Oh My Gourd, Jack is Back! Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here

2 Towns Ciderhouse Hollow Jack

The calendar may still say summer, but the cider world is already turning toward pumpkins, warm spices and the flavors of fall. 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Seattle Cider Company are getting ahead of the seasonal rush with the return of two distinctly different pumpkin ciders: Hollow Jack and Pumpkin Spice.

For 2026, 2 Towns Hollow Jack returns to its classic pumpkin cider profile, combining Golden Delicious pumpkin with a custom pumpkin pie spice blend. Meanwhile, Seattle Cider Pumpkin Spice puts fresh Washington apple character front and center, layering cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and local pumpkin puree into a semi-sweet seasonal cider. Both arrive at 6.9% ABV.

The releases also arrive during an important period for the two brands. 2 Towns Ciderhouse acquired the Seattle Cider brand in January 2026, bringing the two Pacific Northwest cider names under the same company while continuing to develop their individual identities.

Here is the full announcement from 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Seattle Cider Company:

2 Towns Ciderhouse and Seattle Cider offer two ways to raise your spirits with the return of Hollow Jack and Pumpkin Spice

CORVALLIS, Ore., Sept. 3, 2026 — Something wicked this way comes. 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Seattle Cider Company are conjuring the flavors of Fall with two distinct takes on pumpkin cider : 2 Towns Hollow Jack and Seattle Cider Pumpkin Spice.

Both seasonal ciders clock in at 6.9% alcohol by volume and begin with fresh-pressed Northwest apples, but from there, they take different paths through the pumpkin patch.

2 Towns Resurrects Hollow Jack

Hollow Jack is jolted back to life for Fall, and this year, the beloved cider is returning to where it all began. Reinvented each year, the award-winning Hollow Jack has evolved through many incarnations over the years. For 2026, the cider comes full circle with a return to its classic profile, featuring golden delicious pumpkin and a custom blend of pumpkin pie spices.

Seattle Cider Summons the Spice: 

Seattle Cider Company’s Pumpkin Spice takes a similar approach with a slightly different vibe. The semi-sweet cider begins with fresh-pressed Washington apples fermented with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, with a touch of local pumpkin puree. The result puts fresh apple and classic fall spice at the forefront.

“Fall gives us a great playground for cider,” said Dave Takush, head cidermaker of 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “With Hollow Jack, we really lean into the pumpkin, caramelizing it to build richness and depth alongside those classic fall spices. Pumpkin Spice takes a similar approach, except we keep the apple character at the center and layer in pumpkin and warming spices around it.

Together, the two releases showcase the range of cider making across the two brands and give cider drinkers two ways to raise their spirits this fall.

Hollow Jack and Pumpkin Spice will begin arriving on shelves in September at participating retailers, at the 2 Towns Ciderhouse Taproom and online. Both are limited seasonal releases available while supplies last.

Related 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Seattle Cider News from mybeerbuzz.com:
MyBeerBuzz has been following both Pacific Northwest cider brands closely, including 2 Towns Ciderhouse Named Large Cidermaker of the Year, Earns Best of Show at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup, 2 Towns Ciderhouse Acquires Seattle Cider, 2 Towns Ciderhouse Launches Spring Kong Seasonal Cider, 2 Towns Ciderhouse Earns Top Honors at the 2026 LA Invitational and Seattle Cider Co. Earns Gold, Silver and Bronze at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup.

About 2 Towns Ciderhouse

Founded in 2010 in Corvallis, Oregon, 2 Towns Ciderhouse is an independently owned, Northwest-based beverage company dedicated to crafting high-quality cider and innovative beverages using whole, thoughtfully sourced ingredients. What began in a 900-square-foot garage has grown into one of the nation’s largest craft beverage companies, with more than 100 employees, three production facilities totaling over 100,000 square feet, and distribution across 16 states. 2 Towns is the #1 craft cider and beer brand in the Pacific Northwest and #2 cider brand nationwide and continues to evolve the beverage space as a premium total beverage company. For more information on 2 Towns Ciderhouse, visit www.2townsciderhouse.com.

About Seattle Cider Company®

A leader in craft cider since 2013, Seattle Cider Co. ferments innovative, award-winning ciders in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Cider offers an incredible line up of year-round and seasonal offerings, VIVID Light cider, and Odyssey — a high ABV epic adventure. Seattle Cider Co. has something for every cider drinker.

Seattle Cider products are available throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nevada, Missouri, Massachusetts, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Montana. Seattle Cider ships direct to customers throughout Washington and 38 states. For more information, visit seattlecidercompany.com, or follow Seattle Cider Company on Facebook, and Instagram (@seattlecidercom).

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