Cidermaker/Distiller's Dinner with Westcott Bay Cider

From Hard Cider to Apple Brandy and every stage in between, we’ll showcase the flavors with fabulous Fall pairings. Everyone thinks about beer and wine when dining, but here’s a chance to find interesting alternatives.

Location: Coho Restaurant, Friday Harbor
Event Date: 10/28/2011
Start Time: 6:00:00 pm
End Time: 9:00:00 pm
Web Link: http://cohorestaurant.com/specials/#distiller
Email Address: suzy@westcottbaycider.com

City Fruit's Hard Cider Taste Fundraiser

When: Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 5-8 p.m.

Where: 314 1st Ave So, Seattle
Cost: $20 for 5 tastes; $5 designated driver

Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets or at the door

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Join City Fruit, Northwest Cider Association, and Northwest Sustainability Collaborative for a night of hard cider tasting from some of the best hard cider makers in the region! Enjoy great cider and light snacks, talk to the cider makers, and soak up the atmosphere of the Pioneer Square Art Walk.

The entrance fee directly benefits City Fruit. More info about City Fruit and their Hard Cider Taste Fundraiser visit www.cityfruit.org

Cider Making - Principles & Practices

Date: December 12th through 16th, 2011
Location: NWREC 16650 SR 536 Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00pm (daily)
Pre-registration is required; space is limited

 Do you want to gain a thorough understanding of cider & perry and acquire the skills & knowledge necessary to to make quality products? Then this is THE course to attend!

One of the world's leading experts in cider production, Mitchell F&D Limited, in association with the Northwest Agriculture Business Center offers this class as follows:

Course Options
*Part 1: "An Understanding of Cider & Perry" $355 before Nov 1st ($395 after Nov 1st) - OPEN

*Part 1 & Part 2: "Practical production of Cider & Perry $955 before Nov 1st ($999 after Nov 1st) - OPEN

For more information visit the Northwest Agricultural Business Center website. http://www.agbizcenter.org/node/58

Apple Festival at Finnriver Farm

Date: Sunday, October 16 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Finnriver Farm & Cidery - 62 Barn Swallow Road, Chimacum, WA 98325

We're celebrating Autumn by hosting a free Apple Festival at Finnriver Farm & Cidery!

Hot cider, face painting, workshops, booths, meet apple growers, music all day, family fun and games, Cape Cleare salmon cart, sweet treats!

Share a ride, carpool or ride your bike!

Portland Cider Festival 2011

Dates: October 15 & 16, October 22 & 23

Location: Portland Nursery 5050 SE Stark Street Portland, OR 97215

Sponsored by Wandering Aengus and Portland Nursery.

More information coming soon.

Arcade Lights

A Celebration of Artisan Food, Beer & Wine

Join Us this Friday After Hours at Pike Place Market
Friday, October 7, 2011  •  6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
$25 •  Benefits the Market Foundation

Lots of delicious Ciders, Beers, and Wines... Including Alpenfire Cider, Finnriver Cidery, and Tieton Cider Works.

Harvest Apple Cider Dinner

and Cle Elum/Roslyn Schools Education Foundation Fundraiser

October 8th, 2011, 6:30pm
In the Log Cabin at the Historical Nelson Dairy Farm

Aperitif

Precipice Perry Cider
Chevre, Fig Jam Crostini, Duck Confit Cornet

Cherry Cider
Arugula and Belgium Endive Salad
Marinated artichoke hearts, grilled pear, tart cherries, Manchego cheese, lemon balsamic dressing

Harmony Reserve Cider
Tasmin Salmon
Preserved lemon, olive tapenade, Israeli cous cous

Wild Washington Apple Cider
Cornish Game Hen
Butternut squash ravioli, Roasted Cornish game hen, white balsamic cider drizzle

Blossom Nectar Cider
Cypress Grove Goat Cheese Cake
Port glaze, stone fruit compote

$75 per person plus tax and 18% auto gratuity  
Call 509-649-6473 for reservations

Sippin' Cider with Sheree at Morso in Gig Harbor

Washington Cider Week

Over the last few weeks we have been organizing what will sure to be a new Northwest cider tradition. Washington Cider Week - "A state-wide celebration of craft cider" was officially announced yesterday.

