Wandering Aengus Ciderworks

05/12/2021

Bloom is now part of the Anthem line-up.

There are some amazing Oregon Ciders as part of PDX Cider Summit to go.

It's official kits are now on sale! All this delicious cider is divided into 3 kits: Global Artisans, Art of the Apple & Modern Styles and you get our new cooler bag with each one! Order deadline is June 6. Pick up, delivery & nationwide shipping options.

11/04/2020

Are you in or near Salem?

You should swing by 1859 Cider Co. for this deal today, 11/3.

Election Day Special! Today only we are offering 4 x 16oz cans of cider for $20 so you can be well prepared for whatever this evening might hold. We are only going to be open from 5-8 so get in here early and stock up!

05/14/2020

We, Wandering Aengus and Anthem Cider have been silent for a while. Covid-19 slowed us down for a bit, but we are back to help you find our Ciders.

Retail options at or Ciderhouse will be available in upcoming weeks on Fridays.

Anthem Cider cans is a steal of a deal at Winco on Lancaster in SALEM. Keep finding us and stay safe.

04/03/2020

Subject: Tom Burford RIP
From: Dick Dunn
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 14:53:57 -0600

This came by a couple days ago. Tom was an icon of the American apple scene...and also a good-hearted man, helpful to everyone. I think of him as a "Southern gentleman" too. His book _Apples_of_North_America_ is a must-have in any cidermaker's collection (yes, even if you're not in the US).

Obituary: Burford, Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson Burford died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was born at Long Hill on To***co Row Mountain in Amherst County, Virginia, in 1935. Thomas was the son of Thomas Russell and Frances Antionette Whitehead Burford. His only sibling, Walter Russell Burford, a violin and furniture maker and designer was born in 1934 and died in 1994. The two brothers founded and operated Burford Brothers, a consortium for a farm, orchard, fruit tree nursery, sawmill, building construction and antique furniture reproduction which closed in 1995. Tom Burford, as he was known professionally, was internationally known as an authority and historian on apples and cider. Author of a number of books, he wrote "Apples of North America", an acclaimed work that received the American Horticultural Society book award. He lectured nationally and was known as Professor Apple. He is recognized and credited as a pioneer in the modern apple and cider industries. Tom is survived by cousins and his loyal caregivers and adopted family, Danny and Phyllis Smith and their family. His remains are to be donated for medical research. There will be no service per his request.
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Dick Dunn [email protected] Hygiene, Colorado USA

04/02/2020

Letter to Landlord today thanks to the Governor of Oregon setting up the ability to do this legally yesterday (https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2020/04/01/coronavirus-oregon-kate-brown-covid-19-housing-rent/5105746002/)

Letter to Landlord

The forced shutdown of restaurants and bars in response to the COVID19 Pandemic by the governments of the states in which The Traditional Company DBA Wandering Aengus Ciderworks sells has brought sales volume for the company to zero.

The majority of company sales through distributors are to restaurants and bars in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Distributors that purchase cider from The Traditional Company have canceled outstanding orders. The company currently has no upcoming sales scheduled. As evidence please see attached emails from Distributors, in Attachment 1.

Based on the total loss of revenue related to the response to the COVID19 Pandemic, The Traditional Company will be unable to pay its monthly lease payment in full but will make partial payments to the extent and at the time the company is financially able.

Sincerely,
James Kohn, Manager & Owner, Wandering Aengus Ciderworks

Gov. Kate Brown placed a 90-day ban on commercial evictions for nonpayment through an executive order Wednesday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/22/2020

Wandering Aengus Ciderworks is closed until the virus passes.

All things will pass.

Please stay home, safe and sane.

Here is what we did to close:

1. Made finished cider from all fermented cider to empty out fermenters.
2. Canned and Kegged off all brite tanks.
3. Washed all tanks and fittings.
4. Turned off the glycol system (will circulate weekly).
5. Turned off the air compressor.
6. Closed main CO2 valve.
7. Turned off breakers for nonessential equipment.
8. Cleaned and preserved all filters in acid.
9. Canceled all outstanding purchase orders.
10. On standby to fill any sales orders from existing inventory.

01/10/2020

We are opening our tasting room again.
Friday and Saturdays. Mid-afternoon-8.

Come see us soon and have some of your old favorites.

11/21/2019

Some delicious artisan Ciders are previewed here. Although we are not in the mix, we think having a bottle of any of these CIders, or ours at your thanksgiving celebration would be a great choice.

From dry to sweet to sparkling, few things are more versatile than this most American of drinks. Here are the bottles to try.