“We are excited to continue partnering with 2 Towns Ciderhouse to bring craft cider to thirsty Hoosiers,” said Jeff Crabill, spirits director, Johnson Brothers. “It has been great to be working with Johnson Brothers in South Dakota and we are now excited to be extending our partnership with Johnson brothers to bring our craft beverages to the wonderful state of Indiana.” said Nels Jewell-Larsen, co-owner and vice president of business development for 2 Towns. These brands will be available initially in cans. In addition to South Dakota retailers, Indiana retailers will now have access to the full lineup of flagship craft ciders, including Cosmic Crisp®, BrightCider, Made Marion, Pacific Pineapple, and Variety Packs. “By adding Colorado to our distribution, 2 Towns can now serve thirsty fans across more states.” These values are inherent in our brand and we are thrilled to partner with CSA Distributing to bring our craft beverages to the beautiful state of Colorado,” said Nels Jewell-Larsen, co-owner and vice president of business development for 2 Towns. “An Oregon/Colorado partnership is a natural fit due to our similar active, outdoor-focused cultures. The company has applied the same innovative spirit to beverages beyond cider as well, launching “Seek Out” hard seltzer, “Nectar Creek” mead, and most recently “Craftwell Cocktails,” a new brand of canned cocktails. Through their partnership with CSA Distributing, 2 Towns will hit stores immediately as Colorado will be the 14th state that the craft beverage producer has its PNW cider available on shelves. Through their partnership with Johnson Brothers, Indiana is now the second state that the two companies have teamed up for.Ģ Towns Ciderhouse launched in Corvallis, Oregon, in 2010 with two flagship ciders, and has quickly grown to become the third largest cider brand in the country by sales and largest independently owned. The company has achieved this national position and grown its brand to one of the most diverse and award-winning craft cider lineups in the industry all within a small distribution footprint.Īs a core value, 2 Towns is committed to making true craft cider with fresh-pressed Northwest apples, no added sugars, and no shortcuts. The resulting cider is rich and multifaceted with notes of mead on the mid-palate and an alcohol warmth without overpowering and a coating vanilla finish.2 Towns Ciderhouse announced additional distribution in the states of Indiana and Colorado recently. Similar in profile to french oak, but with stronger vanilla notes, our local cooper (barrel maker) gives a slight toast to the oak, adding to the complexity of the aroma and flavor.īoth the honey and the oak are high in vanillin, the compound which gives vanilla its signature flavor. The Bad Apple is then aged on Oregon white oak( quercus garryana), which is Native to the Pacific Northwest. The meadowfoam honey is added along with the fresh pressed apple juice, directly to the fermenting tank, boosting the initial gravity (or fermentable sugars) of the cider which give the yeast enough food to produce the 10.5% alcohol by volume, from which The Bad Apple’s namesake originates. The rich amber colored honey produced by these bees is some of the highest quality honey, with incredibly strong notes of vanilla, toasted marshmallows, marzipan and creme brulee. The Bad Apple – Imperial Apple Hard CiderĮach spring local beekeepers bring their hives to the giant meadowfoam fields near our ciderhouse to pollinate the flowers.
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