2 Towns Cider acquires Seattle Cider Co.
Oregon and Washington’s top cidermakers will merge into one company.
2 Towns Ciderhouse, Oregon’s largest Cidery and the 2nd largest in the country, has acquired Seattle Cider Company.
Seattle Cider Company has been around since 2013 and formerly owned Two Beers Brewing which shut down in 2023. 2 Towns Ciderhouse will leverage the acquisition to expand their portfolio and power growth across the cider categories in the United States. 2 Towns is already planning a major 20,000 square feet expansion into their Corvallis, Oregon homebase, the added space onto their production facility will increase production capacity by 70%.
Seattle Cider has been a key part of the modern cider movement for more than a decade, known for its innovation, approachable styles, and dedication to craft. With this acquisition, 2 Towns plans to continue supporting and growing the Seattle Cider brand while ensuring its products remain available to cider fans in markets nationwide.
As part of this transition, production will move to 2 Town’s Ciderhouse in Corvallis, OR, which means the closing of Seattle Cider’s SODO production space and attached taproom. The final day of taproom service will be Thursday, February 26.
Seattle Cider’s Scott Katsma (left) and 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Dave Takush (right)
2 Towns and Seattle Cider tied and shared the honor of “Commercial Cidermaker of the Year” at the 2024 Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (GLINTCAP), the most prestigious cider competition in the world.
“We’ve long respected what Seattle Cider has brought to the category,” said Lee Larsen, CEO of 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “They’ve helped shape the modern cider landscape through creativity, quality, and a real passion for the craft. We’re excited to welcome the Seattle Cider brand into the 2 Towns family and build on that momentum together.”
In Oregon, cider represents 7.9% of the total grocery dollars spent on beer, malt beverage, seltzer, non-alcoholic and cider categories compared to the national average of only 1.1%. Washington, also home to many of America’s cideries, is the 2nd highest in the nation at 6.9%.
Cider is experiencing a rare surge across the U.S. and Canada while most alcohol categories such as beer and wine are declining. Cider has become one of the strongest growth categories within the broader beer and flavored malt beverage (FMB) segment. In the latter months of 2025 cider sales grew 4.8% by dollar in total across U.S. multi-outlet and convenience stores, as well as 3.4% in volume.
“When me and my college buddy decided to start making cider in a Corvallis garage, I don’t think we could have predicted we’d become one of the most successful and award-winning cideries in the world just 15 years later,” said Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, co-founder of 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Oregon’s largest cidery, and the nation’s second largest. “It’s an honor to be able to do what you love, creating delicious beverages – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic – and seeing them responsibly enjoyed by so many others.”
2 Towns will work closely with trade partners and distributors in the coming months to support a smooth transition and continued momentum for the Seattle Cider brand.
