2 Towns Ciderhouse

2 Towns Ciderhouse is an American craft cider producer based in Corvallis, Oregon. Founded in 2010 by Lee Larsen, Dave Takush, and Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, the company developed from an interest in home brewing and a successful experimental cider batch made for a family wedding in 2009. The founders originally considered opening a brewpub, but the projected cost of that business led them toward hard cider, a category that offered a more practical route into commercial beverage production. The name refers to Corvallis and Eugene, Oregon, the two university towns associated with the founders. Larsen and Takush studied at Oregon State University, while Sarnoff-Wood attended the University of Oregon. The company began in a roughly 1,000-square-foot facility at the Eastgate Business Center between Corvallis and Albany. During its first year, it sold approximately 100 cases per month. In 2012, the producer moved into a 10,000-square-foot space in the same industrial park and established its own orchard while also maintaining production relationships with several orchards. The brand's portfolio is centered on hard cider. Its first commercial releases were Incider, a semi-sweet cider, and Bad Apple. It subsequently expanded into pear-based cider, fruit-flavored products using ingredients such as marionberry, blueberry, pineapple, cinnamon, and ginger, as well as seasonal and specialty products. Some releases use barrel aging techniques associated with wine and spirits. Products have been packaged in 22-ounce bottles, 12-ounce cans, and kegs, allowing the company to serve retail, hospitality, and draft accounts. 2 Towns operates in the U.S. craft beverage market and has positioned itself around orchard-based cider making, experimentation with flavors, and regional Oregon identity. Its growth included a substantial increase in production capacity: reported output in 2013 was approximately 4,500 barrels, or about 140,000 gallons. In 2014, the company became an official sponsor of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer, with its products made available at multiple taps during Timbers matches and other sporting events at Providence Park, including Portland Thorns FC games. The company also received recognition at the 2014 US Open Beer Championship, where it won a gold medal. Available reference material does not establish a current parent company, ownership structure, chief executive, official website URL, or detailed recent operating footprint. Accordingly, the profile emphasizes the documented founding, Oregon production base, product development, capacity expansion, sports sponsorship, and award history.

2 Towns Ciderhouse was founded in Oregon in 2010 by Lee Larsen, Dave Takush, and Aaron Sarnoff-Wood. The founders were connected to the two major university towns reflected in the brand name: Corvallis, home of Oregon State University, and Eugene, home of the University of Oregon. Larsen studied finance at Oregon State University, Takush studied fermentation science there, and Sarnoff-Wood studied at the University of Oregon and worked as a graphic designer. The business originated with an abandoned brewpub concept. Sarnoff-Wood initially approached Larsen about opening a brewpub, but the expected startup costs made that plan unattractive. The two instead explored hard cider, drawing on Larsen's home-brewing interest. A trial batch prepared for Larsen's brother's wedding in 2009 was well received, encouraging the founders to develop a commercial cider company. The company began production in a 1,000-square-foot space at the Eastgate Business Center between Corvallis and Albany. Although the facility was geographically near Albany, the name was chosen for the founders' links to Corvallis and Eugene. During its first year, the business sold roughly 100 cases per month. Its first commercial varieties were Incider, described as semi-sweet, and Bad Apple. In 2012, 2 Towns moved into a 10,000-square-foot facility in the same industrial park. It also began developing its own orchard and established production arrangements with several other orchards. This combination of owned and contracted fruit sources supported the company's expansion within the Pacific Northwest cider market. The product range grew beyond its initial releases. In addition to standard hard cider, the company produced pear-based cider and specialty ciders flavored with ingredients including marionberry, blueberry, pineapple, cinnamon, and ginger. It also developed seasonal products and used barrel aging in some offerings, bringing techniques more commonly associated with wine and spirits into its cider program. Products were sold in large-format 22-ounce bottles, 12-ounce cans, and kegs for draft service. By 2013, reported production had reached approximately 4,500 barrels, equivalent to about 140,000 gallons. In 2014, the brand expanded its public profile through an official sponsorship of the Portland Timbers. Its cider was offered from multiple taps at Timbers matches and at other events at Portland's Providence Park, including Portland Thorns FC soccer games. The same year, 2 Towns received a gold medal at the US Open Beer Championship. The available reference material identifies 2 Towns Ciderhouse as an Oregon artisan craft cider producer but does not document a current corporate parent, ownership structure, executive succession, or complete later product and distribution history. Its documented development is therefore best understood as the growth of a regional craft cider business from a small experimental operation into a higher-volume producer with orchard relationships, an expanded facility, diversified cider formats, sports marketing, and competition recognition.

