Cider is stronger together!
Join us to work together to strengthen the U.S. cider industry.
Explore the new digital Virginia Cider Trail to taste them all and earn prizes for cidery check-ins! Take the trail to learn more about what makes Virginia apples and the cider made from them so special.
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 Portland, Oregon from January 16-19 for CiderCon® 2024.
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 ACA advocates for cider regularly on the national level.
Cider Market Trend and Data Reports
Get access to detailed cider market reports.
CiderCon® Exclusives
CiderCon® is a global cider conference for cider professionals and it’s available at a discount to ACA members!
Webinars
Whether you’re starting up or ramping up, ACA has webinars that will help you get the information you need.
Latest News
Making An Impact During Pride Month Through Company Culture
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New Item Coding for UPCs with NIQ
We want to make sure your cider is accounted for in national sales data. It’s important every cider is included…
Urge Congress to Support the USPS Shipping Equity Act
On May 23 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) once again introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act in Congress alongside Rep. Jennifer…
Celebrate World Cider Day on June 3!
Saturday, June 3, 2023 is World Cider Day! We hope you’ll join us in the international declaration of love for…
Upcoming Events
Virginia Cider Trail
July 6, 2022 - June 25, 2023
Webinar: How Cideries Like Santa Cruz Cider Are Preventing Catastrophic Climate Change
June 6, 2023
10:00 AM Pacific
Northwest Cider Cup
June 12, 2023
Portland, Oregon
CiderFeast New England
June 22, 2023
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Cider Summit
June 23-24, 2023
Portland, Oregon
Certified Pommelier™ Exam
August 13, 2023
San Francisco, California
Franklin County CiderDays
November 3-5, 2023
Franklin County, Massachusetts
CiderCon® 2024
January 16-19, 2024
Portland, Oregon
Good Manufacturing Practices for Cidery Employees (Online)
Self-directed and rolling start
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