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ACA Welcomes 18 People to the Growing Ranks of Certified Pommeliers Following CiderCon® 2025 Exam
As cider’s popularity continues to grow and an increasing number of producers and styles enter the market, more professionals and enthusiasts are deepening their expertise through certification. The American Cider Association (ACA) is pleased to announce that 18 individuals successfully passed the recent Certified Pommelier exam held at CiderCon® 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. The following…
Member Highlight: Daring Wine & Cider Company
Cidery Name Daring Wine & Cider Company Where are you located and when did you start? We are located in Stuart, Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we got our farm winery license in July of 2022. Describe your cidery in three words. Brave. Bold. Daring. What inspired you to start making…
Member Highlight: Draper Girls Cider Co.
Cidery Name Draper Girls Cider Co. Where are you located and when did you start? Mount Hood, Oregon. We started in 2017 doing hard cider. The farm was established in 1962 Describe your cidery in three words: Small Batch Boutique Cider What inspired you to start making cider? My three daughters Rachel, Crystal and Stefanie…
Bubble Tax Modernization Act Update – March 2025
The American Cider Association (ACA) is now in its second year of advocacy efforts to pass the Bubble Tax Modernization Act. With a new Congress and a new Administration, we have a fresh opportunity to advance this critical legislation. New Congressional champions are in place, and momentum is building to move the bill forward this…
Member Highlight: Bivouac Ciderworks
Cidery Name Bivouac Ciderworks Where are you located and when did you start? Located in San Diego, CA and started operations in 2018. Describe your cidery in three words: Premium, women-powered, adventurous What inspired you to start making cider? It’s a long story. Describe your cider making style: Inspired by tradition, driven by innovation. What…
October 6: Certified Pommelier Exam at Potter’s Craft Cider
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM IN VIRGINIA ON OCTOBER 6th! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The American Cider Association is pleased…
May 21: Certified Pommelier Exam at Benny Boy Brewing
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ON MAY 21! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The American Cider Association…
May 14: Certified Pommelier Exam at GLINTCAP
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM IN MICHIGAN ON MAY 14! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The American Cider Association is pleased…
May 8: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in London, England
The world’s finest cider education programme, the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Programme, will be back again for another Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom session and exam in the heart of London on 8th May 2025. Leisurely run over the course of a day, this L1 CCG training has been developed specifically for those…
April 26: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderWorld
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDERWORLD IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON APRIL 26! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The American Cider…