Spring-Summer 2026 Cider News
Spring has sprung and is already starting to give way to summer in the Pacific Northwest. Cider news is abundant, arguably this being ciders biggest time to shine as last year’s harvest and winter slumber begins to show it’s bounty. Sadly the latest fresh pressing of cider news is is a good news and bad news story, with some exciting flavors, partnerships, and events coming up, but also a series of closures and consolidations.
La Familia Cider closes Portland taproom
La Familia Cider was founded in 2017 by the Gonzalez family, first-generation Mexican immigrants. La Familia offers distinctive hard ciders inspired by aguas frescas—fresh fruit beverages popular in Latin America. In June 2024 La Familia took over the former Portland Cider House location at 3638 SE Hawthorne Blvd operated by Portland Cider Co. and made it into their Portland satellite location. As of March 31st, La Familia closed this location as they shift the business teasing something new to come.
Portland Cider Co. Taproom/Restaurant Closes
Portland’s largest cidery, and the third largest in Oregon, has down-sized over the past few years from 3 taprooms to zero with the closure of their restaurant at their main production facility in Clackamas. Shortly after celebrating their 13th anniversary, Portland Cider made the tough decision to wind down the taproom to focus on making more cider and digging deeper into distribution and presence in the market.
The Place no longer a place
Portland’s go-to place for cider closed in February. The Place was a gathering spot for cider fans locally, and visitors for abroad. Known for their wide selection of ciders from across the world, and as a community Hub for fans and was a big hit for the industry. The Place replaced Bushwhacker Cider in the same space at 1212-D SE Powell Blvd. Bushwhacker was the first cider Bottleshop and taproom, and made their own cider, and The Place carried on that legacy. With the Portland Cider House closing a few years back, and the recent closure of Cider Bite, there aren’t many places to find a wide array of ciders from different providers.
American Cider Association announces new leadership and restructuring
There are big changes at the national cider industry trade group the American Cider Association. Longtime ACA leader Michelle McGrath stepped down to work in Salmon-Safe in late 2024 and the board launched a search for a new CEO, eventually hiring Monica Cohen from outside of the industry in January 2025. Only 15 months later, Cohen is out.
The ACA is transitioning into a staff-led operating model led by the board. “This transition includes a staff-led operating model with clear ownership across key areas, along with an updated approach to how we deliver CiderCon® to better meet the needs of our membership” wrote the ACA in a newsletter addressing the changes.
The operational changes will reduce cost during a time of hardship felt across the broader alcohol and fermentation industries as consumption declines. The ACA’s biggest event, CiderCon®, will also change “to better align with industry needs and ensure long-term financial sustainability. The event landscape is changing, and we are making meaningful updates to how CiderCon® is structured so it can continue to deliver value to members.”
2 Towns Ciderhouse
Big changes and wins for Corvallis, Oregon’s 2 Towns Ciderhouse are afoot.
Seattle Cider Co. Acquisition
You probably already heard the big news about Seattle Cider Company being acquired by 2 Towns but if not you can read the refresher here and we have a few updates. Seattle Cider has closed both their taproom and production in Seattle, most (all?) of the staff have been laid off as the production has moved to Oregon.
Peel Out cider radler
Peel Out is a limited-release grapefruit radler, a style that is typically associated with beers and is typically part lager and part juice or soda. In this case Peel Out is built on a base of fresh-pressed Northwest apples with bright grapefruit and a splash of California blood orange for a crisp, spritzy sipper just in time for summer. ABV: 6%, available in 16 oz cans (4-packs) and draft (½ bbl, ⅙ bbl)
Tieton Cider releases Imperial Pink Guava in 19.2oz cans
Tieton Cider Works, fruit growers and cidermakers from the east side of Washington’s Cascade mountains announce their latest release: Imperial Pink Guava, now available in 19.2oz cans.
Crafted from our own fresh-pressed apples and blended with guava puree, this tropical high-ABV cider contains no additives – just real fruit flavor. The inspiration came from the Seattle Cider Summit’s 2025 Fruit Cider Challenge, where participating cideries experimented with fruit purees from Oregon Fruit Products. After rave reviews from festival goers, we figured it was time to bring a tropical fruit cider to a wider audience.
"Imperial Ciders are a major force in the Northwest,” says Kevin Marshall, Director of Sales. “Nearly half of all regional cider sales now come from higher-ABV offerings. This one has big flavor and strong category momentum.”
Now in our 18th year of cidermaking, innovation remains at the heart of what we do. Imperial Pink Guava is our first tropical-inspired blend, crafted with the same farmer-first philosophy that defines every cider we make.
Lost Lake Cider Launches Limited Edition Cherry Tangerine for Spring
Lost Lake Cider, the Seattle-based craft cidery known for fruit-forward flavors has a new rotating series release available on draft and in 4-pack 16 oz cans at select retailers for a limited time.
At 6.8% ABV, Cherry Tangerine pours a slightly hazy, bright red hue and opens with an aromatic burst of tangerine, lemon, and orange layered with stone fruit and cherry notes. The flavor follows with mild sweetness, a light sour edge, and zero bitterness, keeping things crisp, refreshing, and wildly drinkable.
“Cherry Tangerine is exactly what we set out to create with Lost Lake in terms of something bold, refreshing, and just a little unexpected,” said Matt Lincecum, Owner and Founder of Lost Lake Cider. “It’s fruit-forward without being over the top, super drinkable, and made for those moments when you’re out chasing spring sun, grilling on a patio, or just finding quality time to enjoy the season with friends.”
