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March 26: Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Hereford, England
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 on Wednesday 26 March 2025! This session will be undertaken in Hereford a day prior to the UK’s pre-eminent cider conference – CraftCon . Leisurely run over the course…
February 24: Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Japan
The world’s finest cider education program, the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Program, is back again for another a Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom session at Full Monty British Pub & Cider House in Yokohama on Monday 24 February. Leisurely run over the course of a day, this L1 CCG training has been developed…
Monica Cohen Appointed CEO of the American Cider Association
Portland, OR – February 16, 2025 – The American Cider Association (ACA) is excited to announce the appointment of Monica Cohen as its Chief Executive Officer. Cohen, a seasoned executive with leadership roles within the food and beverage industry, succeeds Michelle McGrath, who will be stepping down after a highly successful tenure with the organization. …
Meet Your 2025 Board of Director Candidates
The American Cider Association was founded 12 years ago by a group of individuals with a clear vision of a nonprofit structure, controlled by its members. In doing so, this ensured that those most impacted by the association’s work would be the same people in decision making roles. Today, the ACA has a Board of…
ACA Welcomes New Certified Pommeliers Following London Exam
The American Cider Association is pleased to welcome two new European Certified Pommeliers after completion of the second certification exam offered outside of the United States. The new Certified Pommeliers are key members of the European cider community, and their embrace of the Certified Cider Professional Program is another step forward in the realization of…
BREAKING! TTB Publishes Ruling Approving New Volumes for Cider, Wine & Mead
Rule Making is Giant Victory for ACA in Fight More Parity for Cider Category Portland, OR — The ACA is excited to share that the TTB announced today the addition of 13 new standards of fill for wine (including cider and mead), among them 473 ml (16 oz) and 569 ml (19.2 oz). The rule is…
Cider Share at CiderCon® 2025
Join us at the Cider Share Welcoming Reception on Wednesday, February 5 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM to officially kick off CiderCon® 2025! With up to 60 cideries pouring cider from all over the world, delicious food, and all your cider friends in one room, this is the perfect way to celebrate the start…
February 5: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025
Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025 in Chicago, Illinois on February 5! 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…
Raise A Glass: A Celebration of Diverse Cider Voices
Join us for an exclusive 4-course paired tasting dinner at the renowned Black-owned Bronzeville Winery in Chicago on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. This special CiderCon® event is designed to showcase ciders crafted by cidermakers of color, celebrating diversity and creativity within the cidermaking industry. Tickets are on sale now and…
January 30: The Future of Hard Cider: Innovation and Market Trends for the Top Producers
Description: Join us for an ACA member exclusive webinar hosted by 3-Tier Beverages in partnership with the American Cider Association. This event will take a deep dive into the performance of the top hard cider producers over the past year, providing key insights into how leading cider brands have navigated the ever-evolving bev-alc market and…