Portland Cider Company has packaged its most-awarded cider, Original Gold, in 6-packs for the first time. And in honor of its 2024 International Cider Cup trophy, 100 commemorative special-edition golden cans will be randomly included in the 6-packs for lucky cider fans to discover.
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“Of course we aspire to our cider being among the best in the world. But I admit, I was speechless when I heard that our peers awarded us the top honor at the competition,” said Portland Cider co-founder Jeff Parrish. “The judges are all active cidermakers from around the world. It’s a huge honor to be recognized like this by our own peers in the industry, and humbling to share this award with such a long line of excellent cidermakers.”
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Last week, Portland Cider’s most-awarded cider, Original Gold, earned its 12th gold medal—this time at the prestigious International Cider Awards in Manchester, England. Additionally, our English Pub Cider won a silver medal, which feels especially cool considering where the competition was held.
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“Our 11th anniversary seemed like an ideal time to release a celebration-ready 12-pack,” said Portland Cider co-owner Jeff Parrish. “It’s the perfect flight to take to a gathering, or to mix things up in your own fridge. The flight offers something for everyone, whether you’re feeling like a higher-ABV, traditional dry cider or you prefer something fruitier and a little lighter.”
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In honor of our 11th anniversary, owners Jeff & Lynda Parrish have put together eleven of their best-learned lessons throughout the years to share with all of you!
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Husband and Wife owners, Jeff & Lynda Parrish fell in love because of a mutual appreciation of good cider, which has always been the foundation of Portland Cider Co.
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Calling all cider lovers! Oregon Cider Week is happening January 13-21, 2024. For just one week, cider takes center stage, and we showcase the exceptional talent of our cidermakers and the rich bounty of the PNW. Discover what Portland Cider Co. is doing and learn more in our latest blog.
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Community Cider is the culmination of a month of fruit donations from our friends and neighbors across the Portland Metro Area. We press all those apples and pears—which otherwise may have been destined to rot—into a delicious, hyper-local cider so that the donors can enjoy the literal fruits of their generosity in a truly unique way. And every pint of that cider that’s sold means more money for hungry kids, because we’re donating the proceeds to the nonprofit Partners For a Hunger-Free Oregon.
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It’s unusual to see a big shift in the kind of cider people enjoy, but we’ve definitely noticed that more and more of our fans are loving imperial ciders lately! And it’s not just us—across the country, imperial ciders are growing faster than any other beer or cider style.
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Throughout the month of September, Portland Cider received an impressive amount of donated pears & apples at its Clackamas cidery, exceeding 38,000 lbs, or 19 tons. The donations were sorted, washed, and pressed, and proceeds from the resulting Community Cider will support Partners For a Hunger-Free Oregon in their effort to expand free school lunch to all students in the state.
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Here at Portland Cider Company, we’re all about collaborations and partnering with our fellow Northwest craft cideries to showcase the best cider. Let’s make this October the best National Cider Month yet!
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Portland Cider Co. has given its popular small-batch Abbey Apple Cider an imperial upgrade as it joins the company’s year-round imperial lineup. “Abbey Apple has been a consistent favorite since its early days on tap in our pubs, and the Belgian ale yeast lends itself especially well to an imperial cider,” said Deron Davenport, head cider maker at Portland Cider Co. “Even with an 8.4% ABV, Imperial Abbey Apple is smooth, full-bodied and quaffable.”
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Portland Cider Co. is upcycling unwanted local apples and pears into hyper-local cider for the eighth consecutive year. The company’s annual Fruit Forward Drive receives donations of edible-quality apples and pears from neighborhoods throughout the Portland Metro Area and turns them into a Community Cider to raise funds for hungry children.
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We’re proud to once again partner with Fort George Brewery, Sunriver Brewing & Stoller Wines for a collaborative fundraiser for Oregon Parks Forever this summer, supporting their brand-new ‘We Care for Parks’ program.
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A while back, our award-winning Sorta Sweet Cider went away. We knew it wouldn’t be forever, though, and we recently relaunched it with a new name: Original Gold, a nod to its growing collection of gold medals, and its status as one of Portland Cider’s very first ciders. There’s more to the story, though…
Chef Vinnie Manna has been welcomed warmly into the Portland Cider family, and appreciates the trust and friendship that owners Jeff and Lynda Parrish have offered up. “Cooking is my passion. It’s what I do, along with taking care of my three beautiful daughters. Food and family are my whole life—and now the family includes Portland Cider.”
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After nearly three months of renovations, Portland Cider’s flagship Clackamas location is open again, with a full-service restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Vinnie Manna. The refreshed menu will feature local produce and Northwest ingredients, with everything made in-house, from the bread and buns to smoking and grinding the meats served.
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This April marks 10 years since Portland Cider Company founders Lynda and Jeff Parrish sold their first bottle of cider, and the company is celebrating a decade in business throughout the month of April. Portland Cider has much to look forward to in the year ahead and we can’t wait to celebrate with each and every one of you!
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