2 Towns Ciderhouse Launches Spiced Cosmic Crisp Imperial

Corvallis, Ore. – Sept 23, 2024 – Strap on your skis and prepare to carve through the cosmos of flavor with 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s newest seasonal release: Spiced Cosmic Crisp® Imperial. Crafted from the stellar Cosmic Crisp® apples, this bold cider blazes fresh tracks through rich winter spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, with a sweet hint of orange peel. 

Head Cidermaker, Dave Takush explains, “We’ve taken the bright, bold profile of Cosmic Crisp® apples and given them a winter twist. Imagine the cozy comfort of apple pie wrapped in the deep warmth of winter spices balanced by a zesty lift of sweet orange peel. Spiced Cosmic crisp is a perfect winter companion.” 

The Spiced Cosmic Crisp® is the latest seasonal release in 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s popular Cosmic Explorer Imperial series. This high-ABV lineup is celebrated for its bold, adventurous ciders, featuring both fan favorites and limited seasonal releases that capture the flavors of each season. In this winter edition, the iconic Cosmic Explorer skis into the season, delivering a cosmic blend of warm winter spices for a festive adventure.

“Our Washington-grown Cosmic Crisp® apples get an exciting winter twist in this release,” adds Kathryn Grandy, CMO of Proprietary Variety Management, the team behind the Cosmic Crisp® brand apple. “The Spiced Cosmic Crisp® combines the rich profile of our apples with comforting spices, creating the perfect cider for any cold-weather adventure.”

Specs

• 9% ABV
• Crafted with Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, Sweet Orange Peel, Clove
  

“For this seasonal release, we’ve infused our Cosmic Crisp® apple cider with a specialty blend of aromatic spices. Inspired by mulled cider, this warming blend of orange peel, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and clove is cozy and uplifting.”shares Lucy Bauer, Innovation Manager at 2 Towns Ciderhouse.

Availability:

The Spiced Cosmic Crisp® will be available in 6-packs of 12oz cans, ⅙ bbl & ½ bbl draft, through distributors in Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Alaska, and Hawaii (no draft in HI).

Whether you’re hitting the slopes or unwinding après-ski, this cider will take your taste buds on an exhilarating run through the flavors of the season.

About 2 Towns Ciderhouse

2 Towns Ciderhouse was founded on the belief that the long history of cidermaking demands respect and deserves to be done right. Starting with the highest quality, whole ingredients from local farms, we take no shortcuts in crafting our ciders. Over the years our company has retained these core values to branch out into different segments within the alcohol beverage space to become a premium total beverage company. Our goal is to create the best craft beverages on the market and continue to develop and evolve the beverage space in innovative new ways.

From humble beginnings in 2010 in an old 900 sq. ft. 2 car garage we have grown into one of the largest craft beverage companies in the northwest now employing over 100 individuals, distributing to 16 states and running 3 different production facilities totaling almost 100,000 sq. feet. As a family-owned company, we are committed to the growth of our team and the enrichment of our communities. We take pride in producing true Northwest craft beverages. Visit www.2townsciderhouse.com.

About Cosmic Crisp®

The Cosmic Crisp® brand apple is the remarkable result of 20 years of study and research by Washington State University’s world-class tree fruit breeding program. Classically bred and grown in Washington State, the Cosmic Crisp® is a cross of the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties. The apple has a perfectly balanced flavor, striking color, and crisp texture, making it ideal for snacking, cooking, baking, and entertaining. Find recipes, inspiration, and more at www.cosmiccrisp.com.