2 Towns Ciderhouse BrightCider
2 Towns Ciderhouse BrightCider is a 6% ABV hard cider in a 6-pack of 12oz cans, made in Corvallis, Oregon from a blend of Newtown Pippin heirloom apples and other Northwest varieties. Per the producer, it is cold-fermented to hold onto the aromatics of the heirloom fruit — a tribute to American heritage cider with a modern Northwest twist. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 6%
- Format: 6-pack of 12oz cans
- Apples: Newtown Pippin heirloom apples blended with other Northwest varieties (producer)
- Process: Cold-fermented; 100% fresh-pressed Northwest apples, no concentrates (can copy)
- Origin: 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Corvallis, Oregon
The Cider Named for Two College Towns
2 Towns was launched in 2010 by Lee Larsen of Corvallis and Aaron Sarnoff-Wood of Eugene — the "2 Towns" of the name — from test batches in a basement and a debut at Larsen's wedding, and it has grown into what the company describes as Oregon's largest craft cider producer. BrightCider is its heritage pour: the Newtown Pippin, the pioneer variety that defined the Northwest cider palate (and earned Thomas Jefferson's praise in France, in the producer's telling), cold-fermented until it shines. Browse more cider-house drinks on our craft beer shelf, or visit the 2 Towns Ciderhouse vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh heirloom apple aromatics, kept bright by the cold ferment. Palate: Radiant and balanced, in the producer's words — clean apple fruit with a modern Northwest snap. Finish: Crisp and refreshing.
How to Enjoy
Serve it cold, straight from the can or poured into a glass to show off the aromatics. It is the cider to hand someone who thinks cider is sweet — this one drinks bright and balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apples are in BrightCider? A blend led by Newtown Pippin heirloom apples with other Northwest varieties, per the producer — 100% fresh-pressed, with no concentrates in the can copy's account.
Is it gluten free? Can copy describes BrightCider as naturally gluten free — it is made from apples, not grain.
Where is 2 Towns Ciderhouse? Corvallis, Oregon. The name honours Corvallis and Eugene, the founders' two towns.
Heritage apples, Northwest bright — order 2 Towns BrightCider online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.