Monday, March 1, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The Saint
The Saint Comes Marching In
Introducing Crispin® The SaintTM
Elevated Hard Apple Cider
With Belgian Trappist Yeasts & Organic Maple Syrup
The Crispin Cider Company (Crispin) continues to take hard cider to a higher level with another new genre-breaking cider, Crispin The Saint. The Saint is a truly unique cider that uses apple wine fermented with Belgian Trappist beer yeasts and is smoothed with organic maple syrup.
"Crispin has always been inspired by the truly innovative, and breakthrough, can do culture of the American craft beer industry," says Joe Heron, CEO of Crispin. "The Saint is our homage to these pioneers."
Prepare to be converted.
The first creation by new Crispin Head Cider Maker, Bruce Nissen, The Saint is a uniquely debonair & elegant cider, a cider to convert skeptics.Naturally fermented. Using a premium blend of fresh pressed apple juice, not from concentrate, and fermented with Belgian Trappist beer yeasts, The Saint boasts a sweet floral bouquet that develops a yeasty, herbal complexity.
The Saint is uncorrupted by added malt, spirit or grape alcohols, and is free of sugar, colorants, sorbate and benzoate preservatives, and is filtered cold for crisp refreshment.
Artisanal Reserve®. A small batch, hand-crafted, super-premium hard apple cider, The Saint is smoothed with pure organic maple syrup for a silky, sustained mouth-feel that develops complexity on the palate. The Saint is vinted to a 6.9 percent ABV for a full body, yet remains exceptionally easy to drink from the first crisp sip to the last drop.
Cloudy Filtration. The embodiment of artisanal style, The Saint uses rack-aged apple wine through our cloudy filtration process. Discerning drinkers will find residual apple wine sediment in each bottle for a rich full-bodied flavor that's true to the apple and good to the last drop. Give a full Bottoms-Up! tilt & swirl to disperse the apple-wine sediment evenly and to ensure an even taste profile through the entire bottle.
The Greatest Adventures Happen Over Ice
Crispin Super-Premium Natural Hard Apple Ciders are designed to be enjoyed over a glass of ice for crisply satisfying refreshment. The Saint continues this vision and is exceptionally smooth tasting over ice."The combination of super-premium ingredients and hand-craftsmanship yields a hard cider that's very, very good, with an elevated drinkability that is not sacrificed to overbearing complexity," says Bruce Nissen, COO and Head Cider Maker - Crispin. "The Saint is testament to a rapidly evolving US cider market that is reinvigorating America's Original Refreshment after years of dormancy.
About the Crispin Cider Company
In addition to The Saint Artisanal Reserve Cloudy Hard Cider, the Crispin Cider Company also produces European-style Natural Hard Apple Ciders in Original, Light and Brut varietals, as well as an additional Artisanal Reserve - Crispin Honey Crisp. The company recently acquired the Fox Barrel Cider Company and added the Fox Barrel line of superior flavored ciders - Pear & Black Currant. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN & Colfax CA.
www.CrispinOverIce.com & www.FoxBarrel.com
Contact Details
Roepke Public Relations
Press@RoepkePR.com
Heavy Table
Heavy Table did a terrific article on cheese pairing with Crispin Cider, well worth a read.
http://heavytable.com/crispin-and-cheese-anatomy-of-a-pairing/
http://heavytable.com/crispin-and-cheese-anatomy-of-a-pairing/
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Crispin Cider Acquires Fox Barrel
Crispin Cider Company Acquires Fox Barrel Cider Company
MINNEAPOLIS, (January, 26’th, 2010) Crispin Cider Company (Crispin) announced today the acquisition of California based Fox Barrel Cider Company (Fox Barrel) in an all-stock transaction, terms of which are not disclosed.
The acquisition includes all assets, including the cidery located in Colfax, California, and liabilities,
“The Crispin Cider Company is now very well placed in terms of scale and diversified super-premium portfolio to compete at the highest levels within the global cider market. With the manufacturing & R&D capability located in our cidery in Colfax we can now accelerate our expansion plans across the US and beyond.”
