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June is Pride Month: Celebrate our Industry and All of the People and Styles That Make It Amazing
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As we step into Pride Month, it’s a perfect time to celebrate everything that makes the cider industry so vibrant and dynamic. Our community thrives because of the people and the styles and stories that they share.
Commissioned in 1978, the rainbow flag was made as a visual representation of love and safety for all races, ages, and genders in the LGBTQIA+ community. The very same safety and togetherness that we value and hold as pillars of our industry. Publicly demonstrating your alliance with these values through your brand and images helps us to keep these ideals at the forefront, and to celebrate the progress that has been made.
This Pride Month, let’s honor the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community and their invaluable impact on the Cider world. It’s a perfect time to embrace the spirit of inclusivity and unity that lies at the heart of our community. Whether you’re a seasoned cider professional or a newcomer to the scene, there’s a place for everyone here.
Join Our Rainbow Photo Contest!
To celebrate Pride Month, we’re excited to announce a photo contest that captures the essence of our community through the colors of the rainbow. We invite you to participate and showcase your creativity and love for cider in a way that highlights each vibrant hue.
How to Participate:
- Take a Photo: Snap a picture that incorporates all the colors of the rainbow or just one color of your choosing in a creative way. It could be a beautifully arranged cider tasting with colorful fruits, a picturesque orchard scene, or anything that represents the spirit of Pride and our industry.
- Share Your Story: Along with your photo, share a brief story or description of what Pride and the cider community mean to you. We want to hear your unique perspective!
- Submit Your Entry: Post your photo and story on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #CiderPride2024. Make sure to tag us @pickcider. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook.
Prizes:
The contest runs throughout the month of June, and winners will be announced in early July. Six winners will be chosen from the entries at random and will be featured in our monthly newsletter and receive a Cider is for Everyone hoodie.
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Apples of Our Eye: Honoring Women’s Contributions to Cider
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible women making waves in the cider industry every day! From orchardists to cidermakers to CEOs and everything in between, these women are shaping the future of cider with their passion, creativity, and expertise. Let’s raise a glass to their hard work and dedication, breaking stereotypes and barriers along the way. Cheers to the women redefining the cider scene one delicious sip at a time!
We rounded up some recent news articles featuring women in cider. Check out the links below for a fresh cup of inspiration. Do you have some exciting news about women in cider that we missed? Let us know.
And be sure to follow us on Instagram, where we’ll highlight members for Women’s Month throughout March.
Recent Articles and Podcasts Featuring Women in Cider
- Laura Cherry, co-owner at Dragon’s Head Cider in Washington: Small and Fierce Cider with Laura; Dragon’s Head Cider
- Ellen Cavalli, cider evangelist at Tilted Shed in California: Ellen Cavalli Lives Life in Full
- Andrea Homoya, co-founder and CEO of Ash & Elm in Indiana: Indianapolis Company is One of Nation’s Largest Regional Alcoholic Cider Producers
- Molly Leadbetter, Owner of Meriwether Cider in Idaho: Have a Question About Cider? You’ll Want to Ask Idaho’s First Certified Pommelier
- Lara Worm, Owner of Bivouac Cider in California: First Look: Bivouac Adventure Lodge North Park
- Amie Fields, Partner and Sales Director of Botanist and Barrel, North Carolina: Botanist and Barrel Eclectic Ferments
- Cheesemonger Alisha Norris Jones in Chicago: Cheese & Hard Cider, Made for Each Other: A Conversation with Alisha Norris Jones
- Lucy Bauer, Innovation Manager, 2 Towns Ciderhouse in Oregon: Celebrating Women with Cider: 2 Towns Releases Return of The Baddie
- Eleanor Leger, President & CEO, Eden Specialty Ciders, Vermont: Growing Cider: Eleanor Leger of Eden Ice Cider
- Hannah Ferguson, Owner, D.O.P.E. Cider House, Ohio: Hannah Ferguson, Owner of Dope Cider House & Winery Makes History as the First Black Cidery Owner in the State of Ohio
- Nikki West, Owner/Cidermaker at Cider from Mars, Virginia: Nikki West of Cider From Mars
- Bex Pezzullo, Founder, Sincere Cider, California: Bay Area Sommelier Pivoted from Grapes to Apples, then Took Sincere Cider on the Road
- Amberlee Carlson, Sagebird Ciderworks, Virginia: Apple-achian Cider with Amberlee, Sagebird Ciderworks
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IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition Applications Due June 7
This summer, the IWSC, in partnership with Cider Is Wine, is bringing its international drinks awards to Somerset, South West England, to judge cider, perry, and fruit wine made from 100% juice, not from concentrate.
