Musical Beers, Basil Mint Cider, The Dark Door Bourbon and More Spirited News
It’s hard to believe, but February is coming to a close. It’s my favorite month (admittedly because it’s my birthday month!) and it goes so quickly, but the best part about February’s end is that it signals spring is around the corner. Celebrate with the cider, bar, beer and booze news below.
Seattle Cider Company Basil Mint Is Back: A now-annual occurrence that for me is one of the harbingers of spring, this Sodo cidery’s most popular seasonal cider became available again at their Woods tasting room last week (arriving at other locations throughout March). Created with 100 percent fresh-pressed Washington apples and 100 pounds each of fresh basil and mint, which is muddled on site and added during fermentation, this cider maintains the lovely dryness Seattle Cider is known for, with herb and floral accents and a tart finish. It’s springtime, sip-able Complete Story