“Our existing investment, positive partnership and friendship with the Fox Barrel deserved to be taken to a higher level in order to fully exploit the cider category, a category that continues to outpace other alcohol categories in terms of growth.” said Joe Heron CEO Crispin Cider Company.
INNOVATIVE TO THE CORE
The acquisition brings together two clear brand platforms through which Crispin will be able to comprehensively satisfy the refreshment needs of current and new cider drinkers worldwide.
The greatest adventures happen over ice; Crispin Super-Premium, Natural Hard Apple Cider. Serve over a glass of fresh ice and experience crisp, clean, pure natural refreshment.
Classically refined, and not styled as a traditional "sweet beer" beer alternative, Crispin ciders are crisp and clean, not sweet and sticky and never sacrifice superior refreshment for overbearing complexity. The Crispin product line is comprised of the classic “blue line ” varietals of Original, Brut and Light, as well as the unique new world Artisanal Reserve Cloudy Hard Ciders – Honey Crisp and The Saint.
Award winning, natural craft ciders; Fox Barrel ciders are considered the United States’ most decorated hard apple ciders, awarded multiple medals, including the California State Fair, West Coast Brewers Festival, the Great Lakes Olde World Syder Competition and the prestigious Three Counties International Cider Competition in Great Britain, amongst many other awards.
Fox Barrel ciders are available in original apple and reach their peak with the superb all natural flavors of pear & black currant.
Naturally superior; Crispin & Fox Barrel hard ciders are naturally fermented using fresh pressed apple juice, never from apple juice concentrate, from a premium blend of US West Coast apples, with no added malt, grape or spirit alcohol. Crispin & Fox Barrel’s all natural flavors are smoothed with pure apple juice or from natural organic sugar sources like honey or maple syrup, and contain no added colorants, sorbate or benzoate preservatives and are filtered cold for crisp refreshment.
“The combination of super-premium ingredients and hand-craftsmanship yields hard cider that’s as good as any you will find worldwide, with compelling drinkability and an engaging complexity,” said Bruce Nissen, founder of the Fox Barrel Cider Company and now COO & Head Cider Maker, Crispin Cider Company.
“The growth in the US cider category is attractive to investors, particularly when one looks at how undeveloped the US cider market is relative to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and South Africa. We see a major opportunity in terms of the combined company’s innovation record, quality reputation and single-minded focus on superior in-market execution,” said Mr. Melvin Jay, United Kingdom investor in the Crispin Cider Company.
For more information: HYPERLINK "http://www.CrispinOverIce.com" www.CrispinOverIce.com and HYPERLINK "http://www.FoxBarrel.com" www.FoxBarrel.com
Contact Details
Roepke Public Relations
HYPERLINK "mailto:Press@RoepkePR.com" Press@RoepkePR.com
612 – 677 1717 (w)
612 – 677 1714 (f)
MINNEAPOLIS, (January, 26’th, 2010) Crispin Cider Company (Crispin) announced today the acquisition of California based Fox Barrel Cider Company (Fox Barrel) in an all-stock transaction, terms of which are not disclosed.
The acquisition includes all assets, including the cidery located in Colfax, California, and liabilities,
“The Crispin Cider Company is now very well placed in terms of scale and diversified super-premium portfolio to compete at the highest levels within the global cider market. With the manufacturing & R&D capability located in our cidery in Colfax we can now accelerate our expansion plans across the US and beyond.”
“Our existing investment, positive partnership and friendship with the Fox Barrel deserved to be taken to a higher level in order to fully exploit the cider category, a category that continues to outpace other alcohol categories in terms of growth.” said Joe Heron CEO Crispin Cider Company.
INNOVATIVE TO THE CORE
The acquisition brings together two clear brand platforms through which Crispin will be able to comprehensively satisfy the refreshment needs of current and new cider drinkers worldwide.