Washington Cider Week kicks off on September 10th at Cider Summit NW in Seattle, followed by 8 days of fantastic cider-centric events hosted around the state. Visit our event page for event locations and details and we hope to see you guys there!

Cider Summit NW benefits Northwest Cider Association and The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research. The Northwest Cider Association promotes awareness of artisan produced ciders among the general public and fosters cooperation within the industry for all producers. IMBCR is one of the world’s leading independent research organizations developing effective therapies to increase the quality of life and longevity of myeloma patients. 

September 10th, 2011 11am - 7pm

South Lake Union Discovery Center Park

More Info Coming Soon!

21 and over

Dogs are welcome

Find out more at http://www.cidersummitnw.com/

Beveridge Place Pub - West Seattle WA.
MON, AUG 8 - SUN, AUG 14 CIDER REVIVAL WEEK!

Join Beveridge Place Pub us as they explore the exciting world of Northwest and British artisanal ciders. We're dedicating six taps to crisp refreshing apple and other fruit nectars, plus we'll have a plethora of bottles to choose from!

Enjoy draught offerings from Alpenfire, Anthem, Aspall, Eaglemount, Finn River, Red Barn, and Tieton!

 

Special Events:

Thursday, August 11, 7-10pm
Meet Northwest Cider Pioneers from Red Barn, Alpenfire, Tieton, Finnriver, & more! Sample Great Draught Cider! Win Tickets to NW Cider Summit & more!

Sunday, August 14, 5-8pm
Cider Festival on the Beveranda with special guest Henry Chevalier, Aspall Cider - Suffolk, England! Sample twenty great ciders from around the world - and win prizes!

Summer Cider Day in Port Townsend WA - 07/09

Presented by the Northwest Cider Association
Saturday July 9th - Afternoon Session 1:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Port Townsend, WA

Summer Cider Day in Port Townsend. 10+ Cidermakers, 30+ ciders to sample. Cheese pairing with Mt. Townsend Creamery, food, vendors, live music and more.
Tickets are $25.00 each, $20.00 each for NWCA Members. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets visit our special Summer Cider Day events page.

Fort Worden State Park
Saturday July 9th, 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Dog allowed on leash. Kid friendly event.

Peter Mitchell - Cider and Perry Sensory Evaluation - 07/05

Sponsored by the NW CIder Association in conjunction with Mitchell F&D Limited.
Tuesday July 5th - Morning Session 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM | Afternoon Session 1:45 to 5:45 PM.
Seattle, WA

For anyone who enjoys drinking cider or for anyone who works in an industry that sells cider this class is a must for you. Learn about the history, product definitions, the types and styles, and food pairings for cider and perry. The class will include a sampling of products where you will be asked to assess product quality and identify the flavors and aromas.

When you leave you will have gained the knowledge to taste and discuss the many aspects of cider and perry.

When: July 5, 2011 2 Sessions 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM & 1:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Where: Wine World Warehouse - 400 NE 45th St. Seattle, WA

For more information and a breakdown of each session visit our special event listing page.
Or you can head over to Brown Paper Tickets and reserve your space.

Cider Making - Principles & Practices with Peter Mitchell - 06/27 to 07/01

Presented by the Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Saturday June 27th through July 1st, 2011 - SOLD OUT
Mount Vernon, WA

Introduction:
One of the world's leading experts in cider production, Mitchell F&D Limited, in association with the Northwest Agriculture Business Center and the WSU Northwest Washington Research and Extension Center, offers this class as follows:

Part 1: An Understanding of Cider & Perry.
Including extensive sensory analysis of cider & perry, this section aims to enable the participant to:

• Develop a broad appreciation of the main types & styles of cider and perry, along with an understanding of the cider industry;
• Gain an outline knowledge & understanding of the main principles & practices involved in making cider & perry;
• Explore ways in which to encourage the positive & responsible development of the industry & its products.

