2020 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM Vashon Island, WA (map) Google Calendar • ICS

For 2020 Ciderfest, the Vashon Chamber of Commerce is selling a limited supply of unique Ciderfest boxes online from 9/25-10/14. Our traditional Ciderfest event is not possible this year, so we’re boxing the fest for you! The curated boxes include three Vashon ciders, Island grown and made creations ready for pick-up at the Vashon Island Village Green on Saturday, October 17th.

Proceeds from each box purchased support VIGA’s Food Access Partnership, which works to increase access to fresh food for all while supporting local farmers, and the Vashon Chamber of Commerce, furthering its ability to provide business & community support.

In conjunction with your Ciderfest box, physical Orchard Tours will take place from 1-4 pm on Oct. 17th at three Island orchards. You’re invited to tours hosted at the orchards of Vashon Island Fruit Club, Dragon’s Head Cider, and Nashi Orchards. Take a tour before or after picking up your box!

Cider Swig: Drive-Thru Edition In Tacoma and Gig Harbor

Sat, Sep 26, 2020, 12:00 PM — Sun, Sep 27, 2020, 4:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

The 7th annual Cider Swig celebration returns! While a bit different due to the current safety guidelines and requirements, we are excited to offer To-Go Cider Swig Kits!

As much as we would love to be celebrating our 7th annual event with you it’s just not possible this year. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t get your cider fill! We’ve been diligently working to put on Cider Swig: Drive-Thru Edition. We are partnering with several of our longstanding Washington-based cider vendors to create two “festival to-go” tasting kit options. While we can’t be sipping and enjoying together, we hope you can enjoy a bit of festival cheer from the comfort of your own home!

Come get your swig on Saturday and Sunday, September 26th & 27th, from 12 PM to 4 PM each day. Saturday kit pick-up will take place at LeMay America’s Car Museum; Sunday kit pick-up will be located at Uptown Gig Harbor in the IMAX parking lot. When you purchase your kit, please specify your pick-up location. More info on FACEBOOK

Montana Cider

Sat, Sep 26, 2020, 7:00 AM — Sat, Oct 3, 2020, 11:50 PM Montana (map) Google Calendar • ICS

A Celebration of Montana Craft Cider

Pick up cider from your cidery, local bottle shop, or store and get to celebrating!

Find a cidery on the NWCA Cider Map:

Find cider at:

Vashon CiderFest 2020 Cider Boxes and Orchard Tours

Fri, Sep 25, 2020, 9:00 AM — Wed, Oct 14, 2020, 8:00 PM Vashon Island, WA (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Washington Cider Week September 10-20, 2020

Thu, Sep 10, 2020, 12:00 PM — Sun, Sep 20, 2020, 10:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

The Northwest Cider Association Brings You The Tenth Annual Washington Cider Week (Sept 10-20th, 2020).

The Northwest Cider Association’s (NWCA) tenth annual Washington Cider Week, will look different from previous years but the show goes on. Connection, community and cider sales are needed more now than ever, so we are moving Washington Cider Week to a virtual platform. For all the events and details head over to Washingtonciderweek.org

Montana Cider Celebration in a Box

Wed, Sep 9, 2020, 12:14 PM — Sun, Oct 4, 2020, 11:59 AM The Dram Shop (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Montana Cider Celebration – by Montanans, for Montanans.

Grab your box of 6 incredible Montana ciders from the Dram Shop including:

Montana Ciderworks – Jonathon 500ml – Darby Pub 500ml

Western Cider – Farmhouse 2019 750ml – McIntosh 500ml

Lockhorn Cider – McIntosh 750ml

Last Chance Cider Mill

-Karmijn de Sonnaville / 22oz bottle

Click here to purchase cider.

BC Cider Week

Thu, Aug 6, 2020, 4:00 PM — Sun, Aug 16, 2020, 11:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Discover NW ciders from the BC interior to the Islands with events re-imagined this year to keep you safe and healthy. Details at BC Cider Week on Facebook .

Seattle Cider Co. Meet the Maker (at home)

Thu, Jul 2, 2020 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Connect with Seattle Cider and Meet the Maker from the comfort of your own home.

How does it work? 1. Order online or pick up locally the three featured ciders.

Here’s the tasting line up: Seattle Cider Meyer Lemon Sparkling, Marionberry (their newest seasonal!) and 2017 City Fruit.

Order online

2. Register (for free) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsc-itpjooGNHMfCPrejaNQOlRyMBq7mf0

3. Tune in via zoom 5pm PT 7/2 and taste and learn along with the maker!

Seattle Cider Company is Seattle’s first cidery since Prohibition, bringing true craft cider back to Seattle and across the country. We’ll meet with with Seattle’s Scott Katsma, Director of Fermentation and Innovation.

Learn about their story and taste Seattle Cider Meyer Lemon Sparkling, Marionberry (their newest seasonal!) and 2017 City Fruit.

Order online or pick up your cider at numerous retail locations and tune in.

Want to shop locally? You can click into the interactive map https://www.seattlecidercompany.com/ and search for a store that carries Seattle Cider near you. Or you can always just tune in, connect and learn.

Cheese & Cider For All

Sat, Jun 27, 2020 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

In celebration of 2020 OR Cider Week, Northwest Cider Association and Portland’s nationally recognized Cheese Bar present a cheese and cider pairing class with Nikki Panos.

Nikki has curated a special cheese and cider line up to delight your taste buds and help you become familiar with the underlying principles of great pairings so you can pair like a pro. Pre-order your cheese and cider from Cheese Bar online https://cheese-bar.square.site/ or call 503-222-6014 then tune in on zoom for an interactive guided cheese and cider class. We will help you make pairing easy.

Not in Portland? No worries, cheese and cider is for everyone! If you aren’t in the area or don’t have the ability to pick up the curated line up you can still tune in and enjoy a great class.

Check out the OR Cider Week page https://www.oregonciderweek.com/ for our alternate cheese and cider recommendations and for more great content for Oregon Cider Week, 6/18-28!

2 Towns Cider Virtual Happy Hour

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Celebrate the 9th annual Oregon Cider Week (6/18-28) with on of the most recognized and awarded cideries in the state. Connect with 2 Towns Cider in Corvallis, Oregon. We’ll taste their: Prickly Pearadise, 2018 vintage Cidre Bouche and a third TBA cider… stay tuned! Get your ciders, sign up for free and tune in to join us! Find your Cider: Local Shops , Local Shipping or Order online . Register for free !

How does it work? Simple. Order your cider 5-7 days in advance (shipped to your door!), register for free then tune in via zoom. Enjoy a complimentary guided tasting with the maker. Hear their unique cider stories first hand and get your questions answered in real time. We are happy to be able to offer this programing at no cost to either cidermakers or cider lovers to help support our makers during this challenging time.

Cider Fest in a Box! A Virtual After Party with PDX Cider Summit Makers

Sat, Jun 20, 2020 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM Google Calendar • ICS

2020 Portland Cider Summit looks a little different this year. With the need to maintain social distancing in the face of COVID-19, the Cider Summit team is assembling a curated selection of regional ciders, neatly packaged for advanced order and contactless pick up 12-5pm Saturday, 6/20.

The Festival box includes a great line up of ciders, a keepsake festival glass and bar towel… but that’s not all! To enhance your enjoyment of your “Festival To-Go” tasting kit, in celebration of the 9th annual Oregon Cider Week (6/18-28) Cider Summit has partnered with Northwest Cider Association to bring you Cider Fest in a (Zoom) Box! A Virtual Oregon Cider Week Party with the 2020 PDX Cider Summit Makers. Purchase your $8 ticket to the Virtual Fest when you buy your cider: https://www.cidersummitnw.com/tickets We’ll send you all the details so you can tune in and join us 6-7:30pm Saturday, 6/20.

After all, Cider Summit is about world class cider and making connections. We are happy to help safely connect you with friendly faces of the cideries you know and love. Join us for 90 minutes of solid entertainment and fun as we ask makers to go beyond the tasting notes and deliver their best jokes, juggling and songs to make you smile and share some levity. Enjoy unprecedented entertainment in unprecedented times! The evening includes a pop-up concert from local musician, Norman Sylvester.

Cider Fest in a (Zoom) Box is produced by Northwest Cider Association, a working 501(c)3 non-profit that supports NW cideries connecting with cider lovers.

Please note, the Cider Fest in a (Zoom) Box ticket is an add-on to the Festival To-Go Tasting Kit. Virtual Fest ticket fees support NWCA in helping cideries around the region, who have been hard hit during this time. Cider Festival in a (Zoom) Box ticket fee is $8 and available here: https://www.cidersummitnw.com/tickets

(Take Out!) Cider Dinner with ST. JACK’s

Thu, Jun 18, 2020, 3:00 PM — Sun, Jun 28, 2020, 8:00 PM ST. JACK restaurant & bar (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Portland’s acclaimed ST. JACKS’s restaurant has kept fans well fed during this dynamic time by offering mix and match meals made of fresh ingredients from local farmers for take out, 7 days a week, 3-8pm.

