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ACA YouTube Channels: Stay Connected to the World of Cider
The American Cider Association is excited to relaunch the ACA YouTube Channel as another way to connect with and support the cider community year-round. Originally launched in 2019, the channel is getting a fresh start with new content designed to highlight the people, conversations, and work shaping today’s cider industry. From webinar previews and educational…
Welcome Tasmine “Tas” Fraser, as the American Cider Association’s Newest Licensed Educator
The American Cider Association is thrilled to welcome Tasmine “Tas” Fraser as our newest Licensed Educator in Canada, expanding access to Certified Cider Professional™ education for cider enthusiasts and beverage professionals across the country. Known to many through her popular Instagram platform, @girlwithaciderreview, Tas has been a passionate advocate for craft cider since launching her…
GLINTCAP- A Judges Perspective
By: Casey Simpson The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition, colloquially referred to asGLINTCAP is the world’s largest cider competition. Hosted in Grand Rapids by the Michigan Cider Association and held every May, this event brings together over 50 judges from across the continent and beyond, as well as many experienced stewards and cider…
ACA Welcomes 2 New Certified Pommeliers™ following CiderWorld 2026
The American Cider Association (ACA) is proud to announce the induction of two new Certified Pommeliers™ following an examination held at Cider World 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, marking the continued expansion of global cider expertise. The newly minted Certified Pommeliers™ are: Thomas Digervold, Founder of Bergen Bobler — the International Nordic Cider & Sparkling Wine…
Congratulations GLINTCAP 2026 Winners!
The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) is held each May in Grand Rapids and receives and judges over 1,100 commercial and noncommercial entries from across the world. This year was the 20th Anniversary of this prestigious competition. See the full results below. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – INTERNATIONAL Alde Sider Runners Up…
August 30th Certified Pommelier™ Sensory Training Workshop for Canadian Beer Cup Judges
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 understand your own palate, while…
Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter for the ACA
The American Cider Association is making changes to how we operate in response to shifts across the cider industry and the broader beverage alcohol landscape. Our focus is on strengthening how we serve members, deliver more value through advocacy, education, and connection, while building a more sustainable and focused organization for the future. This transition…
Pressing Matters Webinar Series June 11th: No Hype AI for Cideries
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 companies chase hype instead of…
August 30th Certified Pommelier™ Exam in PDX
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 your chance! The American Cider…
July 18th Beginner Sensory Workshop at Rebel Sheep Wine Co.
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 things off with a welcome…