cider

At Watershed Pub & Kitchen, this month’s installment of the Convergence Series takes a slight diversion: cider instead of beer. The event supports City Fruit and highlights changes at Republic of Cider.

Cider Summit Seattle returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. We have a ticket discount code for you. Use WABB-5 at checkout. This 15th-annual event is going to be good.

After nearly 12 years of celebrated leadership, Emily Ritchie has decided to step down as  Executive Director of the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA).

On June 26th, the Northwest Cider Association announces the winners of the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup Awards. This was the 13th year for the region’s most prestigious cider competition, which is now considered one of North America’s most rigorous and respected cider judging programs.

Oregon cider took center stage at the 2026 International Cider Awards, where 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Bauman’s Cider earned top international honors in one of the cider industry’s most respected and technically rigorous competitions.

Last week, news broke that 2 Towns Cider acquired Seattle Cider Company. We published the initial report, followed by a follow-up with more details from 2 Towns Cider. Below, we share the press release from Seattle Cider Company.

This is a follow up to yesterday’s story with more information about 2 Towns Cider acquiring Seattle Cider and the imminent closing of the Seattle location.

Breaking news today that 2 Town Cider is acquiring Seattle Cider Company. This development merges two of the Pacific Northwest’s best-recognized cider brands under one umbrella. 

Unfortunate news from Locust Cider. The WA-born company announced today that it is closing four of its six taprooms.