Aug. 4 Webinar: Direct to Consumer Compliance

By Woodley Smith | July 22, 2021 |

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol is on everyone’s minds these days, as consumers and suppliers alike look for better and easier ways to interact.

The success of wineries in growing DtC shipping to a $3.7 billion market is notable. As cider producers look to enter this channel, a solid understanding of DtC shipping laws and tax regulations is critical. 

Please join us for a look at how DtC shipping can work for cideries. Topics will include:

  • The current state of shipping beverage alcohol direct-to-consumer
  • The rules that govern DtC shipping of cider, from licensing requirements to tax remittances and more
  • How cider producers can create effective and compliant DtC shipping programs
  • Watch-outs and bewares
  • The role of industry-level efforts to expand the DtC alcohol shipping opportunity
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CCP Level 1 Test Prep Is Going On Demand!

By Michelle McGrath | May 20, 2021 |

SPONSORS: Thank you to our 2021 CCP presenting sponsor, Petainer, and to our summer training sponsor, Arryved!

We are thrilled to announce that our introductory level Certified Cider Professional program is growing! Starting June 1, we’re launching a new Level 1 certification bundle. 

Pricing 

The Level 1 bundle is $99 for non-ACA members, $75 for members. The bundle includes:

  1. Detailed, updated study guide
  2. On-demand online training webinar (1.5 hours)
  3. Level 1 exam (2 attempts) 

Presale

Between now and June 1st we are offering a 10% off pre-sale price. This special intro price is just $89 for ACA Non-Members and $68 for Members. 

Test & Test Prep

The training and exam cover cider-specific facts in these key areas: (1) Apples, the orchard & history (2) Cider making (3) Evaluation (4) Families & Flavor (5) Keeping & serving (6) Food & cider. The closed-book exam has 60 multiple choice questions. The training materials include an updated, detailed study guide and a 1.5 hour webinar. Careful review of the study guide and webinar should prepare you to pass the exam! 

Who Should Become a CCP? 

First and foremost, if you sell cider, this program is for you. If you write about alcohol or food, this program is for you. If you just really love drinking cider, this program is for you. Maybe you run a beer-focused bottle shop with a cider section and want to learn more about cider? Maybe you hope to prove to your community’s cider drinkers that your shop knows its fermented apples?  Maybe you are a sommelier or beverage director and want to be able to chat more about cider with customers?  Maybe you are a distributor that wants to better understand the diversity and range of the cider category? 

We target the front line of cider sales as our primary audience for CCP, but anybody is welcome to take the test. There is no pre-requisite for the Level 1 exam. 

Meet Our New Team Member

We are also excited to announce that Jennie Dorsey has joined ACA as our parttime Cider Education Outreach Manager. Tuesday was her first day, but if you have questions about CCP, please do connect with Jennie! 

Join the Education Committee

ACA is actively recruiting applicants interested in joining our volunteer committees, including our Education committee. This committee identifies target audiences for ACA’s cider education programs such as CCP, reviews & helps create ACA educational content, brainstorms strategic new educational programming, steers development of the third level of CCP. Applications are due May 26. Learn more about serving and how to apply here. 

Visit our website today to reserve your Level 1 CCP Presale bundle! 

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Fermentis Webinars for Cidermakers

By Woodley Smith | May 10, 2021 |

Fermentis has a free webinar for cidermakers. You can check it out below and find links to register. Each webinar has two sessions, one for commercial cidermakers and one for home cidermakers, however, anyone is welcome to attend either session.

Register for Commercial Cidermakers Session – May 27, 2021 at 9:30am Pacific Time
Register for Home Cidermakers Session – May 27, 2021 at 7:00pm Pacific Time
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Upcoming Webinars: Coffee Chats with Vinoshipper

By Woodley Smith | March 31, 2021 |

The American Cider Association is excited to share two upcoming webinars with Theresa Dorr of Vinoshipper that will be available to their members. Please read below for more information about these webinars and how to register. You must be an active ACA member to register for these events.

Join us for a Coffee Chat on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:00am Pacific Time with Theresa Dorr from Vinoshipper. Theresa will present the results of cidery sales across the country and the market trends for who is buying, what they are buying, where they are shipping, etc. She will also discuss considerations as to why a cidery might want to adjust to make the most of the trends.
Register Here
Join us for a 2nd Coffee Chat with Theresa Dorr of Vinoshipper on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 10:00am Pacific Time. As the doors to tasting and tap rooms closed the challenge to open other sales windows began. Many turned to grow new online sales channels that had previously remained underdeveloped, and realized their sales could not only sustain, but they could grow. Some of us were lucky to have built a list of social media and email that could start the shift. Others started from scratch. Sales in 2020 soared. Did you get your portion of those sales? And are you ready to get your share of those sales in 2021 and beyond?
Register Here!
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ACA Annual Membership Meeting

By Woodley Smith | February 14, 2021 |

ACA Annual Membership Meeting, March 3, 2021 – 11:00am Pacific Time

Please join the American Cider Association to review last year’s accomplishments, take a look at our new strategic plan, and weigh in on our future activities to support the cider industry.

You must be an Active ACA Member to particpate in the Annual Membership Meeting. You can become a member or update your membership here.

Let Ellen know when your membership is up to date and she will send you the Zoom link!

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