David Ryan of Hood River Juice Company has purchased an interest in Salem, Oregon based Wandering Aengus Ciderworks. David Ryan joins James Kohn as owner and manager. “This is an incredible opportunity for Wandering Aengus Ciderworks to partner with David Ryan. David has been a great supporter and supplier to both us and the Cider […]

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Nowadays, hard cider, an alcoholic beverage, shows up on menus everywhere. Made from the fermented juice of tart apples (and/or other fruit), this pleasingly acidic, slightly bubbly beverage pairs beautifully with food and proves easy sipping. This fall, I’m incorporating hard cider into my cocktail hour and my cooking. Reportedly cider sales have grown by […]

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Portland, Oregon: Swift Cider, an urban craft cidery, has grown their distribution by partnering with Kendall’s Pioneer Distributing of Kelso, Washington. After five years of selling cider in Oregon, Swift will now be available in ten southwestern Washington counties: Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston and Wahkiakum. The new partnership between […]

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