Cider is stronger together!
Join us to work together to strengthen the U.S. cider industry.
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.
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
ACA Welcomes Three New Certified Pommeliers
The American Cider Association is proud to announce that three individuals have successfully passed the Certified Pommelier™ examination. The new…
New York Cider Week Certified Pommelier Exam
Are you looking for the next big step in your professional development? If you’ve already passed the Certified Cider Professional…
In Person CCP Level 1 at Angry Orchard
Are you ready to take your passion for cider to the next level? Join us at Angry Orchard Innovation Cider…
Pour Your Cider at Cider Share at CiderCon® 2024
Ever dream of pouring your cider for the entire cider community while chatting with makers from around the world? Here’s…
Upcoming Events
Pour the Core NY
September 23, 2023
Yaphank, New York
CINA's Technical Skills Share Series Online
September 28, 2023: Pressing Tips
October 26, 2023: Blending Deep Dive
November 16, 2023: Free vs. Total SO2
December 14, 2023: Flavor Trends
Whidbey Island Cider Festival
September 30, 2023
Coupeville, WA
October 6-15, 2023
New York StateCarolina CiderFest
October 21, 2023
Asheville, North Carolina
Minnesota CiderFest
October 21, 2023
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Philly Cider Week
October 21-29, 2023
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Certified Pommelier™ Exam
October 24, 2023
Asheville, North Carolina
Franklin County CiderDays
November 3-5, 2023
Franklin County, Massachusetts
Virginia Cider Week
November 10-19, 2023
Virginia
Certified Pommelier™ Exam at CiderCon® 2024
January 17, 2024
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Cider Week
January 13-21, 2023
Oregon
CiderCon® 2024
January 16-19, 2024
Portland, Oregon
Good Manufacturing Practices for Cidery Employees (Online)
Self-directed and rolling start
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