Register today for CiderCon® 2025 in Chicago!
The resource hub is exclusively for ACA members and is filled with items from webinars to white papers to market data reports to help our member cideries thrive today and into the fututre.
Our expert-created cider certification program is designed for distributors, servers, sommeliers and others interested in becoming bonafide experts on all things cider.
CiderCon® is the premier cider conference for industry professionals. It is an opportunity to learn, share, taste and network. Join us in Chicago, Illinois from February 5-7, 2025.
About the American Cider Association
The American Cider Association is an organization of cider and perry producers in the United States. Our mission is to grow a diverse and successful U.S. cider industry by providing valuable information, resources and services to our members and by advocating on their behalf.
Our Members
Cideries
The people pressing apples and fermenting the juice into delicious cider
Orchards
The farmers cultivating apples for our industry
Restaurants & Bars
The specialty establishments offering robust cider offerings
Suppliers
The suppliers supporting US cidermakers with equipment, ingredients and technology
Retailers & Distributors
The shops and wholesalers helping cider reach consumers
Enthusiasts
The die hard cider fans who help us thrive
Member Benefits
Your Voice in DC
The American Cider Association advocates for cider regularly on the national level.
Cider Market Data
Get access to detailed cider market trends and data reports exclusive to American Cider Association members.
CiderCon® Exclusives
CiderCon® is a global cider conference for cider professionals and it's available at a discount to American Cider Association members.
Webinar
Whether you're starting up or ramping up, the American Cider Association has webinars that will help you get the information you need.
Latest News
March 26: Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Hereford, England
The world’s finest cider education programme, the Certfied Cider Professional (CCP) Programme, will be back again for another Level 1:…
February 24: Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Japan
The world’s finest cider education program, the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Program, is back again for another a Level 1:…
Monica Cohen Appointed CEO of the American Cider Association
Portland, OR – February 16, 2025 – The American Cider Association (ACA) is excited to announce the appointment of Monica…
Meet Your 2025 Board of Director Candidates
The American Cider Association was founded 12 years ago by a group of individuals with a clear vision of a…
Upcoming Events
Science, Practice & Quality-Assured Cider & Perry Production
(Presented by the Cider Institute of North America)
December 9 - 13, 2024
Mount Vernon, WA
Certified Cider Guide Workshop
January 30, 2025
London, England
Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025
February 5, 2024 - 8:30 AM Central
Chicago, Illinois
CiderCon® 2025
Chicago, Illinois
February 5-7, 2025
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