According to a recent permit filing, La Familia Cider will soon expand to the Hawthorne area at 3638 SE Hawthorne Boulevard.
A representative of La Familia Cider was not immediately available for commentary upon What Now Portland’s request.
While an official opening date has yet to be confirmed, La Familia Cider’s flagship taproom currently resides in Salem according to the company website, making this the second location for La Familia.
“La Familia is a locally-made cider inspired by traditional Mexican Aguas Frescas, with flavors that combine Oregon’s new craft cider movement with Mexico’s passion for fresh-fruit drinks. La Familia Cider was founded in 2017 by the Gonzalez family, first-generation Mexican immigrants who came to the US looking for the American Dream like many other families. And that’s where the story begins.”
“The Gonzalez family settled in Willamette Valley, Oregon, in the 1970s and worked hard through endless summers in the strawberry fields. Young José Gonzalez was only ten years old back then and always paid attention when his mother Lourdes prepared delicious handcrafted Aguas Frescas to help chill on those really hot summer days. She taught him how to prepare it using her original recipe and showed him the most important ingredient to achieve a perfect taste: cooking with love.”
“Food and drink are an essential part of La Familia’s story and their culture and Mexican roots. One day, José’s wife, Shani, was tasting a cider and came up with the idea of creating the same delicious drink, but with the familiar taste of their childhood Aguas Frescas.”
“After talking with their children, Jay Jay and Jezzelle, and getting them on board as a family business, the Gonzalez decided to take matters into their own hands and create their one-of-a-kind Cider, always working together as a team. After messing around with homemade Aguas Frescas, they realized they had found something special.”
“Every cider is crafted with 100% Northwest Apple Juice, with no water or artificial flavors added. The mainstay flavors include Manzana, Tamarindo, and Hibiscus. The seasonal Guayaba flavor has been so popular that it is now available year-round. Also, every year before summer, a fun, new limited edition cider comes along, so be on the lookout for warm weather!”