Renowned for expertise, influence, and personal approach, the IWSC is proud to champion entrants from across the cider category.
Learn more and apply today: https://iwsc.net/alternative-drinks/cider
Spring is in the Air on the Virginia Cider Trail
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Spring is in the air and it’s time to hit the trail! The Virginia Cider Trail that is. Apple blossoms are bursting open around the state and spring festivals and cider releases are popping up like daffodils. Check out these upcoming events to find something near you or something farther afield if you’re looking for a nice drive on a sunny day!
April 7: Habanero Mango Cider Release at Buskey Cider
April 7: Friday Love Cider Series at Stable Craft Brewing
April 8: Farmhouse Hops & Hunt at Back Bay Brew House
April 8: Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Henway Hard Cider
April 8: Easter Weekend Brunch at Courthouse Creek Cider
April 8: Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Coyote Hole Ciderworks
April 9: Live Music in the Orchard at Albemarle Ciderworks
April 9: Easter Weekend Brunch at Courthouse Creek Cider
April 9: Easter Sunday Brunch at Stable Craft Brewing
April 9: Heirloom Apple Grafting Workshop at Tumbling Creek Cider Company
April 12: Hewe’s Crab and Crab Action at Sage Bird Ciderworks
April 14: Night Teach with Spectator Bird at Cider From Mars
April 14: Boot Scoot Square Dance Party at Potter’s Craft Cider
April 15: Seafood and Sounds with Jacob Paul Allen at Blue Toad Hard Cider
April 15: Daze of Rosé Festival at Castle Hill Cider
April 15: Mars Market: Spring Edition and Cider From Mars
April 15: Second Annual Bloom Fest at Potter’s Craft Cider
April 15: Winchester Ciderworks Takeover Night at Blue Fox Billiards
April 16: Pints & Ponies at Stable Craft Brewing
April 16: Heirloom Apple Grafting Workshop at Tumbling Creek Cider Company
April 20: Flappy Hour Benefit for Bat Conservation and Rescue of VA at Cider From Mars
April 22: Sharif Live at Blue Toad Hard Cider
April 22: Spring Apple Blossom Festival at Bryant’s Cider
April 22: Earth Day Flower Crown Workshop at Courthouse Creek Cider
April 22: Spring Block Party at Lost Boy Cider
April 23: Step Up for Down Syndrome Annual Fundraiser at Blue Toad Hard Cider
April 23: Liquid Craft Festival at Sly Clyde Ciderworks
April 26: Pride Night Social Fundraiser at Sage Bird Ciderworks
April 29: Britchin Brown Renaissance Fest at Stable Craft Brewing
May 6: Kentucky Derby Party at Coyote Hole Ciderworks
May 7: Spring Car Show at Coyote Hole Ciderworks
May 13: Mother’s Day Saturday Flower Workshop with Faded Poppy at Stable Craft Brewing
May 14: Live Music in the Orchard at Albemarle Ciderworks
Celebrating Women’s History in the Cider Industry
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Happy International Women’s Day!
What is this day for? International Women’s Day is a day to bring awareness to the lack of gender equity on our planet. Where does the U.S. fall in gender equity progress? The gender gap in pay is one measure of dynamic inequalities–just last year, U.S. “women earned 82% of what men earned, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers.” (Pew Research) Researchers also found that this number hasn’t changed much in 20 years.
As a cider industry, we can take steps to ensure we are part of progress on gender equity. Here are a few ways your cidery can lead the way on gender equity in hiring and HR:
- Post all jobs with a pay rate.
- Avoid using gendered pronouns in job descriptions.
- Evaluate your pay scales for equality–are people earning the same wage for similar positions?
- Use established skill-based assessments to promote.
- Invest in making sure your company and your establishment are taking proactive steps to prevent gender-based violence and discrimination.
