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How Craft Cider is Made

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Orcharding

We begin by forming partnerships with local growers and processors in the Pacific Northwest. We select different apple varieties based on their acidity, sugar, tannin and aroma profiles.

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Planting

In 2012 we planted our very own traditional heirloom cider apple orchard.

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Pressing

Working hand-in-hand with our local processors, we custom blend different varieties of apples for each style of cider we make. Different varieties of apples make unique and distinct styles of cider.

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Crush apples into pulp

Custom blends of apples are crushed into tiny chunks of apple called pommace.

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Fermentation

No shortcuts. Only fresh-pressed Northwest juice is used to make our cider. Never any processed sugars, essences, or colorings.

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Yeast selection and/or wild fermentation

For each style of cider we select specific wine, beer, or wild yeast strains.

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Style Direction & Aging

At 2 Towns Ciderhouse, we believe that the long history of cidermaking demands respect and deserves to be done right.

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Barrel aging *optional*

Some styles of cider are aged in barrels for additional character and depth. Our favorites include chardonnay, pinot, and bourbon.

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Packaging

After fermentation and aging, our finished ciders are transferred to our "brite" tanks for packaging.

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Cans

Take them hiking!

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Enjoyment!

The most important step in the process, enjoying with good times and even better company. Cheers!!

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