Washington Cider Week 2011

Northwest Cider Association and Cider Summit NW are pleased to announce a coordinated effort to even further billboard the artisanal cider category in our communities. Loosely modeled on the success of Seattle Beer Week, we are pleased to announce Cider Week Washington starting with the Cider Summit on 9/10/11 and running thru 9/18/11.

We will be launching a series of cider-centric events throughout the region in the subsequent days to give an even wider range of consumers the opportunity to experience really great cider.

Check back... More Washington Cider Week news coming soon!

Cider Summit NW Returns to South Lake Union Discovery Center Park. "Count Up" Begins to 2nd Annual Event on 9/10/11

(Seattle, WA) August 21, 2011 SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective are pleased to announce the second annual edition of Cider Summit Seattle. The event will be on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 11am-7pm at Discovery Center Park in South Lake Union near Westlake & Denny Way.

Last year’s inaugural Cider Summit was the area’s largest-ever tasting of artisanal ciders with over 50 elegantly crafted products from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, California, England, and France. “We received an enthusiastic response from both the producers and attendees,” noted SBC’s Ian Roberts. “We are very excited to be back for year two and reach an even wider audience of cider enthusiasts."

The owners and cidermakers will be on hand to inform and guide guests through the samplings which will be available in 3-ounce and 6-ounce portions. Each featured cider is made from 100% pressed apples (or pears) and is made without concentrates or other additives. In addition to the superb range of ciders, the event will feature food from Brave Horse Tavern, ongoing demonstrations of apple pressing courtesy of Ryan’s Juice, live music, and even bottle sales to go.

“We believe we’ve created a unique event,” added event co-founder Alan Shapiro of SBS Imports. “The cider selection will be even more diverse this year and the vast majority will be available to taste at $2.00. It should be a great opportunity for attendees to sample many of the best ciders available in the United States if not the world."

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.

Cider Summit Seattle benefits Northwest Cider Association (www.nwcider.com) and The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research (www.imbcr.org). 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. Cider Summit sponsors include Brave Horse Tavern, Click Distributing, Seattle Weekly, and KMTT.

Update 09/05/11
We've added a handful of events today, they keep on pouring in and we have even more event planning in progress. Check back to find the Washington Cider Week events in your area.

All Week Long:

AJAX CAFE - PORT HADLOCK, WA.
Local cider flights, one each from Alpenfire, Eaglemount, and Finnriver and a special entreé that features cider.

RAY’S PHARMACY - EASTSOUND (ORCAS ISLAND) WA.
10% off all ciders all week long. Ray’s has one of the best selections of cider around take advantage of this generous offer.

BAR DEL CORSO - SEATTLE, WA.
September 13th to the 17th Tieton Cider Works Apple Draft with Vongole pizza - Manila clams, cherry tomtoes
Beet salad with frisee and Gravenstein apples and/or Salt cod and potato croquettes. YUM!

SWEET LAURETTE’S CAFE AND BISTRO - PORT TOWNSEND, WA.
Brunch & Bubbles at Sweet Laurette’s featuring Finnriver’s Sparkling Ciders in Port Townsend.

BEAR FOODS NATURAL MARKET - LAKE CHELAN, WA.
Cider discounts and specials featured all week long in the heart of Washington’s apple country.

CAFÉ MANSON - MANSON, WA.
Hard Row to Hoe pairs its Ice Cider (Ice Breaker) with an apple dessert at Café Manson during Washington Cider Week.

Saturday September 10th:

CIDER SUMMIT NW - SEATTLE, WA.
Cider Summit NW returns to Seattle and South Lake Union Discovery Center Park for a second triumphant year.
This is one of the premier cider events in North America. Don’t miss out.

MAIN MARKET CO-OP - SPOKANE WA.
From Noon to 4:00 p.m. Marcus Roberts head cidermaker from Tieton Cider Works will be on hand for cider tastings.

SWEET LAURETTE’S CAFE AND BISTRO - PORT TOWNSEND, WA.
Brunch & Bubbles at Sweet Laurette's featuring Finnriver's Sparkling Ciders in Port Townsend.

Sunday September 11th:

Monday September 12th:

FULL THROTTLE BOTTLES - SEATTLE, WA.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Way Out West: Alpenfire Cider + Eaglemount.

BEVERIDGE PLACE PUB - SEATTLE, WA.
Monday Madness: Red Barn Burro Loco glass pours all day.

Tuesday September 13th:

FULL THROTTLE BOTTLES - SEATTLE, WA.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Inland Empire Strikes Back: Blue Mountain + Methow Valley.

WHOLE FOODS WESTLAKE - SEATTLE, WA.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Supper Club with Finnriver Cider.

THE BEER SHOPPE - YAKIMA, WA.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tieton Cider Work’s Marcus Roberts at The Beer Shoppe.

BEVERIDGE PLACE PUB - SEATTLE, WA.
Ponder the Pear: Eaglemount Perry & Red Barn Perry glass pours all day.

Wednesday September 14th:

FULL THROTTLE BOTTLES - SEATTLE, WA.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ciders Gone Wild: Red Barn, Wescott Bay, Wandering Aengus, Finnriver.

ART OF THE TABLE - SEATTLE, WA.
Finnriver cider pairing dinner. Call the Art of the Table for reservations. (206) 282-0942.

BEVERIDGE PLACE PUB - SEATTLE, WA.
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Brains a Blaze – Alpenfire Quiznight! Enjoy glass pours of Alpenfire cider and test your knowledge of all worldly things, including cider!

PORTERHOUSE PUB - SEATTLE, WA.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tieton Cider Works at Porterhouse Pub. Special Menu that evening with cider pairings.

5 NORTH - YAKIMA, WA.
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 5 North Cider Pairing Dinner with Marcus Roberts from Tieton Cider Works.

Thursday September 15th:

CAFFE MELA - WENATCHEE, WA.
7:30 p.m. Cider tasting with Snowdrift Cider Co. and specialty tapas menu items made with cider.

BEER JUNCTION - SEATTLE, WA.
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cider tasting with Tieton Cider Works and Wandering Aengus.

FULL THROTTLE BOTTLES - SEATTLE, WA.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Blazing Ciders: Tieton Cider Works & Snowdrift Cider Co.

ASTER COFFEE LOUNGE - SEATTLE, WA.
5:00 p.m. Ballard’s Aster Coffee Lounge hosts a cider tasting with Finnriver Cider.

NAKED CITY BREWERY & TAPHOUSE - SEATTLE, WA.
Eve of the Apple at Naked City, tasting and flights with various ciders.

Friday the 16th:

BOB’S KEG AND CORK– YAKIMA, WA.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Open Format: Education and Cider Tasting.

GRAVITY BEER MARKET - Olympia, WA.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Special Friday Night Tasting with Northwest Ciders

THE EASTSIDE CLUB - Olympia, WA.
7:30 p.m. to Close. Olympia’s legendary Eastside Club’s craft cider debut featuring 2 Washington made draft ciders.

FULL THROTTLE BOTTLE – Seattle, WA.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Invasion of the British Ciders: Aspall, Sam Smith, Crispin Brownslane, and Strongbow.

THEO CHOCOLATE FACTORY - SEATTLE, WA.
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Alpenfire Cider at Theo Chocolate in Fremont. Part of Washington Organic Week

WHOLE FOODS ROOSEVELT - SEATTLE, WA.
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Finnriver Cider tasting.

Saturday September 17th:

Sunday September 18th:

BOTTLEWORKS - SEATTLE, WA.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Finnriver Cider, Alpenfire Cider, Aspall and Tieton Cider Works pouring in the shop.