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Sonoma Cider Closes After Losing Investor Funding

Sonoma Cider Closes After Losing Investor Funding

After raising more than $6 million from investors over the last five years, Sonoma Cider has ceased operations at its production facility and taproom in Northern California, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat reported. In a statement issued to the Press Democrat, Sonoma Cider co-founder and CEO David Cordtz said the Healdsburg-based maker of hard cider products “suddenly and without warning” lost its investor funding and closed as of March 28.

Nine Pin Cider Announces Urban Orchard Project

Nine Pin Cider Works, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced it will plant and develop an urban orchard in Albany’s Washington Park, among the first of its kind in a major U.S. city. The urban orchard is being organized in partnership with the City of Albany, the Washington Park Conservancy, and Samascott Orchards.

Nine Pin Cider Releases 2018 Cidre Rosé

Nine Pin Cider Works, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced its 2018 release of Cidre Rosé. Cidre Rosé blends the modern world of New York craft cider with old world methods of rosé wine making

Buskey Cider to Release Cans of Orange Ginger Cider

Buskey Cider, located in Richmond’s own Scott’s Addition, will be releasing their first batch of limited release cans on Wednesday, March 21st at 5pm. The cider is a new release which is made from three ingredients: fresh apples, fresh oranges, and fresh ginger – exactly what you’d expect.

Bold Rock Hard Cider to Release Rosé Hard Cider in February

Bold Rock Hard Cider has announced the launch of its new seasonal cider, Rosé.Available on shelves February 5, Rosé is a fruit-forward, rosé-inspired cider with a crisp berry finish. Bold Rock’s first seasonal of 2018 is sure to inspire craft beer and wine drinkers alike to enjoy the onset of spring.

Pabst Moves Into Spirits with Launch of Not Your Father’s Bourbon

Pabst Moves Into Spirits with Launch of Not Your Father’s Bourbon

In a move toward diversifying its portfolio and reaching spirits consumers, Pabst Brewing Company today announced a foray into the crafts spirits space with the launch of Not Your Father’s Bourbon. The 86 proof (43 percent ABV), small-batch bourbon is the first product to be launched in a new line of spirits under the Not Your Father’s label, which includes the popular Not Your Father’s Root Beer flavored malt beverage as well as hard vanilla cream and ginger ale offerings, among others.

Nine Pin Cider Enters Bow Tie Cinemas

Nine Pin Cider, New York’s first farm cidery, is proud to announce that Nine Pin cider products are available in Upstate N.Y. theater locations for Bow Tie Cinemas.

2 Towns Ciderhouse to Release 2015 Vintage of La Mûre Lambic-Style Cider

The 2015 vintage La Mûre (6.9% ABV) from 2 Towns Ciderhouse is available starting this week. La Mûre, a lambic-style craft cider, is inspired by the famous lambic beers of Belgium and embodies the Flemish styles of old. Northwest apples and Oregon-grown Marion blackberries are fermented, then soured with Lactobacillus.

2 Towns Ciderhouse Releasing 2 Summer Ciders

Prickle Me Pink^2, a brand new iteration of a favorite past limited release cider is now available from 2 Towns Ciderhouse, as well as a summer season hopped cider, Hop & Stalk. Both ciders are available throughout 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s distribution area.

Citizen Cider Releasing Companion Sour Cherry-Style Cider

Burlington, VT. – Citizen Cider, founded in 2010 on a hunch and some good old-fashioned hard work, has quickly become a leading player in the craft cider arena. Citizen Cider strives to look at the bigger picture and focuses on being involved in every aspect of their supply chain, sourcing all fruit directly from local… Read more »

Austin Eastciders Adding Distribution to Kansas

Standard Beverage Corporation is proud to announce, in partnership with Austin Eastciders, the expansion of the brand into the Midwest Region with availability throughout Kansas beginning on July 10.