Pandemic casualty Alter Ego Cider is back from the dead
The 2014 founded Portland cidery was a pandemic era casualty but has recently been revived under new ownership. Winemaker Anne Hubatch started Alter Ego as a side project to her Helioterra Winery, but Hubatch who moved home to Wisconsin in 2025 has sold it to two longtime fans and friends who are keeping the ownership female. Read more about the big transition and happy comeback story here.
West Linn Cidery and Pub announces new 65-acre apple orchard and brewery
2018 founded Willamette Ale & Cider House has been a popular pub in West Linn, Oregon known partially for their housemade ciders under the Queen Orchard brand. Recently the owners have rebranded to Ale & Cider House and expanded into their own brewery and house beers under the name 7 Bev, and launched their own 65-acre apple orchard. At their orchard, they have roughly 7,000 cider-specific apple trees with big plans for the future. Read the full story here.
Son of Man Cider celebrates with new flavors, collaborations, and events
Its looking like a very big year for Cascade Locks, Oregon based Son of Man Cider which is rolling out more new flavors and collaborations then ever before.
Son of Man has been the cider of choice at pFriem Family Brewers for years, so it was about time they went all in on an exclusive collaboration flavor.
Extexo pFeast dinner at pFriem
To celebrate pFriem and Son of Man's collaboration Extexo cider they will be throwing a pFeast at pFriem Milwaukie on Tuesday, May 26th! This will be a multi-course event with some plated dishes, some family style dishes, and many delicious beverage pairings featuring cider, beer, and cocktails. Tickets are $140 per person and available here.
Champagne Reinette release party
A new Sauvingon Blanc inspired cider flavor bursting with flavors of green grape, lychee, pear and green melon. No added flavors. No added sugar. No commercial yeast. No pasteurization. No forced carbonation. No velcorin. Just apples and time.
Official Cider of Portland Pickles
The Portland Pickles, the beloved collegiate summer baseball team and a cultural cornerstone of the Rose City, has partnered with the Son of Man Cider. Their Basque style ciders are light, bone dry and bright making them perfect for a ballgame. Throughout the summer season their premium, adjunct-free cider will fill the bleachers at Walker Stadium, quenching sunburned fans’ thirst.
Expanded Spring hours
Bauman’s Cider’s Portland taproom is now open 5-days a week with the return of Sunday hours. Now you can stop in for the diverse lineup of ciders and fresh food menu from 4-9pm Wednesday - Friday, 12-9pm on Saturday, and 12-7pm on Sundays.
New Cocktail Menu
Bauman’s on Oak has added apple and fruit forward spirits to their beverage list and a new menu of cocktails in addition to cider by the glass, bottle, or flight, as well as local craft beer and wines.
Alchemy Cider’s new flavors and partnerships
Portland, Oregon’s newest cidery has a witchy-magical tone that extends from their brand to their inner Eastside taproom and playful concoctions and events.
Ginger Cult Leader collaboration with Ginger Cult hard ginger beer makers
Alchemy’s spring/summer seasonal is a collaboration with local brand Ginger Cult on a cider made withfresh-pressed ginger juice and a bit of bright mango for a semi-dry but spicy and slightly tart crushable cider on tap and in 16oz cans.
Queen of Cydonia bottle release
This very limited edition special release cider comes from a blend of Brown Snout, Foxwhelp, early Russets, Somerset Redstreak and Yarlington Mill apples, this blend is backsweetened with foraged quince (Cydonia oblanga). It's bright and tart with punchy acidity and beautifully soft tannins.
Jupiter Hotel partnership
Alchemy has partnered with nearby Jupiter Hotel to offer their hard ciders in the rooms or from the front desk.
Salmon Safe Wild Salmon Festival
On Sunday, May 31st from 1-5pm Alchemy Cider is hosting the first annual Wild Salmon Festival featuring a list of local vendors of cider, beer, wine, food and spirits at a family-friendly event. Salmon-Safe is a fantastic organization promoting safer farming practices to protect our native waterways. Some of the activities include fly casting lessons, crafts for kids, and local food and sampling. Expect guest cideries Bauman’s, Raw Cider, Heartland Ciderworks, Kristof Farms, and breweries Living Haus, Lazy Days, Allgood. Plus local farms and Tuff Talk Distilling. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door with proceeds going to Salmon-Safe. Read all about the Wild Salmon Festival here.
Yonder Cider’s Spring and Summer Seasonal Flavors
Seattle and Wenatchee, Washington-based Yonder Cider has some fresh seasonal cider flavors available.
Phinneywood
It’s not too late to get Yonder’s seasonal collaboration cider with Ken's Market - Phinneywood. This cider features bright and zesty lemon and juicy strawberry with subtle notes of basil for a balance of flavors designed to pair well with sunny and warmer spring days and nights. 6.9% ABV, available on tap, in 4pks to-go, and online
Hot Yonder Summer
Originally crafted as a small-batch collaboration with our buddies at Chucks Hop Shop (formally known as Hot Chuck Summer) we bring you a cider that's packed with the flavors of juicy peach, zesty lemon and refreshing mint, this cider is the ultimate thirst-quencher for those sun-soaked days. Tart and juicy all at the same time, this one has our favorite flavors of the season packed into one seriously fun can. 6.9% ABV
Bull Run Cider releases fresh flavors
At Bull Run’s newish Forest Grove taproom shared with Pelagic Brewing they have new 16oz cans available for $69 a case and limited draft.
Cherry Blush Cider is a co-ferment of sweet cherries and dessert apples. It has a kiss of cherry sweetness up front with a bit of bittering tannins on the mid palate and a crisp dry finish. Cherry Blush has a beautiful blush color to it. Their tip of the hat to rose style wine
Brambleberry and Blueberry Lemon Ciders are two of Bull Run’s most popular releases with fresh batches out now.
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