The "2 towns" of the name refer to Corvallis and Eugene, Oregon, sites of the two state universities that are alma mater of founders of the brand.
[1] Sarnoff-Wood initially wanted to start a brewpub and contacted his friend Larsen, who shared a love for home brewing, to discuss the idea.
[1] A test batch was made to be served in 2009 at Larsen's brother's wedding,[3] which proved extremely popular with guests — and the trio launched a commercial enterprise specializing in the beverage.
[1] 2 Towns Ciderhouse was launched in 2010 from a 1,000 square foot space in the Eastgate Business Center,[4] located between Corvallis and Albany, Oregon.
[3][5] Other specialty varieties are made, including a pear cider-based beverage and other creations using a range of additive flavoring ingredients, such as marionberry, blueberry, pineapple, cinnamon,[3] and ginger.