Mybeerbuzz .com Highlights Portland Cider Ciderade With Electrolytes (Review)

I see hundreds of beer, cider, seltzer and mead labels a day and I’ve definitely made note before about the proliferation of “healthy” beers coming to market…but I think today is a first. I always mention that ciders are typically gluten-free, but today I get to highlight what I think will be my first review of a “healthy” cider.

Coming to us from Portland Cider Co, today we’ll be test-driving their new Ciderade. If you’re not familiar (like me), Ciderade is part of the Small Batch Series and it uses 100% Northwest-grown apples and just a touch of lemon and lime. Now that on it’s own would be enough to make for an enjoyable cider, but that’s not where it ends. Ciderade also has electrolytes sourced from Jacobsen Salt Co sea salt that is harvested in Netarts Bay on the Oregon coast.

The goal of Portland Cider was to create a sessionable and drinkable cider that you can actually enjoy on a hot day and remain hydrated. The real citrus juice and essential electrolytes makes Ciderade the perfect lawnmower cider and even beach cider and with just 96 calories and 3.5g carbs, you can enjoy more than one. Of course I can’t wait to try it out so off we go…

Portland Cider Ciderade

ABV:  4%
Style:  Light Cider (96 calories per 12oz serving)
Packaging:  19.2oz cans
Appearance:  Crystal clear light golden color
Aroma:   Citrus, lime, fresh apple and lemon
Mouthfeel:   Crisp & bright
Taste:   Prominent lemon, slightly tart apples, subtle lime and a touch of salt in the background.
Overall:  Ciderade is a really sessionable, drinkable and refreshing cider. The fresh citrus flavors make it satisfying and the essential electrolytes make for the perfect summer activity cider.

Portland Cider Ciderade is available now in 19.2oz cans as well as on draft throughout Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho and Northern California so get out there and try it for yourself (available to-go from both Portland-area taprooms). And when you do try it, be sure to let us know what YOU think.