While repping Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits in Arizona, Jordan Zehner made cider in his laundry room. His father, Chris, would take vacations from managing winery sales to visit his son. Backyard discussions led to the development of a cider production business plan. A fortunate meeting with Schilling Cider CEO Chris Schilling led to a production contract deal and the launch of Incline Cider Company in 2015. The Auburn-based cidery uses 100 percent fresh-pressed apples, no added sugar, and no carbonated water, resulting in balanced ciders that are neither too sweet nor overly flavorful. In 2019, they opened the Incline Cider House in Tacoma’s Historic Brewery District. The traditional-style bar offers a true cider experience, featuring 16 tap handles, with eight to 10 of Incline’s ciders and additional rotating Washington and Northwest ciders. In celebration of Incline’s release of its Tangerine Cider, Peaks & Pints presents another Incline Cider flight, called the Peaks & Pints Monday Incline Cider Flight.
Peaks & Pints Monday Incline Cider Flight
Incline Marionberry
6.5% ABV
It’s a cross between the Chehalem and Olallie blackberries. It has a dark red to black color, medium-sized seeds, and an average weight of 5 grams. The flavor is richer than that of a regular blackberry, which is why it has been dubbed “the Cabernet of blackberries.” It’s the marionberry. Incline Cider’s most popular cider, Marionberry, pours a dark purple with an inviting dark fruit nose. The fruit-forward cider has a tart finish that keeps it balanced.
Incline Blood Orange
6.5% ABV
“If you haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing a blood orange, I highly recommend it,” says Peaks & Pints bartender Nicole Allen. “As the name suggests, blood oranges are red, sometimes in splotches on the outside, but on the inside. The concentration of the red inside depends on the orange and the growing conditions. Squeezing them is when you truly understand where the “blood” reference comes from: the juice resembles the ruby red of cranberry instead of the yellowish tone of orange juice. I’m a fan of Incline Cider. Their Blood Orange cider tastes like juicy blood orange plus citrus notes with a touch of tart.”
Incline Cider Tangerine
6.5% ABV
Incline Cider’s Tangerine cider is a recent addition to the Tacoma-based cidery’s lineup. Juicy and zesty, Tangerine cider offers a bright, citrus-forward profile that’s both refreshing and flavorful.
Incline Cider Pineapple
6.9% ABV
Incline Cider has released a new seasonal cider, Pineapple, made with Washington apples and fresh pineapple for a juicy, bright tropical cider.
Incline Cider Basecamp Proctor
6.9% ABV
Introducing Basecamp Proctor — the new Peaks & Pints house cider crafted by local cidery Incline Cider. We tapped Basecamp Proctor at our 8th Anniversary Party on Nov. 1, and it will remain on Tap #7 for a full year. Made with an iconic blend of their favorite Pacific Northwest-grown apples — Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, and Braeburn — Basecamp Proctor packs layers of bold, juicy apple flavor into every pint. It’s dry, bright, and refreshing.
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