American Cider Association Events
Check out all the upcoming ACA events!
Join us for a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide™ Certification and Sensory Workshop at The Hop Inn on 22nd June 2026! The American Cider Association is so excited to collaborate with The Hop Inn to host this Certified Cider Guide™ in-person certification workshop and tasting experience. This workshop is open to…
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An Introduction to tasting cider Ever wondered why some ciders make your mouth pucker while others feel as smooth as velvet? Join us for an upbeat, hands-on workshop designed to turn you from a casual sipper into a cider-savvy enthusiast! Forget the jargon, we’re here to have fun. We’ll kick…
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TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER™ EXAM AT BAUMAN’S ON OAK on AUGUST 30th, 2026! 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…
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Practical Tools, Real Workflows, Immediate Applications Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now but for many cidery owners and operators, it’s still unclear what AI actually does in a real-world cider business. At the same time, MIT reports that 95% of business AI projects fail to deliver meaningful ROI, often because…
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A new workshop for judges at the Canadian Beer Cup has just dropped! Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider through the lens of a Certified Cider Professional. This immersive, hands-on session will give you the tools to calibrate and…
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