Cheers to Cider And Cheese Pairings!

The Holiday season is here and it is that special time where people are brought together through the power of food & alcohol (for those of you who are 21+).

Enjoy Portland Cider Co.’s cider with your favorite cheese or try these pairings. Here is a pairing guide to impressing your friends -

Kinda Dry & Brie

Classic Dry cider, subtle apple notes, classic English cider style,

balanced dryness – not too bitter.

Brie’s flavor is soothing, mellow with a creamy and smooth finish.

Sorta Sweet & Cheddar

Sorta sweet is apple forward (like apple juice), balanced sweet/tart – not too sweet.

Cheddar is bright & mellow with a lingering finish, flavors range from mild to sharp.

Hop’Rageous & Gouda or Triple Creams

Hop’rageous features Citra™ & Amarillo hops for a juicy but semi-dry finish.

Triple Creams are dense, soft, smooth with straightforward and rich flavor.

Pineapple Rosé & Blue Cheese or Alpine Style

Pineapple Rosé is a tropical delight that includes Pressed Pineapple juice,

blended with Kinda Dry & NW blueberries.

Blue Cheese & Alpine-style cheese feature a rich aroma and distinct flavor profile.

Concord Grape & Aged Italian

Concord Grape is a semi-sweet, deliciously tart blend of 100% NW apple cider

and fresh-pressed Concord Grapes.

Aged Italian - Flavor intensifies in cheeses that are aged creating a rich full-bodied cheese.

Peach Berry & Fresh Mozzarella

Peach Berry is our 2019 Fall/Winter Seasonal featuring

NW Peaches, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries with our Kinda Dry.

Fresh Mozzarella is savory and rich with a soft texture.

Crangerine & Fresh Chévre

Crangerine is a medium sweet and delightfully tart cider

that includes cranberries blended with fresh-pressed tangerines.

Fresh Chévre is very mild and tangy, with a lemony flavor.

Don’t be afraid to find unusual cheeses and experiment with cider pairings! And most importantly have fun!

Cheers!

Portland Cider Co.