The greatest adventures happen over ice; Crispin Super-Premium, Natural Hard Apple Cider. Serve over a glass of fresh ice and experience crisp, clean, pure natural refreshment.
Classically refined, and not styled as a traditional "sweet beer" beer alternative, Crispin ciders are crisp and clean, not sweet and sticky and never sacrifice superior refreshment for overbearing complexity. The Crispin product line is comprised of the classic “blue line ” varietals of Original, Brut and Light, as well as the unique new world Artisanal Reserve Cloudy Hard Ciders – Honey Crisp and The Saint.
Award winning, natural craft ciders; Fox Barrel ciders are considered the United States’ most decorated hard apple ciders, awarded multiple medals, including the California State Fair, West Coast Brewers Festival, the Great Lakes Olde World Syder Competition and the prestigious Three Counties International Cider Competition in Great Britain, amongst many other awards.
Fox Barrel ciders are available in original apple and reach their peak with the superb all natural flavors of pear & black currant.
Naturally superior; Crispin & Fox Barrel hard ciders are naturally fermented using fresh pressed apple juice, never from apple juice concentrate, from a premium blend of US West Coast apples, with no added malt, grape or spirit alcohol. Crispin & Fox Barrel’s all natural flavors are smoothed with pure apple juice or from natural organic sugar sources like honey or maple syrup, and contain no added colorants, sorbate or benzoate preservatives and are filtered cold for crisp refreshment.
“The combination of super-premium ingredients and hand-craftsmanship yields hard cider that’s as good as any you will find worldwide, with compelling drinkability and an engaging complexity,” said Bruce Nissen, founder of the Fox Barrel Cider Company and now COO & Head Cider Maker, Crispin Cider Company.
“The growth in the US cider category is attractive to investors, particularly when one looks at how undeveloped the US cider market is relative to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and South Africa. We see a major opportunity in terms of the combined company’s innovation record, quality reputation and single-minded focus on superior in-market execution,” said Mr. Melvin Jay, United Kingdom investor in the Crispin Cider Company.
For more information: HYPERLINK "http://www.CrispinOverIce.com" www.CrispinOverIce.com and HYPERLINK "http://www.FoxBarrel.com" www.FoxBarrel.com
Contact Details
Roepke Public Relations
HYPERLINK "mailto:Press@RoepkePR.com" Press@RoepkePR.com
612 – 677 1717 (w)
612 – 677 1714 (f)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
New packaging
We decided for the new year a slightly updated image was needed for our labels, the tree was made bigger and bolder, with the lettering a little bigger and clearer. We hope everyone likes them as much as we do.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Everyday With Rachel Ray
Even Rachel Ray agrees with us that Crispin Cider pairs perfectly with food.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Crispin Cider Cocktails
LAZY BARTENDER
The Doubletree
Ingredients: Crispin Brut, Hendrick's Gin, Lime garnish, ice, rocks glass
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The Swedish Orchard
4-5 ice cubes
1 shot Aquavit, preferably O.P.
4 shots Crispin Original Hard Apple Cider
5-7 fresh Lingonberries for garnish
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Crispaker
Smooth drink with plenty of kick but refreshing after taste.
Highball with Ice
1.5 shot Makers Mark
Fill rest with Crispin
Garnish with Lime
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Stone Fence
2 oz Mt. Gay Silver Eclipse Rum
4 oz Crispin Original cider
Build over ice in a double rocks glass. Enjoy.
The Stone Fence harkens back to Colonial America, with hard cider being one of the few alcoholic drinks made in the colonies and either New England or Caribbean rum available as well. While this drinks has roots that go back to the earliest days of America, I think this drink fits perfectly with a modern outdoor barbecue. One of my favorite drinks.
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Linger Longer
ingredients:
crispin brut
2 Tbs. *lingonberry juice concentrate
lime slices
apple slices
method:
Put ice in a low ball glass. Pour crispin brut over ice. Float lime
slice on top, add apple slice on side. Pour lingonberry concentrate
over top.
