TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Nice & Naughty Bourbon Barrel Aged (2019) by 2 Towns Ciderhouse at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - A lot can be forgiven for 10.5% ABV. Pretty spice forward, clove heavy. Very sweet but a good base apple flavor.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Draft
Earned the Johnny Appleseed (Level 74) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Keeved Cider by Pilton at Schilling Cider House Portland
DS - Fair example of keeving. Hit of sweetness that fades slowly to a dry finish. Consistent apple flavor. Slight roof of mouth chalky feel.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Draft
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte Cider by Bauman's Cider Company at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - Starts sweet apple, rapidly changes to roasted coffee bean, which works surprisingly well. Spice is subtle.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Nitro
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Thompson Creek - Creekside by Apple Outlaw Cider at Portland Cider House
DS - Nice & dry. Not a strong brett profile, but still hints of farmhouse tastes. Mild fruits flavors other than apple with a mild finish.
Purchased at Portland Cider House
Draft
Earned the Draft City (Level 31) badge!
Earned the Land of the Free (Level 68) badge!
Earned the Find the Source badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a BrightCider by 2 Towns Ciderhouse at Growler's Taproom 82nd ave
DS - See previous review for full details. Still a good, basic semi-sweet cider. Good for all day drinking.
Purchased at Growler's Taproom 82nd ave
Draft
Earned the Bar Explorer (Level 3) badge!
Earned the Brew Traveler badge!
Earned the Photogenic Brew (Level 84) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Dry Cider by Snowdrift Cider Co.
DS - A basic dry apple. Finely crafted and smooth from start to finish.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Growler
Earned the Beer-giving (2019) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Tropical Heat by Swift Cider at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - Nose is mild pineapple until the peppers kick you in the sinuses. Not too sweet, peppers really aren't felt until several swallows in.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Taster
Earned the Middle of the Road (Level 64) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Valley of the Pear by Reverend Nat's Hard Cider at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - Super sweet, definitely pear forward. Notes of cardamom and allspice, but not too overpowering.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Taster
Earned the Taster, Please (Level 45) badge!
Earned the Johnny Appleseed (Level 73) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Punch Bowl by Seattle Cider Company at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - Disappointing. Nice sweet nose, but finish is musty / borderline moldy. It's rare I don't finish a taster, but I couldn't finish this.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Taster
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Huckleberry Cider by Tieton Cider Works at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - Lovely color. Good huckleberry flavor. Sweet and tart. Clean, no noticable lingering notes.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Taster
Earned the Photogenic Brew (Level 83) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking an Apple Cobbler by Elemental Hard Cider at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - Apple pie in a glass. Sweet, well spiced (but the spices don't punch you in the nose.) Vanilla notes are prominent.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Taster
Earned the Land of the Free (Level 67) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Do You Like Pina Coladas? by Bauman's Cider Company at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - No coconut noted. Nose is lime & pineapple. Complex flavor as it warms; got orange, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla notes. Very sweet.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Taster
Earned the Middle of the Road (Level 63) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking a Secret Crush by Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom at Schilling Cider House Portland
DS - Scent makes me think musty pear skins. Gamut of mouth sensations: acid tingle, sourness, then tartness fading to a semi-dry finish.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Draft
Earned the Johnny Appleseed (Level 72) badge!
TwoCiderSnobz H. is drinking an Ehrwürdig Nat’s Oktoberfest Apfelwein by Reverend Nat's Hard Cider at Schilling Cider House Portland
AJ - On the thick side, but very well done. Semi-sweet, then tart, then warm semi-dry finish.
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland
Draft
DS - Lovely peach/apple fusion scent. Mild acid bite with subtle being the watchword. Subtle peach and wood flavors make this grand!
Purchased at Schilling Cider House Portland