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ACA Introduces Preferred Vendor Program
At the ACA, we know your bottom line matters and that you do better when the businesses you work with do better for you. That’s why we’re excited to launch the ACA Preferred Vendor Program: a growing lineup of businesses offering exclusive discounts for ACA members. We’ve done the legwork—negotiating deals with suppliers who want to support cidermakers like…
ACA Welcomes Jessica Arlich to the Certified Cider Professional Licensed Educator Team
We’re excited to welcome Jessica Arlich as the newest member of our Certified Cider Professional Licensed Educator team! Based in Vancouver, Washington, Jessica brings a vibrant mix of cider expertise, creativity, and educational passion to cider enthusiasts across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Vancouver, BC. Jessica’s cider journey began behind the bar as a dedicated…
Celebrating Success at GLINTCAP 2025
We’re raising our glasses—filled with cider, of course—to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our incredible members at this year’s Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP). Known as the world’s largest and most esteemed cider competition, GLINTCAP is a true testament to cider craftsmanship, creativity, and excellence. With over 1,000 entries from around the…
February 3: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2026
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDERCON® 2026 IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD! 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!…
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…
July 15: Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop in Chester, England
Join us in Chester, England on July 15th for a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification! The world’s finest cider education programme, the Certfied Cider Professional (CCP) Programme, will be back again for another Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom session. Leisurely run over the course of a day, this L1 CCG…
June 10: Charting the Course: Key Cider Club Trends Uncovered by Vinoshipper
The ACA and Vinoshipper invite you to join us for a coffee chat style webinar on Tuesday, June 10 at 10:00 AM as Terra Jane Albee from Vinoshipper presents on the ins and outs of incorporating a club program to your business model. A cider club can offer many benefits, including predictable revenue streams, reduced…
Neo-Prohibition Gaining Momentum: State Laws Aim to Reshape Alcohol Policy
Across the country, a rising wave of neo-prohibitionist legislation is threatening the progress and vitality of the alcohol industry—including craft cider. Backed by well-funded advocacy groups, these efforts seek to restrict access to alcohol through steep increases in state excise taxes and burdensome packaging and labeling requirements. While often framed as public health initiatives, many…
Join Us as a CiderCon® 2026 Vendor
Get ready for CiderCon® 2026, coming to the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, from February 3-5, 2026! Join us for the world’s premier cider industry conference with cider professionals from all over the globe and put your brand in front of the movers, makers, and shakers of the cider industry. Why You Should Join Us…
Meet Your Board Member: Scott Spelbring
We’re pleased to introduce you to board member Scott Spelbring of Henway Hard Cider, who was recently elected as Southern chair. Read on to get to know more about Scott and Henway Hard Cider in this Q&A. Where do you work and what is your position? I am the Director of Enology and Viticulture for…