Lucky for cider lovers, St. Jack’s chef is getting in on the fun of Oregon Cider Week, 6/18-28 crafting custom cider paired entrees! Order your cider paired meal for take out online: https://app.upserve.com/s/st-jack-portland

The product of a lifetime of study and passion, St. Jack is an ode to the bouchons, or esteemed cafés of Lyon, France, and to Chef Aaron Barnett’s take on the humble excellence of rustic French cuisine. Barnett knows amazing culinary fare and artisanal libations. From regional wines and craft cocktails, microbrews to cider, St. Jack’s menu always offers a hearty helping of thirst quenching selections.

For Oregon Cider Week, St. Jack’s is teaming up with Alter Ego Cider. Alter Ego offers award winning, small, hand-crafted cider batches made in Portland, OR.

Stay tuned for special pairings that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home all 10 days of cider week!

St. Jack is located at 1610 NW 23rd Ave, Portland OR 97210 Open 3-8pm, open 7 days a week for take out only! Order your cider paired meal for take out online: https://app.upserve.com/s/st-jack-portland

Art and Science Cider+Wine Virtual Happy Hour

Thu, Jun 18, 2020 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Art + Science, Cider + Wine is an original family run operation. Kim Hamblin is ‘artistic director’ and/or ‘head apple picker,’ Dan Rinke is the ‘science’ of Art + Science, in charge of the magical fermentation processes and their son Cash is perhaps reluctantly, ‘in training.’ They are natural cider, perry, and wine producers using primarily foraged fruit & fermenting with indigenous yeast in rural Yamhill County, Oregon. Here’s what we will taste: Bird Brain Perry, Mutualism and Humble Perry, available through select retailers and for order online look for the “NWCA Happy Hour Perry Pack.” Register for free today and join us!

Oregon Cider Week June 18-28, 2020

Thu, Jun 18, 2020, 12:00 PM — Sun, Jun 28, 2020, 10:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

10 day celebration of our local cider scene across Oregon! Oregon Cider Week is back for its ninth year this June 18th to 28th with a slate of events that will transport drinkers even while they #stayhome . Find more at https://www.oregonciderweek.com.

Dragon’s Head Cider Virtual Tasting

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Wes and Laura Cherry moved to Vashon Island in 2010 with the dream of planting an orchard and starting a cidery. Today, their orchard is full of cider apple and perry pear trees. Their award winning ciders tell the story that apples alone can tell through cider. Dragon’s Head Cider in Vashon, Washington takes a traditional approach to cider making. Their focus is on the apple varieties and the quality of the fruit. We’ll taste their Sparkling Perry, Heritage, and Wild Pet Nat. Available through select retailers, curbside pick up and available for order online . Register for free and join us!

Union Hill Cider Virtual Cider Tasting June 4!

Thu, Jun 4, 2020 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

The story of Union Hill Cider in Wentachee, WA began in 2012, when orchardist and beer fanatic roommates got curious about fermenting cider. Fifty acres of cider apples and 8 years later tune in to taste the fruits of their labor. We’ll travel along their cidermaking journey and learn how combining their skills and love of apples enabled them to make the best cider. We’ll enjoy their Pinkheart and Hopped & Hazy Ciders. Order your ciders online or purchase locally in WA. Please register in advance and join us!

Virtual Happy Hour with Creek & Gully Cider

Thu, May 28, 2020 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

May 28 Virtual Happy Hour features Creek & Gully of British Columbia. We’ll taste their 2018 Orchard Blend, 2019 Century (Pet-Nat), and 2019 Aurora (Gamay Golden Blend).

All three ciders are available online, for pick-up , and at a variety of Liquor Stores.

Northwest Cider Virtual Happy Hour Series:

Northwest Cidermakers are industrious, innovative dreamers and doers who are digging deep to find resilience and share good cheer during this dynamic time. The Northwest Cider Association wants to help you authentically connect with these award winning makers– we invite you to take a tour around the region to virtually visit with cidermakers across the Pacific Northwest. Each week, we meet with a different cidermaker, enjoy a guided tasting of (3) of their selected ciders (or perries!) and go behind the scenes to learn more about their unique cider story. Support local makers by ordering or picking up their tasting selection in advance and register for free. Tune in Thursdays at 4pm PT to raise a glass and drink in the people, place and passion of Northwest Cider.

Virtual Happy Hour with Finnriver Farm & Cidery

Thu, May 21, 2020 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

May 21 Virtual Happy Hour features Andrew and Crystie from Finnriver Cidery . Join this guided tasting of Finnriver’s Farmstead, Autumn’s Blush, and Golden Russett Ciders.

You can purchase cider at https://www.finnriver.com/order-online and in regional retail placements in multiple states: https://www.finnriver.com/where-to-buy

Finnriver is offering weekend curbside pick-up for local pre-orders and FREE SHIPPING (on orders over $99) or 15% off all Finnriver items!

Virtual Happy Hour with Western Cider

Thu, May 14, 2020 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

May 14 Virtual Happy Hour features Western Cider from Montana. Join us to taste their Wickson Single Variety, Great Bear Community, and McIntosh Single Variety ciders.

These ciders are available at https://westerncider.com/buy-cider for direct shipping AND www.westerncider.com/delivery for Missoula, MT residents.

Virtual Happy Hour with Meriwether Cider

Thu, May 7, 2020 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

May 7 Virtual Happy Hour features Meriwether Cider in Boise, Idaho. Join us for a complimentary guided tasting of their Foothills Semi-Dry, Hop Shot and Grapefruit Rosemary Ciders.

These ciders are available: ~To-go from both of their Boise locations,

~ For local home delivery – ORDER HERE –> https://meriwether-cider.square.site

~ For curbside pickup at either Meriwether location – ORDER HERE –> https://meriwether-cider.square.site/

~ For shipping out of town ORDER HERE –> https://www.meriwethercider.com/buycider

Please register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIscOivrj0pGdDgwC5pbVmOnjx_WfBoDbGn

Virtual Happy Hour with Bauman’s Cider

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

April 30 Virtual Happy Hour features Christine of Bauman’s Cider in Gervais, Oregon. Enjoy a guided tasting featuring their Strawberry Mojito, Farmer’s Old Fashioned and Peach Bellini.

Available for online order https://www.baumanscider.com/ or free local delivery to Portland/Salem, OR area. If you are ordering online you can use code: NWHappyHour for free out of the area shipping through 5/1/20. Look for the ‘Happy Hour Pack’ that includes two bottles of each cider we will be tasting (6 bottles total!).

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcu6qrz4qGdffOfUJbcAulJcFc6eqGkq6

Virtual Happy Hour with Sea Cider

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

April 23 Virtual Happy Hour features Sea Cider’s Pippins, Bramble Bubbly and Rumrunner (Canada)/Prohibition (USA). Tune in Thursdays at 4pm PT to raise a glass and drink in the people, place and passion of Northwest Cider.

Connect with Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse of BC, Canada. Kristen will share their cider story and lead a guided tasting of their Pippins, Bramble Bubbly and Rumrunner (Canada)/Prohibition (USA). Please note the last cider is the same, with two different names/labels for the Canada and US Markets.

Sea Cider is distributed throughout B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Washington, & Illinois. To purchase ciders retail you can use “where to buy” https://www.seacider.ca/where-to-buy/

You can also order online (Canada only) https://sea-cider-farm-ciderhouse.square.site/

For additional help procuring their ciders you can contact their Regional Manager: [email protected]

This tasting and happy hour is offered complimentary. Please register in advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrce6sqj8vzqtvlUopQXfR-RGx-HhCYg

Social Media Deep Dive

Fri, Apr 10, 2020 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Learn how to maximize your cidery’s social media following, how to better understand your analytics and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Packaging & Shipping Cider

Tue, Apr 7, 2020 12:30 PM — 12:30 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Join Vessel Packaging & and Great Little Box Co in learning about packaging and shipping options to help you pivot your cider business model.

Innovative Ways to Sell Cider Now

Fri, Apr 3, 2020 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM Google Calendar • ICS

Curb-side sales, home deliveries, and online sales – let’s talk about what you can do NOW to keep selling cider.

Swift Cider Taproom Grand Opening!

Fri, Mar 6, 2020 4:00 PM — 9:00 PM Swift Cider (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Portland, Oregon – Swift Cider opened their first ever taproom this February and they are inviting the community to celebrate the Grand Opening on Friday March 6 from 4pm to 9pm at 100 NE Farragut Street #101, Portland, Oregon.

After years as one of Portland’s leading distributed cider producers, Swift’s jump into retail marks a major milestone: “Opening the taproom means drinkers can taste the dozens of seasonal and small-batch barrel-aged ciders that we release in limited quantities each year,” says founder and head cider maker Aidan Currie.

From their twelve taps, Swift pours a rotating lineup of their own ciders alongside craft beer, wine, guest cider taps, hard seltzer, kombucha, water kefir and CBD soda. “Our local neighborhood, Piedmont, was founded by prohibitionists, so there has historically been a limited number of bars here. We created a community space where you can appreciate great cider and all types of fermented beverages,” says Currie.

The 500 square foot taproom seats 39 in a warm industrial space notable for its timbers-trussed ceiling, stainless tanks, oak barrels, warm lighting, local art, and greenery. A discreet projector screens local sports while a shuffleboard table and stack of board games invites patrons to play. Plans are in the works to add patio seating by summertime. To complement the drinks, Swift stocks a regular menu of snackable, allergen-friendly bites and plans to run pop-up food nights to showcase their favorite cider pairings.

