Oregon Cider Week Returnes June 21 – 30
The Northwest Cider Association is delighted to present the second annual Oregon Cider Week, a 9 day celebration of craft cider! Cider Week officially kicks off on June 21st and 22nd with the Cider Summit at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in Portland, Oregon.
Kick off for Oregon Cider Week is Portland’s Cider Summit NW at Elizabeth Caruthers Park, Portland, June 21st-22nd 2013, with tastings of craft ciders from around the world. Find the cider for you!
Week Long Celebrations
Cider Cocktails with a Tiki Twist
w/ Tieton Cider Works 06/21 – 06/28
Delicious handcrafted cider cocktails with a tiki influence available all week
Hale Pele – 2733 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232
Cider Flights at Hawthorne Hophouse
w/ Tieton Cider Works 06/21 – 06/28
Cider flights available throughout the week
Hawthorne Hophouse – 4111 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
JUNE 21ST
Ciderr Summit PDX
Over 100 ciders will be poured over this now two day event presented by SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective.
Elizabeth Caruthers Park in Portland’s South Waterfront
3:00 – 8:00 PM
JUNE 22ND
Ciderr Summit PDX
Over 100 ciders will be poured over this now two day event presented by SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective.
Elizabeth Caruthers Park in Portland’s South Waterfront
12:00 – 6:00 PM
JUNE 24TH
Cider Paired Plates with Finnriver’s Cidermaker
w/ Finnriver Farm & Cidery 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join Finnriver Farm & Cidery’s Co-owner and Cidermaker, Eric Jorgensen for an evening of award-winning farm crafted cider paired with fine food at Bar Carlo in Portland. Celebrate a spirited cider revival in style! $30 admission includes: 5 craft cider pours, paired with 5 custom plates + bonus (surprise) cider.
Bar Carlo – 6433 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206
Reverend Nat’s Cider Night w/ Special Guests
w/ Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Reverend Nat will be in the house, talking cider and celebrating Oregon Cider Week. Nat will be featuring 4 of his ciders on draft: Deliverance Ginger Tonic, Hibiscus Hymnal, Newtown Pippin, and Hallelujah Hopricot. The Rev. will also be rounding out our taps with some of his favorite ciders. Don’t worry, we will still have a beer or two on for variety. If you are in to cider, this will be a must-attend event.
The BeerMongers – 1125 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
JUNE 25TH
Bushwhacker Mountain Rose bottle release
w/ Bushwhacker Cider 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
We release our wonderful, red flesh apple single varietal cider, Mountain Rose, in the bottle. If you had a chance to enjoy this once a year cider on draft, now you can grab a bottle, from a very limited stock, to take home and enjoy.
Bushwhacker Cider – 1212-D SE Powell, Portland, Oregon 97202
Cider Tasting at Bar Maven
w/ Bull Run Cider 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Bull Run Cider will be serving it’s three ciders Powerhouse Dry, Gravenstein a single varietal, and Bramble Berry
Bar Maven – 6219 SE Foster RD, Portland, Oregon 97206
“Meet Your Cidermaker” Evening featuring Finnriver Farm & Cidery
w/ Finnriver Farm & Cidery 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Celebrate Oregon Cider Week with Finnriver at Bushwhacker Cider in Portland! Limited release draft offerings as well as delightful, award-winning bottle pours from Finnriver make for a truly great evening. Come out and raise a glass with Finnriver’s Cidermaker, Eric Jorgensen.
Bushwhacker Cider – 1212-D SE Powell, Portland, Oregon 97202
Cider Appreciation Class
Over the course of three hours, “students” will taste 20+ ciders alongside the Reverend himself, all the while discussing the history of cider, regional differences in cidermaking techniques, and the developing cider culture in the US. The ciders we will drink include traditional English Westcountry, French style from Normandy, Spanish Basque and Asturian, and the emerging American style. The cost for this event is $45 per person and “class” size is limited to 8. Please arrive well-fed since we will serve no food. Reserve your spot now by calling 503-567-2221 or emailing nat@reverendnatshardcider.com.
Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider – 1813 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97212
JUNE 26TH
2 Towns Tasting & New Product Release
Join us as we welcome Corvallis based cidery, 2 Towns, as they taste out their current line up, including the new Rhubarbarian.
Bushwhacker Cider – 1212-D SE Powell, Portland, Oregon 97202
Reverend Nat’s Cider & Cheese Pairing
w/ Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Rare and unique ciders from Reverend Nat’s cellars are masterfully paired by the best cheesemonger in the world and owner of Cheese Bar, Steve Jones.
Ciders include:
- 2010 Revelation Kingston Black
- 2011 Skyline Blend
- 2012 Providence Traditional New England
- 2013 Revival Dry.
Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider – 1813 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97212
JUNE 27TH
Ciderlicious Trivia Night
w/ Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider 6:45 PM to 10:00 PM
Think you know cider? Wish you knew more about cider? Just want a fun evening with friends and a cool glass of The Apple’s Deepest Purpose Realized? Join us for this first-ever Ciderlicious trivia event presented by Quizzical Empire.
Teams of up to 4 can play for FREE (but don’t be a cheapskate; order some cider). Questions! Music! Fun! Prizes! Signups at 6:45, game at 7.
Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider – 1813 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97212 United States
Finnriver Cider & Apple Brandy Fruit Wine Tasting
w/ Finnriver Farm & Cidery 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Explore an array of award-winning craft ciders and sumptuous fruit wines blended with custom-distilled apple brandy from Finnriver Farm & Cidery from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula for Oregon Cider Week.
First Alternative Natural Food Co-op – 2855 NW Grant, Corvallis, OR 97330
Finnriver Flight Night at Bier Stein
Celebrate Oregon Cider Week in Eugene at the Bier Stein, featuring a special draft flight of four unique, farm crafted ciders from Finnriver Farm & Cidery as well as some fun “cider cocktail” offerings. Join us for a delightful taste of the fruitful life!
The Bier Stein – 1591 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401
Virtue Cider Release & Tasting
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The NW release of Virtue Cider. Come taste an interesting array from former brewer Greg Halls new mid west cidery.
Bushwhacker Cider – 1212-D SE Powell, Portland, Oregon 97202
JUNE 28TH
Bull Run Cider Tasting
w/ Bull Run Cider in attendance 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Bull Run Cider celebrates Oregon Cider week pouring all three ciders and its new Pear Ice Wine at Bushwhacker Cider Bar.
Bushwhacker Cider – 1212-D SE Powell, Portland, Oregon 97202
Reverend Nat’s Cidery & Public Taproom Grand Opening
w/ Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Live music from the old-timey string band duo Hazel Ra and cider specials all night long. Tour the cidery, check out the equipment and enjoy Portland-made cider.
Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider – 1813 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97212
JUNE 30TH
Outcider Tasting
Portland’s newest cidery, Outcider, joins us to taste their current offerings.
Bushwhacker Cider – 1212-D SE Powell, Portland, Oregon 97202
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.