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March 28: Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Meriwether Cider

By Woodley Smith | March 18, 2024

You’re invited to a Live Sensory Analysis webinar on Thursday, March 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific Time! Join our Certified Pommelier panel as they guide you through an immersive sensory experience featuring cider from Meriwether Cider in Idaho. During this live practice session, you’ll learn how to analyze and appreciate cider like a…

April 12: Member Orientation Webinar

By Woodley Smith | March 17, 2024

Join us for our Member Orientation on April 12 at 11:00 AM Pacific We are thrilled to announce that we will be holding our first ever Member Orientation webinar! There is such a vast amount of resources that the ACA offers to you all and we want to make sure that you know where to…

April 17: Level 1 CCG Workshop at Wölffer Estate

By Woodley Smith | March 16, 2024

Wölffer Estate Vineyards is excited to collaborate with the American Cider Association to host an in person workshop for the Certified Cider Professional Program Level 1 Certified Cider Guide at their cidery. The Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop will be held April 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern at Wolffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg…

April 18: Certified Pommelier Exam at Wolffer Estate

By Woodley Smith | March 16, 2024

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT WOLFFER ESTATE VINEYARDS ON APRIL 18! 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…

April 24 Level 1 CCG Workshop at CiderWorld in Germany

By Woodley Smith | March 15, 2024

The American Cider Association (ACA) is excited to collaborate with CiderWorld to host an in person workshop for the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Program Level 1 Certified Cider Guide (CCG). This workshop is meant for all, and is the first level of the ACA’s in depth international cider education program, CCP. We have a fantastic…

April 27: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderWorld

By Woodley Smith | March 14, 2024

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDERWORLD IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON APRIL 27! The American Cider Association is pleased to announce a Certified Pommelier Exam will be held at CiderWorld in Frankfurt, Germany. The exam will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, Palmengartenstrasse 11, 60325 Frankfurt am Mein, Germany. The exam will…

May 13: 2024 Annual Membership Meeting

By Woodley Smith | March 13, 2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM Pacific on Zoom for our 2024 Annual Membership Meeting. During the meeting, we’ll reflect on our accomplishments from the past year, take a close look at our new strategic plan, and discuss how we work together under the big…

Government Affairs Update: ACA Lauds the CHEERS Act to Support Bars, Restaurants and Venues with Draft Systems

By Woodley Smith | March 13, 2024

On March 11, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) and Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) introduced the Creating Hospitality Economic Enhancement for Restaurants and Servers Act (CHEERS Act), a bipartisan effort aimed at supporting local businesses, restaurants, and bars with a focus on draft beverage systems. This legislation seeks to revitalize the hospitality industry by expanding tax incentives…

ACA Releases 2nd Edition of Certified Pommelier Study Guide

By Woodley Smith | March 13, 2024

The ACA is thrilled to introduce the second edition of its Certified Pommelier Study Guide, designed specifically for students preparing for level two of the CCP program. With the CCP program expanding globally, the Certified Pommelier Study Guide has undergone a significant update to offer a more comprehensive overview of the cider industry from an…

Apples of Our Eye: Honoring Women’s Contributions to Cider

By Woodley Smith | March 8, 2024

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…