1. 2014Portland Timbers sponsorship begins

   2 Towns became an official sponsor of the Portland Timbers, with cider served at Providence Park events.

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2. 2014US Open Beer Championship gold medal

   The brand received a gold medal at the US Open Beer Championship.

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3. 2013Reported output reaches approximately 4,500 barrels

   Reported annual production was approximately 4,500 barrels, or about 140,000 gallons.

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4. 2012Facility and orchard expansion

   The company moved into a 10,000-square-foot space and began operating its own orchard alongside relationships with contracted orchards.

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5. 20102 Towns Ciderhouse is established

   Lee Larsen, Dave Takush, and Aaron Sarnoff-Wood launched the company in a 1,000-square-foot facility at the Eastgate Business Center in Oregon.

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6. 2009Wedding trial batch establishes commercial potential

   A test batch of hard cider prepared for a founder's brother's wedding was reportedly popular with guests and helped motivate the founders to pursue a commercial cider venture.

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Oregon craft cider producer focused on hard cider, orchard-linked production, fruit-forward experimentation, seasonal releases, and specialty barrel-aged products.

• InciderHard cider2010

  One of the company's first commercial products, Incider is described as a semi-sweet cider. It represents the approachable, fruit-led style that formed part of 2 Towns Ciderhouse's initial market offering.

• Bad AppleHard cider2010

  Bad Apple was one of the first two varieties released commercially by 2 Towns Ciderhouse. It helped establish the producer's initial packaged and draft cider portfolio.

• Fruit and specialty cidersFlavored cider

  The broader specialty range includes ciders made with or flavored by ingredients such as marionberry, blueberry, pineapple, cinnamon, and ginger. These products extend the brand beyond traditional apple profiles and support seasonal and experimental releases.

• Pear ciderPear cider

  2 Towns has also produced a pear cider-based beverage, adding a pear-fruit expression to its primarily apple-focused portfolio.

• Barrel-aged and seasonal cidersSpecialty cider

  The company makes specialized seasonal varieties and has used barrel-aging methods associated with wine and spirits. These releases provide a platform for more limited or stylistically distinctive cider expressions.

• 2014Portland Timbers and Providence Park sponsorship

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  2 Towns Ciderhouse became an official sponsor of Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers. Its products were available from multiple taps at Timbers matches and at other sporting events held at Providence Park, including Portland Thorns FC games.

  Outcome. The agreement expanded the brand's visibility in a major Oregon sports and entertainment venue.

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• 2012Expansion of production capacity and fruit sourcingStrategy

  Early sales growth required a larger operating base and more reliable access to cider fruit.

  What changed. The company moved into a 10,000-square-foot facility, developed its own orchard, and maintained contracts with several other orchards.

  Aftermath. The expansion supported increased production and a broader product range.

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• 2010Pivot from brewpub concept to commercial cider productionStrategy

  The founders initially considered opening a brewpub, but expected startup costs made the concept impractical. Their successful home-produced cider experiment suggested an alternative business model.

  What changed. They abandoned the brewpub plan and established a company specializing in hard cider.

  Aftermath. The decision led to the launch of 2 Towns Ciderhouse in 2010 and shaped the company's identity as an Oregon craft cider producer.

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• 20142 Towns Ciderhouse becomes Portland Timbers sponsor

  The cider producer signed an official sponsorship agreement with the Portland Timbers, with products available at Providence Park during Timbers and Portland Thorns FC events.

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• 20142 Towns Ciderhouse receives US Open Beer Championship gold medal

  2 Towns Ciderhouse received a gold medal at the US Open Beer Championship.

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• 20122 Towns Ciderhouse expands production facility and orchard operations

  The company moved from its original small production area into a 10,000-square-foot facility in the same industrial park and began developing its own orchard while working with contracted orchards.

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• 20102 Towns Ciderhouse launches commercial cider business

  Lee Larsen, Dave Takush, and Aaron Sarnoff-Wood established 2 Towns Ciderhouse in Oregon after an experimental hard cider made for a 2009 wedding generated interest.

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