During the Grand Opening Party, Swift will run cidery tours and let visitors explore their new digs in the newly renovated General Industry building, which houses a collection of local maker businesses. Their neighbor Happy Mountain Kombucha will also host a showcase of their new space down the hall. A Champagne toast is scheduled for 7pm that will kick off the music and dancing. All ages are welcome.

Swift Cider launched in 2015 and has grown into a regionally distributed cider brand in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. They have a mission to make exceptional cider with fresh, whole ingredients and inspire playful, creative communities like their namesake the Chapman Swifts. Their ciders have earned significant acclaim at the world’s largest cider competitions with 21 medals, including the Best Medium Cidery of the Year at the Portland International Cider Cup. Their normal taproom hours run Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm.

Soundbite Cider’s Winterfest

Sat, Feb 8, 2020 1:00 PM — 10:00 PM Soundbite Cider (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Cider & Perry Production – A Foundation

Mon, Oct 21, 2019, 8:00 AM — Fri, Oct 25, 2019, 4:00 PM WSU Mount Vernon NW Rec (map) Google Calendar • ICS

This five-day course provides students with expert knowledge of cider and perry principles and practices. The curriculum is taught by WSU fermentation specialist, Bri Ewing, and includes information regarding cider culture, production, science, and business. Students of this course will participate in hands-on sensory demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and blending trials. The course is located at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC.

The course involves hands-on practical lab work, lectures, workshops, and cider tastings that include: – A detailed step-by-step guide to cider and perry production – An understanding of the chemistry and microbiology behind cider and perry – Practical training in the key skills of cider production and methods of laboratory analysis – Introduction to sensory analysis of cider and perry – Experienced guest lecturers – CINA Certification Exam – Required for advanced modules coming in 2019

To sign up go to https://cideroctober19.brownpapertickets.com/

Windfall Cider Fest and Roots Music

Sat, Oct 5, 2019 3:00 PM — 9:00 PM E 8th Ave & N Alder St (map) Google Calendar • ICS

WindFall is the biggest gathering of craft cider in central Washington. Twelve cider houses and four live Bluegrass-Americana-Folk bands come together in Ellensburg to harvest the tastes and tunes of the season. It’s a lively and fun benefit event with enough flavors to make the most experienced taster swoon. Nationally touring and local bands light up the stage at the KVEC Western Town to help you and your friends create memories that will last forever. WindFall is the best new festival around! Don’t miss it! Food, beer, wine and soft drinks are also available. Please visit www.windfallciderfest.org for more information.

Newport Cider Festival

Fri, Oct 4, 2019, 12:00 PM — Sat, Oct 5, 2019, 9:00 PM Newport Armory (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Celebrating the beauty and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest, the Cider Festival is a great way to welcome the arrival of fall. Enjoy the work of local artisans, Oregon craft brews, Pacific Northwest ciders and wine.

Adults: $12.00

Kids 3-12: $8.00

Family Friendly

www.facebook.com/newportciderfest

Montana Cider Week 2019

Sat, Sep 28, 2019, 10:00 AM — Sat, Oct 5, 2019, 11:00 PM Montana (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Explore Montana ciders across the state. Events will include festivals, tap takeovers, cider pairing meals at our fav local restaurants, and much more. Stay tuned.

6th Annual Cider Swig in Gig Harbor!

Sat, Sep 28, 2019 11:30 AM — 4:30 PM Sehmel Homestead Park (map) Google Calendar • ICS

THE CIDERS RETURN FOR THE 6th ANNUAL CIDER SWIG!

The Cider Swig returns to Gig Harbor with dozens of regional ciders to sip, live music and entertainment on two stages, the annual “Battle of the Pie” Contest, apple launching, award winning delectable “curbside cuisine” by area chefs, restaurants and food trucks, the Kids Applet Drop-off Center, and more!

Northwest cidermakers will present over 100 ciders (and related libations). The popular Apple Carnivàle returns – replete with performers, arts and crafts, dancers, an array of carnival games, inflatable obstacle course, sticky wall, face painting, apple launching, demonstrations, and other fun and games.

Ciders presented for sampling in the Cider Garden, sponsored by UPTOWN Gig Harbor , will be for sale under the Cider Tent, so you can take your favorite ciders home to enjoy!

Come Get your Swig On!

Ticket includes: 5 drink tokens, 6 oz. festival glass, and access to all live music and entertainment, food, the Apple Carnivàle Zone, and all other festival activities.

Additional cider tokens are available at festival. ID is required to enter the Cider Garden. Must be 21+ to enter the Cider Garden.

**Each year the Cider Swig brings thousands from around the region to enjoy ciders, great food, live music and family fun. And, each year the Cider Swig sells out! Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.**

OTHER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

This is an accessible family-fun and dog-friendly event. Dogs are required to be on leash and under the control of their owners at all times.

Music: American Idol star and Fox Island native, Ruthie Craft ; contemporary rock and a little bit country band Sounds Like Dolores will get you up a dancin; singer, songwriter, pianist, and Gig Harbor native Maddy Dullum ; and accomplished composer and lyricist Kristen Marlo , who’s broad appeal is reflected in the different artists she has opened for including Sara Bareilles, Allen Stone, The Bravery, and Eric Church.

The Applet Center (drop-off and activities), is hosted by GGHF Curious by Nature School in the Volunteer Vern Pavilion. For a small fee, children ages 3 to 12, can play games, create art, and have a blast in a safe, clean environment while you enjoy the Cider Garden and other festival activities.

Cider Swig proceeds support environmental education, restoration and conservation efforts across our greater peninsulas.

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Bauman’s 4th Annual Cider Festival

Sat, Sep 28, 2019, 11:00 AM — Sun, Sep 29, 2019, 4:00 PM Bauman's Farm and Garden (map) Google Calendar • ICS

What better place to enjoy some of the best ciders in the Northwest, including our own Bauman’s Cider , than at Bauman’s Harvest Festival! The Bauman Family has been growing apples since the farm was first homesteaded in 1895, and Great-grandpa Stephen used to make cider in the old barn for friends and family alike.

Together with our sponsor Capitol Auto Group, we have invited our friends, some of the top local ciders in the Northwest, to join us in our fourth annual Cider Festival. We will all be under one roof….rain or shine…for your tasting and drinking enjoyment! Attendees will be invited to vote for their favorite ciders and afterwards, a people’s choice winner will be crowned!

This Cider Festival event will take place within the Bauman’s Harvest Festival over two days: September 28 & 29, 2019. Cider Festival hours will be from 11 AM to 4 PM each day.

$20 Tasting Fee INCLUDES: – 8 Tasting Tickets – a Bauman’s Cider Festival tasting glass – Harvest Festival general admission ($8 value)

Kids are allowed into the Cider Festival as long as they are accompanied by their parent(s) or adult guardian(s). Must be 21 or older to participate in the Cider Festival

Online ticket sales will be available shortly as will the list of cideries attending. Be sure to reserve the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more info!

TerpFest NW

Sat, Sep 21, 2019 12:00 PM — 8:00 PM Cider Riot! (map) Google Calendar • ICS

TerpFest NW is the first terpene beverage focused festival bring together cider, beer and cannabis culture. Terpenes are responsible for the aromas and flavors we perceive in all of our favorite beverages and flower. The festival features 8 uniquely infused beverages to create a one of a kind drinking experience.

Come taste 4 beers and 4 ciders at an event sure to tantalize your tastebuds with profiles like Jack Herer, Tangie, Golden Pineapple and more!

Brewery/ Terpene pairings are as follows:

Xylem Cider- Jack Herer Grixsen Brewing- Forbidden Fruit Swift Cider- Pie Hoe Rev Nat’s Cider- Grapefruit Romulan Cider Riot!- Cherry Pie Coalition Brewing- Golden Pineapple West Coast Grocery Co.- Black Lime Base Camp Brewing- Tangie

Sat, Sep 14, 2019 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM Herb's Cider (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Our first annual Herbsstock is a celebration of two years in production and many more to come! We are shutting down the street in front of the Herb’s Cider tasting room and will have a 21 and up cider garden, live music and food trucks!

English Cider and Cheese Experience!

Sat, Aug 24, 2019 4:00 PM — 8:00 PM Stone Circle Cider (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Four of Oregon’s premiere English West Country cidermakers share their ciders, stories, songs and exhibits, along with an Oregon vs English cheese smackdown. Presented by Stone Circle Cider, Slake Cider, Runcible Cider, and Cider Riot! Taste 2 ciders and 1 perry from legendary producers in England and 2 ciders and 1 perry from each Oregon cidermaker. Tickets include samples of 8 ciders, 4 perries and 4 cheeses. Learn about traditional bittersweet apple varieties, proper cider, and the culture of cider in the English West Country.

Advanced tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-english-cider-and-cheese-experience-tickets-68267406651

5th Annual Sausage and Cider Fest in Covington WA!

Sat, Aug 17, 2019 4:00 PM — 7:00 PM Covington Community Park (map) Google Calendar • ICS

The Sausage

Sausage and cider? What’s not to love? You better come hungry because you will get the chance to nosh on delectable sausage and other yummy foods during the Sausage and Cider Fest.

Cider-lovers will get to sample dozens of hard ciders from around the Northwest including Finnriver, Pear Up!, Bad Granny and many others! Bringing a non-cider fan with you? Don’t worry, there will be craft beer and wine available.

The Entertainment

Enjoy live musical entertainment and lawn games! Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit back, relax and enjoy the live musical entertainment.