Cheers.
*lingonberry juice concentrate available at Ike
CREATIVE MIXOLOGY
Refreshing Apple Pie
Start by rimming a highball. Use a slice of orange and then dip the
rim in an equal mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
Next begin building the drink by adding Two Tablespoons each of
Freshly Squeezed
Orange Juice and Disaronno.
Lastly add ice and fill with Crispin Light.
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Lemon Crisp
12 oz frozen lemonade
2 Crispin Original
6 oz Vodka
12 oz Lemon Lime soda
ice
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir until mixed
thoroughly. Add ice to chill.
Dust Martini Glass rim with salt and shred one mint leaf and
place into Martini glass. Pour chilled Lemon Crip mixture
into the Martini glass and serve.
Makes 10 servings
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Crispin Cherry Spray
1 shot cherry liqueur
2 shots Crispin brut
2 shots Ocean Spray White Cranberry Peach
splash of Rose's Lime
shake lightly
pour over ice and serve with maraschino cherry and slice of lime
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Smokn’ Kentucky Apple
1.5 ounces bourbon
.25 ounces maple syrup
.25 ounces mezcal
4 ounces Crispin Brut Cider.
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a Boston shaker with ice. Shake
and pour into a long glass. Add Crispin Brut Cider to finish.
The Doubletree
Ingredients: Crispin Brut, Hendrick's Gin, Lime garnish, ice, rocks glass
Preparation: Into a rocks glass with ice, combine 1 part Hendrick's
and 2 parts Crispin Brut. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.---
The Swedish Orchard
4-5 ice cubes
1 shot Aquavit, preferably O.P.
4 shots Crispin Original Hard Apple Cider
5-7 fresh Lingonberries for garnish
---
Crispaker
Smooth drink with plenty of kick but refreshing after taste.
Highball with Ice
1.5 shot Makers Mark
Fill rest with Crispin
Garnish with Lime
--
Stone Fence
2 oz Mt. Gay Silver Eclipse Rum
4 oz Crispin Original cider
Build over ice in a double rocks glass. Enjoy.
The Stone Fence harkens back to Colonial America, with hard cider being one of the few alcoholic drinks made in the colonies and either New England or Caribbean rum available as well. While this drinks has roots that go back to the earliest days of America, I think this drink fits perfectly with a modern outdoor barbecue. One of my favorite drinks.
---
Linger Longer
ingredients:
crispin brut
2 Tbs. *lingonberry juice concentrate
lime slices
apple slices
method:
Put ice in a low ball glass. Pour crispin brut over ice. Float lime
slice on top, add apple slice on side. Pour lingonberry concentrate
over top.
Cheers.
*lingonberry juice concentrate available at Ike
CREATIVE MIXOLOGY
Refreshing Apple Pie
Start by rimming a highball. Use a slice of orange and then dip the
rim in an equal mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
Next begin building the drink by adding Two Tablespoons each of
Freshly Squeezed
Orange Juice and Disaronno.
Lastly add ice and fill with Crispin Light.
---
Lemon Crisp
12 oz frozen lemonade
2 Crispin Original
6 oz Vodka
12 oz Lemon Lime soda
ice
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir until mixed
thoroughly. Add ice to chill.
Dust Martini Glass rim with salt and shred one mint leaf and
place into Martini glass. Pour chilled Lemon Crip mixture
into the Martini glass and serve.
Makes 10 servings
---
Crispin Cherry Spray
1 shot cherry liqueur
2 shots Crispin brut
2 shots Ocean Spray White Cranberry Peach
splash of Rose's Lime
shake lightly
pour over ice and serve with maraschino cherry and slice of lime
---
Smokn’ Kentucky Apple
1.5 ounces bourbon
.25 ounces maple syrup
.25 ounces mezcal
4 ounces Crispin Brut Cider.
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a Boston shaker with ice. Shake
and pour into a long glass. Add Crispin Brut Cider to finish.
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