Portland Cider Crangerine

Review of Portland Cider’s Crangerine, a cranberry-tangerine cider. It is my first time trying this variety, but I’ve had much of their line-up (see here).

>>This is a review of a sample can provided to Cider Says by Portland Cider. Although I will take care to treat it the same as any other review, there is always the potential for bias as I received it for free. The only consideration I knowingly made was pushing this up in my cider review cue. I love free stuff, especially cider! Want your cider or cider-related product reviewed here? Contact me.<<

Cider: Crangerine
Cidery:  Portland Cider
Cidery Location:  Portland Oregon
ABV:  5.1%
How Supplied: 19.2 oz single cans (and kegs/draft)
Style: American craft cider from dessert apples with cranberry & tangerine

Availability: small batch holiday release, in late 2019 & 2020, in Oregon (including Portland Cider’s 2 taprooms), Washington, Northern Idaho, and Northern California – check out their cider finder

Cider Description: Delightfully tart, juicy tangerine plays nicely with Oregon grown cranberries. Add some sparkle to your glass with this ruby colored hard cranberry cider, with brilliantly bright flavors that aren’t too sweet.

Cidery Description: Portland Cider Company is an award-winning premium cider producer that owes its success to the perfect marriage of the cider-making traditions of Somerset, England, with the eclectic and oddly unique spirit of cider-passionate Portland, Oregon. We are committed to using 100% Northwest apples without additives, colors, or added sugar. This commitment gives our fans, like you, the confidence that you can enjoy the cleanest, crispest, and tastiest cider Portland has to offer.

Price: n/a (retails for ~ $4-5 / can)
Where Bought: n/a
Where Drank: home
How Found: it showed up

First Impression: Medium red hue. Very low carbonation. Smells mild, non-specific, and tart.

Tasting Notes: Semi-dry. Light bodied. High tartness. Moderate acidity. Hints of bitterness and tannins. No sourness or funk. Notes of cranberry juice, orange/tangerine, and green apple. Moderate length tart finish. Low apple flavor. High cranberry flavor. Low to moderate complexity. Moderate flavor intensity. High sessionability.

My Opinion: I liked it, although I’m not big on cranberry juice, and this tasted more of cranberry juice than cider (although not nearly as sweet as most juices), so it got passed to my husband who was happy to get most of the can to himself. This would probably pair well with Thanksgiving dinner, as it reminds me of fancy cranberry sauce where they add orange.

Most Similar to: Portland Cider’s Cranberry except with tangerine added, or Apple Outlaw Cranberry Jewel

Closing Notes: Next up I have Portland Cider’s Blueberry Bourbon Basil.

Have you tried Portland Cider Crangerine? What did you think?

2 Towns Cosmic Currant

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019 cidersays 2 Towns, review 2 Towns, black currant cider, cider, cider review, cider tasting, Cosmic Currant, cranberry cider, hard cider, tasting notes

Review of 2 Towns Cosmic Currant, a new fruit seasonal with cranberries and black currants. It is my first time tying this, but I have had most of their line-up (see here).

>>This is a review of a sample can provided to Cider Says by 2 Towns. Although I will take care to treat it the same as any other review, there is always the potential for bias as I received it for free. The only consideration I knowingly made was pushing this up in my cider review cue. I love free stuff, especially cider! Want your cider or cider-related product reviewed here? Contact me.<<

Cider: Cosmic Currant
Cidery: 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Cidery Location: Corvallis OR
ABV: 6.2%
How Supplied: six pack of 12oz cans (and 500ml bottles and kegs)
Style: American craft cider from dessert apples with cranberries and black currants

Availability: seasonal (winter), in Oregon, Washington, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Chicago, and parts of Minnesota & Montana

Cider Description: Crafted with a transcendent blend of Oregon-grown cranberries, black currants, and Northwest apples, Cosmic Currant’s complex profile takes you on a voyage to the cosmos. Deep ruby red hues radiate with a hint of cane fruit sweetness and earthy cassis liqueur, finishing with a robust cranberry tannin. This brilliant winter warmer creates a celestial cider experience best enjoyed on a crisp, clear night under a blanket of stars.