This part of the class is also designed for individuals who wish to gain a recognized industry qualification – The NACM Certification in Cider & Perry Appreciation. This is the only formal cider industry specific qualification available in the world. For those who would like to enter for thisoptional certificate, an additional registration fee is payable. This fee is indicated on the course registration form. Delegates will sit through a short examination and submit an organoleptic evaluation portfolio (undertaken during the class) for subsequent assessment and feedback.

Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for beginners, new businesses and existing producers (large & small-scale) alike.

The tutor:
Peter Mitchell-a highly qualified and internationally recognized expert in cider and perry making and tasting, leads the class. With over 25 years of practical experience, he is a professional trainer, a UK and USA cider competition judge and an award-winning producer in his own right.

For more information visit Northwest Agriculture Business Center's website here.

Orchard Management: Cider Fruit Production - 06/25

Presented by the Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Saturday June 25th, 2011; 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mount Vernon, WA

This one day class offers the basics of tree fruit production with emphasis on cider and dessert apple varieties. Expert orchardist Gary Moulton will discuss topics on rootstock, nutrient management, pest management, irrigation, orchard layout planting, pruning, and harvest techniques. The class coincides with Cider Production: Principles & Practices but is open to anyone interested in learning about the essentials of orchard management. The format of the class will be a lecture and discussion followed by an optional tour of nearby Red Barn Cider and orchard.

Registration fee to attend the class is $75/person. The fee includes snacks, light lunch, and all lecture materials. Fee is waived for participants attending the Cider Production: P&P course.

Instructor Gary Moulton started in 1980 with the Fruit Horticulture department at the WSU Research Station in Mt. Vernon. In 1991, he took over management, direction, and leadership of the program. He holds a Master’s from WSU in Plant Pathology specializing in fruit diseases, and a Bachelor’s in Pomology/Fruit Science from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo. He has authored several WSU Extension publications and produced a widely regarded video on pruning fruit trees.

For more information visit Northwest Agriculture Business Center's website here.

Washington Brewer's Festival 06/17-19

Saint Edward State Park
Kenmore, WA

Washington Brewers Festival is the biggest and one of the longest running of the six beer tasting events presented by the Washington Beer Commission.

4 NW cidermakers and more than 60 breweries (50 from Washington state!) will be on hand to pour more than 200 craft brews in this annual pilgrimage of 15,000 to Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore, June 17-19.

Visit their website for more info: http://www.washingtonbeer.com/wa-brewers-fest/

Cider Summit NW 2011 PDX - 06/11

Presented by SBS Imports, Barbur World Foods & Bushwhacker Cider.
Benefitting NW Cider Association & The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research.
Saturday June 11th, 2011 - 11am -7PM. 21 and over only
Portland, OR

Cider Summit NW Expands to Portland Diverse Gathering of Artisanal Ciders Comes to Emerging South Waterfront Neighborhood

SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective are pleased to announce the expansion of their successful Cider Summit NW Festival to Portland, OR. The inaugural Portland event will be on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 11am - 7pm at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in the emerging South Waterfront neighborhood along the Willamette River. The event is presented by Barbur World Foods & Bushwhacker Cider.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 (cash only) at the door and are available online via Brown Paper tickets and at many of the area's leading bottle shops. Admission includes a tasting glass and 10 drink tickets. From 11a‐12n arriving guests will receive 2 additional "happy hour" tickets. Additional drink tickets will be available for sale onsite at $2 per ticket.

The event is 21 and over only. Dogs will be allowed on event grounds. For more information including a list of participating ciders please visit www.cidersummitnw.com