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(Portland, OR) June 3, 2013 SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective are pleased to announce the cider list for the third annual of Cider Summit Portland. This year’s event expands to two days – Friday, June 21 from 3p-8p and Saturday, June 22 from 12n-6p. Cider Summit will once again be at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in the emerging South Waterfront neighborhood near the Portland Aerial Tram. The event is presented by Barbur World Foods & Bushwhacker Cider.
The line-up for this year’s event has grown to 104 ciders poured by 29 cider vendors. The line-up includes ciders from 5 states and 6 countries. Oregon producers make up nearly half the line-up with 48 ciders, with Washington producers offering 20 products.
“One of the exciting things about this year’s line-up is that 12 of the 29 cider vendors are new to the event as are over half of the product offerings,” noted event producer Alan Shapiro. “This will be a great opportunity to discover and sample many of the newer Oregon ciders as well as classic ciders from around the world.”
New for 2013 is the addition of a “dog lounge” hosted by DoveLewis, bicycle valet from Go by Bike, a Cider Summit weekend hotel package from The Westin Portland, and expanded food selections. Brewvana will be offering shuttle service to the event from Belmont Station, The Beermongers, and Bushwhacker Cider. Cider Summit will also feature a collectible tasting glass this year, replacing the plastic stemware used in previous events. The event will continue to feature live music and a “bottles to go” store onsite.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 (cash only) at the door and are available online via Stranger tickets, Umpqua Bank South Waterfront branch, and at many of the area’s leading bottle shops. Admission includes a tasting glass and 8 drink tickets. Additional tasting tickets will be available for sale onsite at $2 per ticket. Re-admission will be allowed at any time with event wristband and tasting glass. The event is 21 and over only. Dogs of all ages will be allowed on event grounds. For more information including the full cider list please visit www.cidersummit.com.
Cider Summit NW benefits Northwest Cider Association, The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, and DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. 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. DoveLewis is a 24-hour non-profit emergency animal hospital on the forefront of animal care.
Cider Summit NW is presented by Barbur World Foods & Bushwhacker Cider with supporting sponsors, The Portland Westin Hotel, Brewvana Brewery Tours, Go by Bike, KNRK 94/7 Alternative Portland, Portland Mercury, Maletis Beverage, Portland Streetcar, and the South Waterfront Community Relations office.