Cidery Description: At 2 Towns Ciderhouse we believe that the long history of cidermaking demands respect and deserves to be done right. Starting with the highest quality, whole ingredients from local farms, we take no shortcuts in crafting our ciders. We refuse to add processed sugars, concentrates or artificial flavors, and instead use slow, cold fermentation methods to allow the fruit to speak for itself. As a family-owned company, we are committed to the growth of our team and enrichment of our communities. We take pride in producing a true Northwest craft cider.

Price: retails for ~ $11.99 / six pack
Where Bought: n/a
Where Drank: home
How Found: it showed up

First Impression: Medium red hue. Very low carbonation. Smells mild, of tart berry.

Tasting Notes: Dry to semi-dry. Light bodied. High tartness. Moderate acidity. Hints of bitterness and tannins. No funk or sourness. Notes of cranberry with hints of black currant, green apple, and lemon. Long tart finish. Low apple flavor. Low to moderate complexity. Moderate sessionability and flavor intensity.

My Opinion: I’m not a big fan of cranberry, drier ciders, or tart ciders, so I wasn’t really into this. However, my husband loved it, as he likes all of those things.

Closing Notes: Its interesting that they only put currant in the title when it tastes more like cranberry.

Have you tried 2 Towns Cosmic Currant? What did you think?

Portland Cider Cranberry

December 4, 2017December 2, 2017 cidersays Portland Cider, review cider, cider review, cider tasting, Cranberry, cranberry cider, hard cider, portland, Portland Cider, tasting notes

Review of Portland Cider Company’s Cranberry seasonal cider. It is my first time trying this, although I’ve had their Passion Fruit, Pearfect Perry, Kinda Dry, Hop’Rageous, London Dry Gin, Apple, Scrumpy, Strawperry, Pineapple, Sangria, and Mojito.

Cider: Cranberry
Cidery: Portland Cider Co.
Cidery Location: Portland OR
ABV: 6.0%
How Supplied: 22oz clear bottles (and draft)
Style: seasonal American craft cider from dessert apples, with cranberries

Availability: seasonably (~ Nov-Jan), in Oregon (especially in the Portland area, including at all Safeways, and some Fred Meyers, New Seasons, Whole Foods, and Market of Choices) and Washington

Cider Description: Get into the Holiday Season (which is somehow already here – crazy!!) with our Cranberry cider! A blend of freshly pureed cranberries from local Everest Farms in Bandon, Ore., with our 100% NW apple cider, this cider is brilliantly red in color and incredible to drink. Tastes just like Cranberry relish, making it the perfect pairing for the Thanksgiving table!

Ingredients: apples (honeycrisp, pink lady, golden delicious, fuji), cranberries, and orange zest

Cidery Description: Authentically crafted Cider with quality Northwest ingredients. Our business is based on the belief that good cider comes from good fruit, honest practices, and attention to detail. Our cider starts with fresh pressed juice from 100% Northwest grown apples. We then carefully ferment it, using yeast that protects the delicate characteristics of the fruit. The results are ciders that are high quality – easy to drink, refreshing, and downright delicious. That’s why we say, Drink it, it’s Good!

They were founded in 2012 and have tap rooms in Hawthorne and Clackamas in Portland Oregon.

Price: n/a (retails for ~ $6.99)
Where Bought: n/a
Where Drank: home
How Found: the cidery contacted me

First Impression: Pink hue. Nearly still (very low carbonation). Smells mild – fruity and tart.

Tasting Notes: Semi-dry. Light to medium bodied. Moderate to high tartness and acidity. Low bitterness. No tannins, sourness, or funk. Notes of berry and citrus to start, then distinctive tart cranberry on the long finish. Low apple flavor and complexity. Moderate sessionability. Moderate to high flavor intensity.

My Opinion: This had some great real cranberry flavor. However, due to that, if you are like me and not really a fan of cranberry, it may not be appealing. If you like cranberry, you are likely to enjoy it.

Most Similar to: Tieton Ciderworks Cranberry, Apple Outlaw Cranberry Jewel, and d’s Wickled Cranny Granny (which is sweeter).

However, I prefer the less intensely cranberry ciders, like Downeast Cranberry Blend, Finnriver Cranberry Rosehip, and Schilling Mischief Maker Pom-Cran,

Closing Notes: The cidery has three suggested cocktail recipes – one with vodka (similar to a Cosmo), a cranberry Sangria, and another with Vodka & ginger.

Do you like cranberry cider? What did you think?

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