"There's a new player in the local cider scene. Alchemy Cider has opened in the Buckman neighborhood, bringing a dark magic, metal-inspired aesthetic to the former Brewery 26 space. The taproom, which seats up to 50, is dark and moody, decorated with pointed arches, vintage church pews, sconces, and hooded figures-though for sunny days, there's also a patio."
""I've been playing in heavy metal bands and punk bands since I was 15, so certainly musically and artistically, I've always leaned into darker undertones," says Alchemy owner Kirk Evans. "A lot of cider brands tend to have a bubbly personality-and this is definitely the opposite end of that spectrum.""
"The bar offers around 30 taps, including small-batch Alchemy ciders that might feature a single variety of heirloom apples, or utilize unusual techniques like spontaneous fermentation. There are also guest ciders from the likes of Portland-based Stray Cider, Bauman's Cider, and Sauvie Island's Peak Light. There are currently seven beers on offer from the likes of Pfriem, Grand Fir, and Living Haus, and wine from a couple local wineries including Maloof and Timothy Malone. Canned cocktails from Portland's Straightaway Cocktails are also on offer, though a few local distiller collaborations are in the works."
Alchemy Cider opened a metal-inspired taproom in Buckman's former Brewery 26 space with seating for up to 50 and a sunny patio. The taproom features pointed arches, vintage church pews, sconces, and hooded figures, reflecting owner Kirk Evans's heavy metal and punk background. The cider lineup includes five flagships—strawberry hibiscus yuzu; blackberry lemon verbena; pineapple-passionfruit-key lime; dry and semi-dry—and a forthcoming peach and green cardamom. The bar offers about 30 taps with small-batch and guest ciders, seven beers, local wines, canned cocktails, and planned distiller collaborations. Bobby Naughton oversees cidermaking.
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