Archive for June 2026
ACA YouTube Channels: Stay Connected to the World of Cider
The American Cider Association is excited to relaunch the ACA YouTube Channel as another way to connect with and support the cider community year-round.
Originally launched in 2019, the channel is getting a fresh start with new content designed to highlight the people, conversations, and work shaping today’s cider industry. From webinar previews and educational programming to advocacy updates, industry news, member spotlights, and behind-the-scenes looks at cideries across the country, we hope this becomes a valuable resource for both ACA members and the broader cider community.
We’re kicking things off with a new highlight reel celebrating ACA members and the incredible work happening across the cider industry—from orchards and production spaces to tasting rooms and family businesses built around cider.
In addition to the ACA channel, we also encourage cider enthusiasts and professionals to explore the Certified Cider Professional™ YouTube Channel, which features content focused on cider education and certification programming. There you’ll find resources and information related to the L1 Certified Cider Guide and L2 Certified Pommelier™ programs, along with educational tools designed to support continued learning and professional development within the cider industry.
Whether you’re looking for industry updates, educational resources, or a closer look at the people behind American cider, subscribe today and follow along with us as we continue building these platforms.
ACA YouTube Channel: @americanciderassociation
Certified Cider Professional™ YouTube Channel: @certifiedciderprofessional
Welcome Tasmine “Tas” Fraser, as the American Cider Association’s Newest Licensed Educator
The American Cider Association is thrilled to welcome Tasmine “Tas” Fraser as our newest Licensed Educator in Canada, expanding access to Certified Cider Professional™ education for cider enthusiasts and beverage professionals across the country.
Known to many through her popular Instagram platform, @girlwithaciderreview, Tas has been a passionate advocate for craft cider since launching her channel in 2018. Based in Ontario, she has built a reputation for making cider approachable, engaging, and inclusive through educational content, thoughtful reviews, guided tastings, and creative storytelling.
Tas earned her Certified Pommelier™ designation at CiderCon® 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island, achieving the current highest level of certification within the Certified Cider Professional™ program. Her dedication to cider education and community building has also been recognized through the American Cider Association’s “Cider Is For Everyone” scholarship, which she received in 2024.
Beyond her work as a content creator and educator, Tas brings valuable industry experience to her new role. She is a former board member of Cider Canada, has spent years immersed in the Canadian cider community, and has gained firsthand experience exploring the cider-making process. Her deep understanding of both the producer and consumer sides of the industry makes her uniquely positioned to help grow cider knowledge throughout Canada.
As a Licensed Educator, Tas will deliver engaging cider education workshops and help support the next generation of cider professionals, hospitality staff, retailers, producers, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of cider.
“Tas embodies what we look for in a Licensed Educator: expertise, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to making cider education accessible to everyone,” said Jennie Dorsey, Director of Education and Program Development for the American Cider Association. “Her ability to connect with people through storytelling and education, combined with her deep involvement in the Canadian cider community, will help strengthen cider knowledge and engagement across Canada. We’re excited to welcome her to the Certified Cider Professional™ educator team.”
For Tas, becoming a Licensed Educator represents the next step in her mission to share cider with wider audiences.
“Cider has introduced me to an incredible community of makers, educators, and enthusiasts, and it continues to surprise me with its diversity and depth,” said Fraser. “I’m honored to join the American Cider Association as a Licensed Educator and excited to help more people discover, understand, and appreciate cider. Whether someone is brand new to cider or looking to deepen their expertise, I look forward to helping them explore everything this category has to offer.”
Please join us in welcoming Tas to the Certified Cider Professional™ community as we continue to expand cider education throughout North America and beyond.
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