The Benefit

Proceeds will support initiatives of the Covington Kiwanis Club which include: The Eliminate Project, Children’s Cancer Program, Covington Youth Athletics, Community Events and more.

Lost Giants Cider 1st Anniversary Celebration!

Sat, Jun 15, 2019 12:00 PM — 9:00 PM Lost Giants Cider (map) Google Calendar • ICS

BC Cider Week 2019

Fri, Apr 26, 2019, 12:00 PM — Sun, May 5, 2019, 11:00 PM Google Calendar • ICS

The Northwest Cider Association invites you to celebrate it’s 5th annual British Columbia Cider Week. This week long series of events will take place around the province from Victoria to Kelowna with 5 major festivals where you can meet the makers and sip from the 30 makers across the province!

Cider Rite of Spring 2019

Sat, Apr 6, 2019 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM Leftbank Annex (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Cider Rite of Spring is a celebration of the blossoming Northwest Cider industry— an annual cider tasting event welcoming the return of spring, featuring over 100 unique ciders served by over 30 different cidermakers and cidery representatives in beautifully renovated historic event space, the Leftbank Annex in NE Portland.

Cider and Perry Production – A Foundation at Oregon State University

Mon, Mar 18, 2019, 8:00 AM — Fri, Mar 22, 2019, 4:00 PM Oregon State University (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Learn the fundamental techniques of cider making in Oregon State University’s fermentation labs in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Developed by Peter Mitchell and taught by Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino, Assistant Professor of Enology at Oregon State University, this course involves hands-on, practical lab work, lectures and cider tasting.

In the five-day workshop, you will receive:

* A detailed step-by-step guide to cider and perry production * An essential grounding in the chemistry and microbiology of cider and perry and its alcohol content * Practical training in the key skills of cider production and in the main methods of laboratory analysis * Sensory analysis of hard cider and perry

To learn more and secure your seat, go to https://pace.oregonstate.edu/cider-making

Mon, Mar 11, 2019, 8:00 AM — Fri, Mar 15, 2019, 4:00 PM Washington State University Mt. Vernon (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Wassail at Western Cider

Sat, Feb 9, 2019 5:00 PM — 11:00 PM Western Cider (map) Google Calendar • ICS

On February 9th, Western Cider hosts the seasonal rite of Wassail. The ancient ritual of wassailing apple trees is well known in the cider regions of England. Western Cider is in their second year of bringing their version of Wassail to Montana. Humorous and strange rituals are performed to ward off bad spirits from the orchard and encourage the good spirits to provide a bountiful crop for the following year.

In some traditions, the men of a village went out to the orchards carrying the “wassail bowl” filled with warm cider, to serenade and ridicule the apple trees into producing fruit.

The festivities will include costumed pageantry, singing, theater, and music in their outdoor cider garden. Ken Grinde will produce and direct a small play for this year’s event. Ken has assembled a group of local actors, a choir, and the River City Players to entertain. The first cider from Western’s orchard harvest will be released the night of Wassail. They are also serving a special, hot drink made from a New England style cider they call The Colonial.

Western Cider is encouraging everyone to attend the festivities in “Old World” costumes. They will be hosting several workshops in their tasting room to help prepare you for the festivities including mask, crown, and costume making – in partnership with Zootown Arts Community Center, Farm Hand Farm, and Earth Within Flowers. The Clay Studio of Missoula previously hosted a clay cup making class to equip attendees with an old-style cup to drink out of during the celebration.

You can follow Western Cider’s stories on Instagram and Facebook as they familiarize the community with this ancient celebration. “Since last year, our goal with Wassail has been to bring the community together during a bleak time of year in the hope of a good harvest. We want to partner with artists, performers, and anyone excited to add to Wassail’s participatory nature. It’s a holiday we know Missoula will have fun with once they understand its heritage and concept. It’s the best party in Missoula!” says Matthew LaRubbio, co-owner at Western Cider.

Western Cider is asking that people dress warm and arrive around 5pm on Saturday, February 9th. A suggested entry of $5 is being asked to support the performers. See facebook.com/westerncider/events

Exploring Commercial Craft Hard Cider & Perry Production: From orchard to glass

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM Mountain View Grange (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Join WSU and OSU Extension for an all-day, exploratory workshop for those interested in orchard-to-glass commercial craft cider and perry production in the Mid- Columbia Gorge region. The event will bring together speakers from OSU and WSU’s cider teams, along with panels of tree fruit growers and cidermakers.

https://wsu-osu-mid-columbia-craft-cider-prod-12-12-18.brownpapertickets.com/

Cider Riot’s 2nd Annual Pressing Matters Festival

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 1:00 PM — 8:00 PM Cider Riot! (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Pressing Matters, the first Proper Cider and Real Ale Festival in North America returns to Cider Riot!® Saturday, November 17th. Showcasing two-dozen ciders made from traditional bittersweet and bittersharp cider apples and five cask-conditioned ales, Pressing Matters tips its cap to the fermentation traditions of England and France and celebrates the innovation of American cidermakers and brewers.

“One of my favorite quotes about cidermaking is that ‘making cider from eating apples is like trying to make Pinot Noir from Concord grapes,’” says Cider Riot! instigator and cidermaker Abram Goldman-Armstrong. “We’re hosting Pressing Matters to show people how amazing ciders made from bittersweet and bittersharp cider apples such as Kingston Black, Yarlington Mill, or Marie Maynard can be.”

The festival runs from one to 8pm Saturday, November 17th, at Cider Riot!’s Pub and Production Facility at 807 NE Couch St, in Portland. The casks of ale will be tapped in the traditional manner with taps driven in with mallet at the festival opening. In addition to the spectacular ciders and ales, there will be a dance performance by the Bridgetown Morris Men at 2pm, and cider apple tasting at 3pm.

All-vinyl DJs follows the festival at 8pm, so bring your dancing shoes.

Children are welcome at the event, and food will be available from No Q’ No Taqueria, Cider Riot!’s resident foodcart. Admission is free, tasting tickets are $3 each. A glass and five tickets is $20, a glass and 12 tickets is $40 day of, $35 in advance, with Early Bird packages for $30 available until October 17th.

Tickets: https://www.merctickets.com/events/59667820/pressing-matters-proper-cider-and-real-ale-festival

Ciders Available: Cider Riot!: Porter’s Perfection single varietal, Shaken Tree Yarlington Mill single varietal, Kingston Black single varietal, a French-meets English collaboration with E.Z. Orchards, 1763 Revolutionary West Country Cider vintages 2015 and 2016 and 2017on draught, 2013, 2014 available in the bottle. Cider Riot! will also be offering two vintages of perry made from traditional perry pears from the famed White Oak Cider Farm in the Ribbon Ridge AVA of Yamhill County.

Guest Ciders from: Dragon’s Head, Portland Cider Company, Alpenfire Cider, Bull Run Cider, Carlton Cyderworks,Wandering Aengus Ciderworks, E.Z. Orchards Cidre, Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Stone Circle Cider, Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider with more to come.

Cask Ales from: Machine House, Gigantic, Brewers Union Local 180, Burnside, and Baerlic Brewing

WindFall Cider Fest and Bluegrass

Sat, Oct 13, 2018 1:00 PM — 9:00 PM Kittitas Valley Event Center (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Twelve regional cideries plus four live bands gather in Ellensburg on October 13 for a celebration of the season’s bounty and bright colors. There has never been such a grand collection of tunes and taps in central Washington. Each ciderhouse will bring two or three flavors, providing enough variety to make the most experienced taster swoon. Local craft beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be available.

Before the taps open, Bre Ewing (WSU) will be teaching a two hour class on history, theory, practice and tasting cider. Cider School starts at 1:00, space is limited. Taps open at 3:00, the first band, The W Lovers begins at 3:30, followed by Dodgy Mountain Men, Bootleg Sunshine, and finally, Old Salt Union. The public WindFall closes at 9:00, and is followed by the Golden Apple After Party for VIPs, Sponsors, Volunteers, Ciderhouse staffers and a few special guests. WindFall Cider Fest and Bluegrass is a benefit for Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit. Please go to www.windfallciderfest.org for tickets.

2nd Annual Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival

Fri, Oct 12, 2018, 12:00 PM — Sun, Oct 14, 2018, 6:00 PM Olympic Peninsula, WA (map) Google Calendar • ICS

Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival

Fall abundance is celebrated with the second annual Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival, October 12 – 14, 2018. Appreciate the traditions and culture of growing apples and brewing cider with a truly authentic Pacific Northwest, tree-to-glass weekend experience. Attendees are welcome to join for one, two, or all three days of feasting, tasting and celebration. Events take place on the North Eastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in East-Jefferson County – single ticket event or full weekend access tickets may be purchased now at AppleandCiderFest.com .

All events will take place on the North Eastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in East-Jefferson County

October 12-14, 2018

Single event pricing range: $15-$30 – ON SALE NOW

Full access weekend pass: $65 per person

To purchase: AppleandCiderFest.com

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Mon, Oct 8, 2018, 8:30 AM — Fri, Oct 12, 2018, 3:30 PM Washington State University (map) Google Calendar • ICS

This five-day course located in Washington’s Skagit Valley provides students with expert knowledge of cider and perry principles and practices. The curriculum, originally developed by Peter Mitchell, is taught by fermentation specialist, Bri Ewing, and includes information regarding cider culture, production, science, and business. Students of this course will participate in hands-on sensory demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and blending trials.