- Increase women and non-binary representation in leadership and decision-making teams.
In what ways are you promoting gender equity at your cidery?
Did you miss Dr. J’s presentation at CiderCon® on Retaining Great Talent? Her tips are useful for recruiting and retaining a talented gender-diverse workforce. Check out her slides here.
Celebrate Women’s Voices
The cider industry has an extremely talented community of women doing incredible work. We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing some of their stories with you. And to double the celebration–all these stories were written by women beverage journalists and storytellers! Enjoy this collection of recent publications by women, about women, and for cider!*
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Cider Chat Podcast by Ria Windcaller –ACA 2023 Significant Impact Winner
Prohibitchin’ Newsletter by Beth Demmon
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Courage and Other C Words by Jenn Martell
Cider Culture
- Cidermaker Q&A: DOPE Cider House and Winery with Malaika Tyson –ACA 2023 Significant Impact Winner
- Women Making Waves in the Cider World: Elizabeth Ryan of Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider by Malaika Tyson
- Women Making Waves in the Cider World: Gretchen Esbensen of Shoal Draft Cider by Malaika Tyson
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CiderCraft Magazine
- Meriwether’s Taproom Manager Mixes it Up on Netflix Series by Molly Allen
- Book Review: The Lost Orchards by Liz Copa by Darlene Hayes –ACA 2020 Significant Impact Winner
- 4 Questions with Elle Correll, Co-Owner of Buskey Cider by Stasia Brewcynski
And Some Women-Created Stories About Apples That We Love:
- From Apples to Fromage: 5 episodes of cheese and cider pairing goodness from Talia Haykin and Colleen Vidlocker
- Apple of My Eye: Foxwhelp by Lily Waite for Pellicle Magazine
- Stoke Red: Small-Town Apple Wins Big Competition by Darlene Hayes for Cidercraft Magazine
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*Friendly reminder cider members–make sure you have Michelle McGrath on your press list. We want to elevate your press!
Claude Jolicoeur Book Signing Events
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The American Cider Association is pleased to share that they will be hosting three book signing events in the Northwest with esteemed global cider ambassador and celebrated drinks author Claude Jolicoeur. Come to one of the events to learn more about cider and perry making traditions from around the world, take home a signed copy of his delighful book Cider Planet, and enjoy a refreshing cider. Books and cider will be available for sale at all events. Cider and books––what pairs better than that?
Book signing events will be held at the following:
- March 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM at The Place, 1212-D SE Powell, Portland, OR
- March 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Crush Cider Café, 1020 Wasco St., Hood River, OR
- March 15, 2023 at 5:00pm at Finnriver Farm & Cidery, 124 Center Rd., Chimacum, WA
Let us know you’ll be joining on Facebook!
Can’t make any of these three events? Claude will be presenting at the Northwest Cider Symposium in Tacoma, WA on March 14, 2023 and signing books as well. You must have registered for the Symposium in order to attend.
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Two Weekend Events on VA Cider Trail
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Apples abound this weekend at exciting harvest events taking place at two stops on the Virginia Cider Trail. If you’re looking for a fun family weekend event, there’s no need to look any further than these two appealing harvest festivals. Read on to learn where to go, when to be there, and what will be happening!
22nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival with Albemarle Ciderworks
Date & Time: November 5 starting at 10am
Join Albemarle Ciderworrks for one of the most anticipated festivals of autumn, the Apple Harvest Festival hosted by the CoveGarden Ruritans and Albemarle CiderWorks!
Find farmers’ market vendors, meet local artisans, and craftsmen demonstrating their skills. Enjoy Brunswick stew and apple butter or grab some to go. Dig your teeth into a variety of apples and taste an array of Albemarle CiderWorks’ fine sparkling ciders. Dance the afternoon away with live music from local bands, and take a hayride around the mountain.
Apple Harvest Festival and Makers Market at Sage Bird Ciderworks
Date & Time: November 5 starting at 11am
Join Sage Bird Ciderworks to celebrate their favorite things: apples and fall!
Cider pressing, heirloom and cider apple tasting with Glaize Orchards, a cider release, mulled cider and cider donuts, food trucks, local makers and crafters, and live music will light up the festivities all day Saturday.