Fox Barrel Cider
Encyclopedia
Fox Barrel is an American
hard cider
company co-founded in 2004 by Bruce Nissen and Sean Deorsey . It was purchased by Minneapolis, MN based Crispin Cider Company
in early 2010.
The beverages are made in the historic railroad town of Colfax, CA. The cider-making facility has a tasting room connected where people can sample the various Fox Barrel & Crispin Cider
selections.
are made in a Cidery in Colfax, CA located at 1213 South Auburn Street, directly off of 80, between Sacramento
and Tahoe
. Within the Cidery is a Tasting Room where people can stop in between 12-5pm daily and learn more about Cider making and taste the various ciders made there. They host individuals for tastings, but also groups and often give tours of the Cidery itself.
2006
2007
2008
"2011"
United States
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hard cider
Cider
Cider or cyder is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice. Cider varies in alcohol content from 2% abv to 8.5% abv or more in traditional English ciders. In some regions, such as Germany and America, cider may be termed "apple wine"...
company co-founded in 2004 by Bruce Nissen and Sean Deorsey . It was purchased by Minneapolis, MN based Crispin Cider Company
Crispin Hard Cider Company
Crispin Cider is based in Minneapolis, MN and produces hard ciders in Colfax, CA and England. Crispin makes several varieties of hard cider including: Original, Brut, and Light, which come in blue packaging and are sold in four packs...
in early 2010.
The beverages are made in the historic railroad town of Colfax, CA. The cider-making facility has a tasting room connected where people can sample the various Fox Barrel & Crispin Cider
Crispin Hard Cider Company
Crispin Cider is based in Minneapolis, MN and produces hard ciders in Colfax, CA and England. Crispin makes several varieties of hard cider including: Original, Brut, and Light, which come in blue packaging and are sold in four packs...
selections.
Varieties
- Fox Barrel Pear: All Natural Pear Cider (green label, 12 ounce bottle)
- Fox Barrel Black Currant: All Natural Traditional Apple Cider with a splash of Black Currant (purple label, 12 ounce bottle)
- Fox Barrel Mulled Cider: All Natural Cider with a blend of spices. It is recommended to serve warm.(Orange label, 22 ounce bottles
Cidery & Tasting Room
Fox Barrel & Crispin CiderCrispin Hard Cider Company
Crispin Cider is based in Minneapolis, MN and produces hard ciders in Colfax, CA and England. Crispin makes several varieties of hard cider including: Original, Brut, and Light, which come in blue packaging and are sold in four packs...
are made in a Cidery in Colfax, CA located at 1213 South Auburn Street, directly off of 80, between Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
and Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe, or Lake Tahoe, is a large freshwater lake on the California–Nevada border.Tahoe may also refer to:* Tahoe, California* Chevrolet Tahoe, a sport utility vehicle...
. Within the Cidery is a Tasting Room where people can stop in between 12-5pm daily and learn more about Cider making and taste the various ciders made there. They host individuals for tastings, but also groups and often give tours of the Cidery itself.
Awards
2005- Gold Medal Winner at California Brewers Competition (Pear)
2006
- Silver Medal Winner at G.L.O.W.S (Black Currant)
- Gold Medal Winner at G.L.O.W.S. (Pear)
- Gold Medal Winner at California State Fair (Pear)
2007
- Gold Medal Winner at San Diego County Fair (Pear)
- First Place Winner at West Coast Brewers Craft Convention (Pear)
- Gold Medal California State Fair (Pear)
- Bronze Medal Winner at G.L.O.W.S (Pear)
- Silver Medal Winner at G.L.O.W.S (Black Currant)
2008
- Silver Medal California State Fair (Pear)
- Gold Medal California State Fair (Black Currant)
"2011"
- Gold Medal at Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (Apricot Pear)
- Gold Medal at Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (Blackberry Pear)
- Silver Medal at Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (Pear Naked)
- Silver Medal at Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (Mulled Cider)