More information available at http://tober18.bpt.me

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Hours of operation Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Wed 7:30 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
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Get Excited For Cider

The region's largest cider festival is back in south lake union..

The Cider Summit Seattle is back for its 11th year. After a pandemic hiatus, the festival returns to the waterfront of Lake Union Park adjacent to MOHAI on September 9 and 10.

Aerial view of South Lake Union and MOHAI.

More than 50 cideries will set up at the festival to share their artisanal sips ranging from ciders to meads, cocktails, apple spirits, and more. Patrons can expect Pacific Northwest faves and international classics, with cider makers on site to share tasting notes and the more-than-occasional cider anecdote.

“We are thrilled to welcome back our community after the two-year hiatus,” said Ian Shapiro, Cider Summit co-founder and producer.

“Cider Summit is the perfect way to greet the beginning of fall for cider lovers and the cider curious. This year’s festival holds extra meaning and it feels great to be back together.”

In addition to the tastings, festival-goers can enjoy bites from Seattle Monster Dogs and Frelard Tamales, and more.

Plus, don’t miss:

Oregon Fruit Products Fruit Cider Challenge, with text voting to determine winner.
Seeds Cider Cocktail Lounge featuring an array of fruit spirits, pommeau, and more.
Heritage Cider Pavilion featuring farm-based regional artisanal cider producers.
Dog Lounge hosted by Just Food for Dogs and benefiting Seattle Humane Society will offer shade, water, and treats. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
Event store featuring bottles and cans to go, festival merch, and extra tasting tickets.

VIP tickets ($69.19) are available online only until September 8. The experience includes a festival tasting glass, early entry on September 9, and 18 tasting tickets. General admission tickets ($55.98 through Sept. 8 and $60 at the gate) includes a festival tasting glass and 14 tasting tickets.

More cider after hours

Used up all of your tasting tickets, but want more sips? Explore the SLU neighborhood after the Cider Summit for more delicious ciders. Tapster Seattle features a nice selection of ciders among its more than two-dozen self-serve taps. Teku Tavern is mostly beer focused, but you can find Washington-based ciders from Yonder, Tieton, and Seattle Cider on tap, plus a number of choices in its bottle section. Mix in some mini golf with cider offerings at FlatStick Pub — their tap list currently has selections from One Tree, Greenwood Cider, and Channel Marker.

Be sure to explore the South Lake Union Business Directory for more great dining and drinking options in the neighborhood.

Story by Ethan Chung & photographs by Jenna Lynn Photography (drone photo) & South Lake Union / Cider Summit Seattle.

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Orchard to Glass: Taste Washington Cider

Autumn in Washington State means falling leaves, brisk temperatures, and ripe apples ready for the picking.

As a state known for its apples, it should come as no surprise there are plenty of places to taste cider in Washington. Visit during the fall for the chance to enjoy the tangy zing of a warm glass of fresh-pressed apple cider, or unwind with a cold bottle of hard apple cider. No matter which type of cider you prefer, Washington State is the best place to find it. According to the USDA, Washington produces more than 6 billion pounds of apples every year. That’s more than all the other 49 states combined.

Where to Taste Cider in Washington

Family-run farms across the state have produced fresh cider for years, perfecting their growing and pressing techniques along the way. At the same time, cider mills in Washington are creating delicious apple-based alcoholic beverages using innovative ingredient combinations. Here are some great options for where to taste Washington cider across the state.

Please check individual business hours before visiting.

Fresh-Pressed Cider

Fresh-pressed Washington cider (the non-alcoholic kind) comes from squeezing the juice out of the entire fruit using an apple press. To find a great natural cider that goes straight from the orchard to your glass, stop by one of these Washington farms. Families can often enjoy apple-picking, games, and more.

Photo 1: A young boy takes a bite out of an apple in an orchard. Photo 2: A man and his son stand in the middle of an apple orchard in Washington

West Valley U-Pick Yakima

Head to Yakima’s beautiful West Valley for an incredible variety of u-pick produce and freshly pressed cider. Enjoy a day in the field this season harvesting everything from apples, peaches, pears, pluots, grapes, and plums to an array vegetables. Find their produce schedule on their website. The Yakima Valley is the leading producer of apples in the U.S., and you’ll find Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp and Blondee apples at West Valley U-Pick mid-August to October. After you pick, press your own apple cider on their old-fashioned hand-cranked cider presses. They’ll even press for you if you like. Add pears and grapes for an extra burst of flavor. Bring your own jug, or cider jugs are available for purchase.

Bellewood Farms Lynden

This family-run orchard in the lush northwest corner of the state features a whopping 25,000 apple trees of 21 different varieties.

Come for Harvest Festival (September-October) and pick your own juicy Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp apples. Bring the kids and navigate the corn maze, ride the apple bin train, or book a farm tour, all while taking in gorgeous views of snow-covered Mount Baker.

In addition to serving up fresh-pressed cider daily, Bellewood Farms makes a unique bubbly sparkling apple cider. This refreshing non-alcoholic drink highlights a blend of apple types, which are pressed and carbonated on the farm.

The exterior red barn of Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm

Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm Olympia

Since 1976, Lattin’s Country Cider has been producing top-notch cider at its charming farm. Lattin’s presses fruity ciders like blackberry and strawberry, plus a delightful original apple cider, and a spiced apple cider for folks who want a bolder flavor.

Lattin’s market sells numerous apple products, including farm-picked whole apples, apple butter, apple sauce, and dried apple chips, and the bakery offers fritters and cider donuts.

And if you’ve never had an apple cider slushie, Lattin’s is the place to try it. You’ll be amazed at how satisfying the tart and tang of apple cider tastes when it’s reimagined into an icy slush form.

Swans Trail Farms Snohomish

For nearly four decades, Ben and Carol Krause — and now their kids — have operated Swans Trail Farms. They produce fresh Washington cider pressed daily using apples picked straight from their orchards along the banks of the Snohomish River.

Swans Trail sticks to four apple types: the sweet and crisp Ambrosia, Cosmic Crisp, and Honeycrisp varieties, plus the more tart Jonagold. On autumn weekends, visitors can pick their own apples from the tree, or observe the cidermaking process at the cider mill.

During the Fall Festival (late September-October), the Swans country store, donut shop, and apple shack sell mouthwatering treats like caramel apples, cider donuts, and apple-filled pastries.

Hard Cider Producers

Take things up a notch with some distinctive, apple-based alcoholic beverages. Head to one of these cideries for a taste of Washington’s apple bounty.

A sampler flight of five ciders sits on a table at Finnriver Farm & Cidery

Finnriver Farm & Cidery Chimacum

Finnriver, located on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, offers more than just a great beverage. With a food menu, live music, art events, and festivals year-round on an 80-acre farm, a visit to Finnriver is an entertainment experience that tickles all the senses. Guests can participate in tastings and tours through the organic fields and the “hall of tanks” to learn how this Washington cider is produced. In addition to hard ciders, Finnriver also serves up seasonal hot drinks and non-alcoholic offerings.

A man holds a glass of fresh-pressed cider in front of a bin of apples at Finnriver Farm & Cidery

Finnriver uses blends of Washington dessert apples and other produce (habanero peppers, berries, lavender) to create a range of thoughtful products. Try Sidra, a Spanish-style dry cider with an acidic tart, or Apple Abbey, a Belgian-style semi-sweet cider with nutty and fruity notes.

Seattle Cider Co. Seattle

“Not your standard cider” is the tagline of Seattle Cider, which in 2013 became the city’s first cidery since the Prohibition era. While the company makes several different ciders, including basil mint and seasonal pumpkin and marionberry flavors, its original apple-based cider remains a customer favorite. It’s a dry, semi-sweet cider that smartly highlights the rich flavor of its locally-grown apples, rather than overpowering them with extra sugars.

Find Seattle Cider at the vibrant Woods Tasting Room in the city’s SoDo neighborhood, or on tap in bars across the region and in 14 states.

Snowdrift Cider Co. East Wenatchee

The hot, dry summers of East Wenatchee help to cultivate an unusually large number of apple varieties in Snowdrift’s orchard, including lesser-known types like Dabinett, Frequin Rouge, and Foxwhelp. That gives Snowdrift the flexibility to experiment with creative flavor combinations for its small-batch artisan beverages.

The cidery’s most popular product is Cliffbreaks blend, a golden English cider with a rich, bittersweet flavor. Meanwhile, the striking red cider reveals strong fruit flavors and a bright crimson color that matches the flesh of its apples.

Visit the tasting room on Fridays and Saturdays, or join Snowdrift’s Cider Club to receive new cider varieties shipped to your door each month.

Twilight Cider Works Mead

Nestled among the farms and forests north of Spokane sits Twilight Cider Works, a cidery that creates hand-crafted beverages using apples from the orchards in Green Bluff.

Twilight produces crisp ciders with balanced flavors that aren’t excessively sweet. The cider offerings range from traditional apple and spiced apple varieties to more botanical blends that feature lavender, hibiscus, and rhubarb. The tasting room is open Saturdays and Sundays. Purchase a cider flight to sample several different flavors. You might just discover a surprising new favorite.

