Oregon Cider Week 2018: June 21-July 1. These are my Oregon Cider Week events, itself a 10-day-long celebration of that most fantastic drink, of which the International Epicenter is our very state, Oregon. ALL EVENTS AT MY PUBLIC TAPROOM, 1813 NE 2ND AVE., UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. All events 21+ except the Midsummer Night Market, open to minors 4-10pm only.

Click here to receive my 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac, which will serve as your Guide & Companion to all my events.

Inside the Almanac is a bevy of valuable coupons to be redeemed at each event. You can also pick up a real-world copy at my Taproom.

Thursday, June 21

-Cider Appreciation Class, 7:00-10pm: Drink 20+ ciders from around the world with me while discussing history, styles and cideries. The ciders we will drink include traditional English Westcountry, French style from Normandy, Spanish Basque and Asturian, and the emerging American style. Nearly everything we drink will be apple-only; there is just that much variety! This is $50 per person and “class” size is limited to 25. Please arrive at 7:00 pm well-fed since we will serve no food. Advance registration required, seating is limited. Ticket link. Facebook event link.

Friday, June 22

-The Best Ciders Made in America that you Can’t Get in Oregon, 4-11pm: I’ve spent the last year traveling our country, finding the greatest ciders made, and smuggling them into Oregon to share with you, my cider-loving friends. Enjoy libations from: Albemarle CiderWorks, B. Nektar, Bantam Cider, Black Diamond Cider, Castle Hill Cider, Colorado Cider Company, Hawk Knob Cidery and Meadery, Montana CiderWorks, Prima Cider, Sociable Cider Werks, Tilted Shed Ciderworks, Western Cider, Headwater Cider, and more, none of which you can otherwise buy in Oregon. $15 for a flight of six. Buy the Rev Nat’s 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac for $1 at the taproom and get $5 off your first flight! Facebook event link

Saturday, June 23

-Rev Nat’s 6th Birthday Party, 12pm-11pm: Celebrate 6 years of making the most unusual ciders that no one else will make. I’m hauling out rare kegs from my basement and renting a barbecue. Join me for free cider-sausages from World Foods Portland and birthday cake! Since 6 years is the CANDY ANNIVERSARY, there’ll be a Sour Patch Kids slushee and an exotic candy-filled PIÑATA. Buy the Rev Nat’s 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac for $1 at the taproom and get a slushee for $1. Facebook event link

-Fruit Cider Invitational, Cider Riot!, 807 NE Couch St., 2-8pm.

Sunday, June 24

-Fruit Cider Invitational, Cider Riot!, 807 NE Couch St., 2-8pm.

-Tent Show Bottle Club Release and Antique Bottle Sale, 4-7pm: Phantom Carriage Collab AND Gin Barrel-Aged Holy Water(Melon). Buy the Rev Nat’s 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac for $1 at the taproom and get a free sample of the Tent Show-exclusive ciders.

Tuesday, June 26

-Cider Trivia Night with Geeks Who Drink, 7:30-9:30pm: My taproom is a regular Tuesday meeting place for Geeks Who Drink – Portland, OR. This Oregon Cider Week, enjoy the regular Geeks quiz PLUS a special cider-centric round. Free to play, get here a bit early to grab a cider and a piece of pizza from Sizzle Pie. Buy the Rev Nat’s 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac for $1 at the taproom and get 25% off your team’s tab! Facebook event link.

Wednesday, June 27

-SIDRA SIDRA SIDRA, 4-10pm: Spanish-made and Spanish-influenced sidras are sour, frequently wild-fermented, and always bringin’ the funk. Ciders featured include Riestra, Fanjul, Angelon, Avalon, and me! Salty finger food to nosh, and mi amigo el experto de sidra Jim Asbel will be on hand for the Escanciar la sidra. Buy the Rev Nat’s 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac for $1 at the taproom and get $2 any featured sidra bottle to go.

-OMSI After Dark Ciderfest, OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., 7-11pm: Drink up as we toast the history, tradition and science that goes into crafting cider. Advance tickets available here.

Thursday, June 28

-Tap takeover at Ground Kontrol, 115 NW 5th Ave.

-Rev Nat’s Cocktail Party, 4-11pm: I’ve rounded up my local cidermaker friends to bring you a collaborative evening of cider cocktails. Enjoy distinctive libations from Portland Cider Co., Swift, Square Mile, and Cider Riot! that include ingredients like fresh fruit, infusions, vermouth, bitters, barrel aging, digestifs, and little cocktail umbrellas. Buy the Rev Nat’s 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac for one slushee cocktail at half price.

Friday, June 29

-Revival Night, 4-11pm: I love my flagship cider, Revival Hard Apple. I love it on a beach and I love it on top of a mountain. I love it in my backyard and I love it on the moon. I also love blending Revival with other flavors. Join me for this special evening featuring Revival six ways including Revival vs Brawndo, Revival Dry, and Irish Break-Fast Revival. Buy the Rev Nat’s 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac for $1 and get a free hot pretzel with cider mustard at this event.

–Portland Cider Summit, The Fields Park, NW 10th and Overton, 3-8pm: Join me at the 8th Annual cider bonanza.

Saturday, June 30

-Midsummer Night Market, 4-10pm: My Midsummer Night Market showcases the many artist and and craftspeople friends I have in our great city, all against a backdrop of delicious cider. Browse pop art from Ace Troy while sipping on a Hopricot. Or choose your next nail color from Claws Out while drinking a Deliverance. Or put down your Viva La Pineapple to peruse a tasting journal from 33 Books. Minors OK (4-10pm only)!  25 vendors! Jewelry, food & drinks, t-shirts, letterpress, journals, pop art, statuary, bath products, clothes, ceramics, soaps, paperworks, housewares. Raise money for charity by throwing balls at Nat perched over a dunk tank full of cider. Get a selfie with Rojo the Llama from 4-6pm! Buy the Rev Nat’s 2018 Oregon Cider Week Pocket Almanac for $1 and get 25% off three or more bottles to go. Facebook event link

–Portland Cider Summit Day 2, The Fields Park, NW 10th and Overton, 12-5pm: Join me at the 8th Annual cider bonanza.

Sunday, July 1

-Drag Queen Bingo, 12-3pm: Drag queens, bingo, and cider mimosas at the taproom.