A man pours hard cider into a glass at Tieton Cider Works

Tieton Cider Works Yakima

Located in the heart of Washington cider (and wine) country in Yakima, Tieton’s Cider Bar has a half-dozen flavors on tap, and their cans and bottles can be found at retail outlets around the state. The top seller is Wild Washington Apple Cider, which incorporates multiple bittersweet and bittersharp apples into a perfect semi-dry blend.

Bone dry cider is a crisp beverage that mixes bittersweet and dessert apples, while dry hopped cider takes an acidic apple cider and adds three kinds of hops. Tieton also produces tangy fruit ciders, such as peach, cherry, and huckleberry, all of which incorporate Washington apples into the mix.

Related: Discover Washington Wine Country

Methow Valley Ciderhouse Winthrop

The Methow Valley Ciderhouse is a hidden gem on the eastern edge of the North Cascades in a valley laden with rich soil. It’s now a full-service restaurant with an extensive menu, but the cider remains one of the primary draws for visitors.

Methow Valley Ciderhouse produces six ciders named after the region’s animals. Try Pinnacle Goat, a semi-sweet cider with a robust ginger infusion, or Black Raven, a tart dry cider with a bit of natural blackberry sweetness.

You can sample many of Washington’s hard ciders at annual events like Cider Smash each June in Kirkland or Marcus CiderFest in the fall in Eastern Washington.

Washington Gold Cider Chelan

An old apple packing shed from the 1930s now serves as the cider house tap room for Washington Gold Cider. Operated by the same folks behind Lake Chelan Winery and located just steps from the beautiful lake itself, Washington Gold creates bright-tasting ciders that never use any artificial flavors or colors.

The cider mill’s offerings include a sweet and crisp Golden Delicious cider and an original cider featuring subtle vanilla and floral notes. Also check out the inventive apple pie hard cider, which adds nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar to recreate the comforting flavor of this favorite dessert.

Note: The taproom closes seasonally, so check hours before visiting.

Whether you’re cozying up inside a taproom or joining the family for a farm-fresh cider festival, these Washington State cideries have got you covered.

About Scott Shetler

Scott Shetler is a freelance writer and avid road tripper who has explored nearly every corner of Washington. Find him on Instagram @quirkytravelguy.

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A Local’s Guide to Planning a Seattle Brewery Tour of Ballard (With a Map!)

Beer tasting in Seattle is easy at the Ballard breweries, which include a bunch of breweries clustered together in walking distance. Consider this area for your next Seattle brewery tour!

If you’re looking to go on a Seattle brewery tour, the Ballard neighborhood is the place to do it. I remember the sudden appearance of all the Ballard breweries: I was living with my sister at the time, and we’d sometimes walk through the neighborhood to downtown Ballard for the farmers market, passing by homes and empty-looking warehouses.

Then, one day, there was a brewery. It was in a sparse warehouse with the garage door thrown open. Since my brother-in-law brews beer, you could imagine our excitement. Especially when another one opened. Then another. And another.

Now there are 16 breweries and 6 taprooms in Ballard. Most of them seem randomly placed on home-lined streets, but it’s the perfect setup for a self-guided Seattle brewery tour (or a “crawl” if you will!) and most of them are family-friendly.

But since there are so many Ballard breweries, it can be daunting to figure out which ones you should go to. And which ones you should go to might change depending on who you’re rolling with.

So here’s a list of all the Ballard breweries, which are my favorites, and insights into what to expect at all of them. I also share a Seattle brewery map to give you a sense of place. Consider this the only guide you need for a fun day of beer tasting at the Ballard breweries.

The Ultimate Seattle Brewery Tour of Ballard

I’ve been to just about all of these Ballard breweries and have favorites, which I labeled below. Most of them create 100% Ballard brewed beers, so it doesn’t get much more local than that!

Also, consider doing tasters. There are so many awesome beers at each stop. I rarely get a full pint…I just continually go back and get samplers!

Obec Brewing

website | cross streets: 11th Ave NW & NW 52nd St | best known for: malty-style beers

Obec brewery mural wall outside this best Seattle brewery in Ballard

Obec (prounounced “Oh-betz”) is the Czech word for “community”. This microbrewery is different than most of the other Ballard breweries because it’s 21+ and pretty posh as far as breweries in a warehouse go. There are dim lights, makeshift couches made out of crates, and a big chandelier.

I go here weekly while my niece is at gymnastics nearby. I really love their selection of beers and moody vibes. They make great beer that even the pickiest beer lovers will enjoy. They also have vinyl nights, where you can bring your own or pick a record from their collection.

Beer to try: If available, try one of their saison, Belgian dubbel, or Belgian strong golden. All are malty, magical goodness with deep complex flavors.

Lucky Envelope Brewing

website | cross streets: 9th Ave NW & NW 50th St | best known for: casual atmosphere and well-executed beers

Lucky Envelope, a Ballard Brewery in Seattle perfect for beer tasting

Lucky Envelope Brewing is a no frills, laid back Ballard microbrewery. It’s one of my favorite of the bunch because I have yet to try a craft beer I don’t like. Sure it doesn’t have the ambiance like some of their neighbors, but what it lacks in decor it makes up for in impeccable beers. And they also have some toys and board games to entertain little ones.

Beer to try: If available, try their Two Pepper Pale Ale. This seasonal beer features habanero and shishito peppers. You can actually taste the pepper and bite from the habanero. I love spicy drinks, so this is right up my alley.

Fair Isle Brewing Co.

website | cross streets: NW 49th St & 11 Ave NW | best known for: farmhouse style beers & hip vibes

Fair Isle is one of Ballard’s newest craft breweries. It’s hip as hell with a minimal, hipster interior of concrete floors and moody colors, plus a dreamy Instagram feed. I could go to town taking photos in here!

They create farmhouse style beer, using a unique crafting brewing technique that leverages wild yeasts from the Pacific Northwest. This is one of the other Ballard brewery that’s 21+, so it’s not a good fit for your Seattle brewery tour if you have kids in tow.

Urban Family Brewing Co.

website | cross streets: NW 52nd St & 11 Ave NW | best known for: sour beers

Urban Family is the brewery that opened most recently in Ballard, but they actually moved from Magnolia into a huge modern warehouse space across from Stoup. They have a 21+ upstairs, but allow kids. They focus on sours and IPA, particularly ones with interesting fruit bases like boysenberry. If you have a person who is usually a beer hater but open to trying them, this might be the best stop for them on your self-guided Seattle brewery tour.

website | cross streets: 11th Ave NW & NW 52nd St | best known for: IPAs

Stoup Brewing, one of the Ballard breweries in Seattle

Stoup is another brewery that offers a rotating selection of taps and food trucks. Like most of the other breweries, it started in just a small warehouse but has since expanded. They started in a humble warehouse, but since expanded their outdoor patio to include a beer garden with fun ambiance that makes it one of the neighborhood’s most popular spots.

Stoup isn’t my favorite brewery because they’re usually packed and I don’t like IPAs, their bread and butter. However, they are critically-acclaimed for their IPAs, so if your group has IPA beer lovers, head here.

Beer to try: A sampler of their IPAs.

Reuben’s Brews

website | cross streets: 14th Ave NW & NW 51st St | best known for: insane crowds

Reubens Brewing, one of many Ballard breweries perfect for beer tasting in Seattle.

I’d argue Reuben’s is everyone in Seattle’s favorite Ballard brewery. It’s one of the Ballard neighborhood’s most popular spots, so this place gets crowded because most people’s self-guided tour begins at Reuben’s. I recommend trying to go here on off peak days or times if possible.

I’ve never had a beer here I don’t like, but I don’t have a go-to beer and the crowds give me anxiety, so that’s why I don’t include it as one of my favorites. But it’s crowded for good reason. They make really good beer in a bunch of different varieties. They also have some board games, a big screen TV, and a food truck parked outside on the weekends.

Cloudburst Brewing

website | cross streets: NW Market St & Shilshole Ave NW | best known for: interesting IPAs

Cloudburst Brewing is Ballard’s newest craft brewing spots. I haven’t been here yet, but am very excited for this addition. They started downtown near Pike Place Market, an area I’m not around too often. So now that they are closer to me in Ballard, a visit is in order.

The owner used to brew for Elysian Brewing, but spun off to create bright, seasonal IPAs and a few other varietals like porters. This location allows kids up until 6 pm. After hours, it becomes a 21+ only brewery.

Old Stove Brewing

website | cross streets: 17th Ave NW & NW 49th St | best known for: being that awesome brewery in Pike Place

One of the best Pike Place Market restaurants and breweries recently opened up another brewhouse in Ballard. They have a stunning outdoor beer garden lined with string lights and plants that feels like a little oasis in industrial Ballard. You can expect all the same great beers at their Pike Place location, but with a less tourist-filled space.

Bickersons Brewhouse

website | cross streets: 15th Ave NW & Leary Way NW | best known for: a healthy dose of Belgian-style ales

Bickersons brewhouse is a Renton-based brewery that opened a tasting room in the older Peddler Brewing Company location in Ballard. Owners Shaunn and Frank turned a hobby into a full-fledged bewery and have a varied menu of Belgians, porters, IPAs, sours, and more. I haven’t been yet, but am excited to try their Belgians!

Great Notion Brewing

website | cross streets: 14th Ave NW & NW 51st St | best known for: hazy IPAs and sours

Great Notion is the newest addition to the Seattle brewery tour scene. They started in Portland, Oregon and now have a few different locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. There first move to Seattle was to the Georgetown neighborhood, but now they have two tasting rooms after opening their second on in Ballard in 2020.

They describe their beers as “hazy, fruit-forward IPAs and ‘culinary-inspired’ sours & stouts”. Many of their barrel-aged beers use fruits from the Pacific Northwest, such as pinot noir wine grapes or cherries.

Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom

website | cross streets: 9th Ave NW & NW 49th St | best known for: hoppy beers and ciders

The newest addition to the Ballard Seattle brewery tour scene is a joint venture between a brewery out in Yakima and a local cider company. They took over the old Populuxe space right in the heart of the brewery district. Like Populuxe, it has a large outdoor beer garden area perfect for sipping in the sun.

Yonder Cider opened in their garage in Phinney. They serve excellent, not-to-sweet hard ciders made with Washington apples. Fun fact, owner Caitlin is a friend of a friend who started a female entrepreneur Facebook group. Caitlin asked for feedback on their logo and packaging before launch, so I got a little sneak peak before the public.

Bale Breaker grows hops at its location in Yakima, so you can expect a lot of hoppy IPAs. Since they’re friends with Yonder, they decided to go in on a joint venture to open a new tasting room.

Wheelie Pop Brewing

website | cross streets: 11th Ave NW & NW 50th St | best known for: using PNW and North American malts and hops

Wheelie Pop is one of the newer Seattle breweries in Ballard. It’s owned by Jeremy and Mark, two friends with a love of motorcycles. The name actually comes from what they used to call wheelies when they were kids: “wheel pops”.

They have a variety of beer types on tap at any given time. You’ll find IPAs, pilsners, stouts, and ambers. What makes them unique is that they source their ingredients from as close to home as possible, meaning you may find Italian pilsners made with Pacific Northwest malts.

Distant West Brewing

website | cross streets: 14th Ave NW & NW 53th St | best known for: using PNW and North American malts and hops

Distant West is the newest brewery on the Seattle brewery scene in Ballard. They took over the old Rueben’s space and have a wide variety of beers with a healthy dose of IPAs and pale ales. The brewery was named after owner Greg’s grandfather who wrote about migrating to the great west from Ireland in the 1910s. So obviously Greg wants to honor him with plenty of west coast-style beers.

Maritime Pacific Brewery & Jolly Roger Taproom

web site | cross streets: 11th Ave NW & NW Ballard Way | best known for: lagers with a pirate vibe

The Jolly Roger Taproom has been open since I’ve lived in Seattle. Opened in 1990, it’s another one of the OG breweries in Seattle and Ballard. It reminds me of one of those sort-of-dive-bars, sort-of-family-pubs that you’d find down the shore on the east coast. There’s a lot of dark wood and a pirate vibe.

Pour Decisions

website | cross streets: 15th Ave NW & NW 80th St | best known for: a quiet neighborhood vibe

This spot is in an unassuming spot on busy 15th Ave toward Crown Hill. It’s not within walking distance from the other breweries, but it’s a good spot if you want a quiet place to grab a beer. You’ll find both Crucible Brewing and Sound Bite Cider under one roof, so it’s good for people who have different tastes in beverages.

Pike Taproom

website | cross streets: Ballard Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl | best known for: big production brews

Pike Brewing is probably one of the most recognizable breweries in Seattle thanks to their prime Pike Place Market location. They opened up a downtown Ballard taproom to get some of their famous brews and some guest taps.

More Ballard tap rooms

Here are spots that don’t brew their own beer, but that serve a bunch of local beers on tap.

Trailbend Taproom

website | cross streets: 11th Ave NW & NW 50th St | best known for: being the most restaurant-like place of the bunch

Trailbend isn’t a brewery, but a taproom that offers a selection of more than 40 beers on draft. More than half of them are local to Washington or Oregon, but there are also a few international pours.

If you think your group would appreciate more posh ambiance and restaurant-like food, come here. There are large tables big enough for large groups and they have a pretty extensive, Italian-leaning menu. If you plan to eat here, get the meatball sandwich or meatball appetizer.

Beer to try: Any of the local craft beers not in the Ballard area, such as Holy Mountain or Cloudburst if on tap

Ballard Beer Company

website | cross streets: NW Market St & Leary Way NW | best known for: A 21+ taproom that’s also a great place to work

Ballard Beer Company is not a brewery, but a 17-tap taproom that offers mostly Ballard beers (and some from all over Washington). They also offer a pretty extension collection of beer bottles for purchase.

It’s located right on the main strip of downtown Ballard, so further away from the other breweries but closer to all the restaurants, bars, and shops in Ballard.

The best part? They’re open during the workday and have wifi, which means it’s a great alternative to a coffee shop if you’re looking for a place to work. There are quite a lot of long high-top tables, so it’s also good for a group.

Skål Beer Hall

website | cross streets: NW Market St & Ballard Ave NW | best known for: serious Viking vibes

Skål is one of the newest additions to the Seattle beer scene. It’s not a brewery, but a viking-inspired beer hall in downtown Ballard known for its food and quirky events for Nordic enthusiasts. If you love exploring Seattle craft beer bars , you’ll like this spot.

Ballard Beer Box

website | cross streets: NW Market St & 26th Ave NW | best known for: unique beers and pizza

Ballard Beer Box is one of the newer bottle shops among the Ballard beer scene. They have a show-stopping wall with tropical wallpaper and plenty of seating both inside and in the large back patio. You’ll find a great selection of beers on tap or in cases that you can enjoy onsite with a nominal corkage fee. They have some of my favorites like Garden Path Fermentation out of Skagit and Crux and Ale Apothecary out of Bend.

The other best thing about this spot is that they make excellent pizza. They ferment the dough themselves for 3 days and create 12″ pies in a small oven. You’ll find classics, but don’t miss their funky topping options.

Outpouring Bottle Shop

website | cross streets: 24th Ave NW & NW 65th St | best known for: curated list of beer, wine, and cider

This intimate bottle shop is a hidden gem a bit north of downtown Ballard. It’s a dimly-lit, small space with a ton of plants and a few tables. You can grab wine, cider, or beer to go, or grab a glass on tap. They do a great job selecting brews, so given its hidden-gem factor this is a must stop among your Ballard Seattle brewery tour.

close up of person holding beer tasting sampler at a Seattle brewery tour

Seattle brewery tour itineraries

Here is how I’d spend the ultimate day beer tasting on a Seattle brewery tour, depending if my nieces are in tow are not. Reference my Seattle brewery map below to see how far each of these breweries are from each other.

Family-friendly tour of Seattle breweries

Start at Rueben’s for a lot of space and games.
Head to Urban Family Brewing for crowds to drown out rowdy children.
End at Yonder Cider & Bale Breaker Brewing with plenty of outdoor space for the kids to run around.

Adult Seattle brewery tour

Start at the 21+ Obec Brewing for mellow vibes and conversation.
Saunter over to 21+ Fair Isle Brewing and grab a bite from one of the awesome popups they usually host
Head to Lucky Envelope to try different beers in a brighter, but still low-key atmosphere. Note they allow kids, but there’s not as much space.

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Ballard, Seattle brewery map

The majority of the Ballard breweries take up about a 6-by-12 block area in the residential area of Ballard. There are currently 16 breweries and 6 taprooms. Here they are all laid on a Seattle brewery map.

Transportation for your Seattle brewery tour of Ballard

There’s plenty of street parking if you want to drive and walk between the Ballard breweries, but if you plan on boozing for the day I recommend alternative options like ride sharing or the bus. The bus lines that stop nearby are the 44, 28X, D, 40, and 15X. You could bring a bike and ride between the breweries, but again, be safe friends.

You might have also seen the comical Cycle Saloon around Ballard. It’s a 15-person covered wagon that people pedal like a bike to move. They offer Seattle brewery tours of the Ballard breweries, which I did with my sister and her friends.

If you’re wondering, I don’t think it’s worth it. It’s quite expensive for a short amount of time and it doesn’t include any beer in the price. Plus you can’t bring beer on the vehicle (which was a disappointing surprise). So while it’s funny and a quirky way to explore the area, I’d say only do it if you can get on one for free.

Once you’re at the Ballard breweries, you can easily walk between them to do your own Seattle brewery tour. There’s a cluster of them between between NW 52nd St & 49th St, so if some people in your group can’t handle walking between the mile range to visit all the Ballard breweries in this guide, stay in that area. Reference my Seattle brewery map above for guidance!

BONUS: Tasting with a beer hater?

I’ll be honest, I don’t understand these people. But if you have beer haters in your crew, or maybe you just want to change it up, there are some options for places to stop during your Seattle brewery tour.

Besides the many bars and cocktail bars in downtown Ballard, there’s also Domanico Cellars and Wildwood Spirits .

We hosted my sister’s (Jersey Shore-themed) 40th birthday party at Domanico, which is in walking distance of most of the Ballard breweries. They have really good red wines in an unassuming warehouse with strings of white lights. I haven’t been to Locust Cider Taproom yet, but it’s a new cider place that opened in downtown Ballard. Plus a lot of the breweries will have guest taps, oftentimes featuring cider alongside beers.

Basically, you can rest assured there is something for everyone at the Ballard breweries. I’ll continue to update this guide as new places open or close. What are your favorites? Did I happen to miss any? Let me know in the comments!

More ideas for crawls & self-guided Seattle tours

Like more than just beer? Here are some other ideas for self-guided tours of Seattle.

Go on a self-guided Seattle food tour of either Ballard or Fremont, two of my favorite neighborhoods.
Explore the best Seattle urban wineries for a day of wine tasting
Take a day trip and explore the best Woodinville wineries about 30 minutes from Seattle.

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Photos courtesy of the breweries and the following sources: Cascadian Beer Podcast (Lucky Envelope), All About Beer (Stoup), and Casey Boothman (Trailbend)

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Future Alumni

Hops & headshots, thurs. may 16, 2024 6–8 p.m..

Ballard’s alumni-owned Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom is your destination to meet up with fellow Huskies and score a sharp professional headshot for your online profiles. Enjoy a drink on us and play some games — you might win one of two $100 IKEA gift cards! UWAA members enjoy a free pint glass and an express line for photos.

This event gives a special hurrah to Class of 2024 grads, but all Huskies are welcome to attend. Space is limited, and headshots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Class of 2024: $5
UWAA Members: $5
General Admission: $10

Advance registration is required. Admission includes one drink ticket. All ages admitted; ID required for age verification for alcoholic beverages. Event attendees will receive a link to download their digital headshots two or three weeks after the event date.

About Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom

Outdoor beer garden at Bale Breaker x Yonder Cider Taproom

Siblings Patrick Smith, ’04 , Meghann Quinn, ’06 , and Kevin “Smitty” Smith, ’10 , along with Meghann’s husband, Kevin Quinn, ’05, are crafting brews that celebrate the world-class hops grown right here in the Pacific Northwest. They’ve teamed up with Wenatchee-based Yonder Cider Company to create a taproom in the heart of Ballard, with rotating food trucks, outdoor firepits and much more. Learn more .

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Enjoy Seattle Cider at The Woods Tasting Room! Hours: Mon-Thur 2-9pm Friday 2-10pm Saturday 1-10pm Sun 1-8pm Seattle Cider Co. 4660 Ohio Ave S. Seattle, WA 98134 (206)762-0490
Seattle Hard Cider Tour Including 3 Tasting Flights & Snacks
Follow the hard cider trail outside of Seattle to get a taste of the best brews and learn about the process. This half-day tour provides all transportation from downtown Seattle, which means you won't have to worry about who will be the sober driver. A small group of just 14 people ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere as you take tours of three locations and do tastings.
Tickets on sale for this year's Cider Summit Seattle, hosted September
Press Release (SEATTLE -- July 12, 2023) -- The annual Cider Summit Seattle, the region's largest hard cider tasting festival, is coming back, this time with an even more diverse range of product selections.Cider Summit Seattle will take place Friday, September 8 from 3 - 8 p.m. (VIP session at 2 p.m.) and Saturday, September 9 from noon - 5 p.m. at Lake Union Park @ MOHAI, 860 ...
2024 Tours
In addition to the official tour agenda, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Ballard brewery district and Capitol Hill neighborhood on your own. Visit: Greenwood Cider Company Locust Cider; Seattle Cider Company; Schilling Cider; Yonder Cider; Capitol Cider . Partial Tour Tuesday, January 16, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cost: $100 Live in the ...
Seattle's Booming Cider Scene
In the heart of Capitol Hill, Capitol Cider (*818 E Pike St) is the largest independent cider bar in the country, with 20 rotating ciders on tap and more than 200 unique bottles. Pair your pick with a dish off the 100 percent gluten-free menu, or cozy up in one of the roomy booths downstairs with a cider flight—for a spicy kick, try the three ...
CiderCon® 2024 Tours
Olympic Peninsula Cider Tour. Monday, January 15, 12:00 PM - Tuesday, January 16, 6:15 PM. Cost: $295. ... Join the Seattle tour for a cider pairing dinner at Capitol Cider on Monday evening and all activities on Tuesday 1/16. Bring your luggage and meet at the hotel in Seattle on Tuesday morning You'll meet the tour and catch a ride to ...
Seattle Cider House
Address. 708 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103. (206) 420-7088. Get Directions. Located in the heart of Seattle's historic Fremont District and the Goat Blocks area of Portland, Oregon, patrons from all over gather to enjoy the largest selection of draft ciders in the nation and over 300 bottles of specialty craft cider available for sale.
CiderCon® 2024 Tours
Olympic Peninsula Cider Tour. Monday, January 15, 12:00 PM - Tuesday, January 16, 6:15 PM. Cost: $295. ... Join the Seattle tour for a cider pairing dinner at Capitol Cider on Monday evening and all activities on Tuesday 1/16. Bring your luggage and meet at the hotel in Seattle on Tuesday morning You'll meet the tour and catch a ride to ...
Events
Northwest Cider Symposium 2021. Tue, Mar 16, 2021, 9:00 AM — Thu, Mar 18, 2021, 12:15 PM Google Calendar • ICS. The Northwest Cider Association invites you to our first annual NW Cider Symposium on March 16-18, 2021. An event for Northwesterners passionate about making cider.
a stir (formerly Capitol Cider)
Book now at a stir (formerly Capitol Cider) in Seattle, WA. Explore menu, see photos and read 930 reviews: "Delicious food, great wine flites, super nice people working there and freshly updated decor. Love the large booths!".
Seattle
Seattle. Cider Summit. ARTISANS / CHICAGO / Seattle / PORTLAND / Contact / FAQs / COVID-19 INFO / Thanks for attending, stay tuned for info on 2024! ... Sign Up. We respect your privacy. Thank you! ARTISANS / CHICAGO / Seattle / PORTLAND / Contact / FAQs / COVID-19 INFO / Cider Summit. Artisanal Ciders From Around the World. Sponsors. 2024 ...
Cider Summit Seattle at Lake Union Park in Seattle, WA
Listen up, lovers of apple-based libations: This festival billing itself as the "region's largest hard cider tasting event" is poised to make a triumphant return, with over 150 drinks from more than 40 producers and both local and international options in the mix. The selection also includes mead, cider cocktails, fruit spirits, and more. Cider Summit Seattle at Lake Union Park in ...
The Best Places to Sip Cider in Seattle
The Beer Junction. West Seattle. The Beer Junction is a bottle shop & bar where you can sip a selection of cider on tap or peruse the selection of over 1,300 bottles in-house. Taste everything on ...
Cider Summit Returns to Seattle in September 2023
(SEATTLE -- July 12, 2023) -- The annual Cider Summit Seattle, the region's largest hard cider tasting festival, is coming back, this time with an even more diverse range of product selections.Cider Summit Seattle will take place Friday, September 8 from 3 - 8 p.m. (VIP session at 2 p.m.) and Saturday, September 9 from noon - 5 p.m. at Lake Union Park @ MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N ...
Get Excited For Cider
General admission tickets ($55.98 through Sept. 8 and $60 at the gate) includes a festival tasting glass and 14 tasting tickets. More cider after hours. ... * The Cider Summit Seattle returns to SLU on September 9 and 10 and will feature 50 cideries and more than 150 different sips. * VIP tickets ($69.19) are available online only until ...
Apple Cider Tasting: Sip The Best Cider in Washington State
Guests can participate in tastings and tours through the organic fields and the "hall of tanks" to learn how this Washington cider is produced. In addition to hard ciders, Finnriver also serves up seasonal hot drinks and non-alcoholic offerings. ... Find Seattle Cider at the vibrant Woods Tasting Room in the city's SoDo neighborhood, or ...
Celebrate Cider at Upcoming Festivals!
September 8-9, 2023. Seattle, Washington. Join the fun at Lake Union Park @ MOHAI for the region's largest hard cider tasting event, featuring 150 selections from nearly 50 producers. Among the selections will be local, regional and international favorites, mead, cider cocktails, fruit spirits and maybe even a few surprises!
American Cider Association
On this 2 day tour, you'll visit Schilling Cider, Seattle Cider Company, Locust Cider and Greenwood Cider Company. We'll also make time for a tasting at Yonder Cider's taproom and a cider pairing dinner at Capitol Cider. Tour costs include tastings at each stop, 2 lunces, 1 dinner, 1 hotel night in Seattle and transportation to and from Portland.
Seattle Hard Cider Tour Including 3 Tasting Flights & Snacks
Follow the hard cider trail outside of Seattle to get a taste of the best brews and learn about the process. This half-day tour provides all transportation from downtown Seattle, which means you won't have to worry about who will be the sober driver. A small group of just 14 people ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere as you take tours of three locations and do tastings.
Production Tour Seattle Surrounds
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A Local's Guide to Planning Your Own Seattle Brewery Tour (With a Map!)
Family-friendly tour of Seattle breweries. Start at Rueben's for a lot of space and games. Head to Urban Family Brewing for crowds to drown out rowdy children. End at Yonder Cider & Bale Breaker Brewing with plenty of outdoor space for the kids to run around. Adult Seattle brewery tour. Start at the 21+ Obec Brewing for mellow vibes and ...
Hops & Headshots
Future Alumni Hops & Headshots Thurs. May 16, 2024 6-8 p.m. Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom: 826 NW 49th St., Seattle, WA Ballard's alumni-owned Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom is your destination to meet up with fellow Huskies and score a sharp professional headshot for your online profiles. Enjoy a drink on us and play some games — you might win one of two $100 IKEA gift cards!