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CiderCon® 2025 Returns to Chicago for the 15th Global Cider Conference and Trade Show
The American Cider Association is pleased to announce that the 15th annual CiderCon® will take place in Chicago, Illinois from February 4-7, 2025. CiderCon® 2025 will feature experiences, cider tastings, educational workshops, a trade show and networking opportunities for all attendees. Attendees of CiderCon® include professional cidermakers large and small, cidery CEOs and employees, apple…
CiderCon® 2025 Tasting Sessions
From quince to mistelles to keeved cider, CiderCon® 2025 tasting sessions will provide something for everyone! Check out the full list and be sure to add them on during registration. Does Cider Need Tannin? Price: $12 Speakers: Tom Oliver, Kari Williams, Christine Walter, Scott Katsma Date & Time: Thursday, February 6, 10:30 – 11:45 AM…
Cider Share at CiderCon® 2025
The world’s largest Cider Share is the not-to-miss official kickoff of CiderCon®! 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 of CiderCon®! Join us at Cider Share, presented by Voran, on Wednesday,…
TTB Reopening Comment Period on Proposed Standards of Fill
The TTB has opened a comment period on proposed additions to the standards of fill (Notice 210A) — including additions to the approved packaging sizes for wine, cider and mead over 6.9% ABV. The comment period will close on Oct 9, 2024 and the ACA is encouraging cideries and cider enthusiasts to submit comments in…
ACA Welcomes 15 Certified Pommeliers Following Washington & Minnesota Exams
The American Cider Association is pleased to announce that 15 individuals successfully passed the recent Certified Pommelier exams held in Bellingham, Washington and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The new Certified Pommeliers are Kathleen Amaral, Assistant Production Sensory Manager with the Boston Beer Company; Eliseo Bell-Uribe, owner and head cidermaker at Heartland Ciderworks; former cidermaker and lifelong cider…
Member Highlight: Rebel Sheep Wine Co.
Cidery Name: Rebel Sheep Wine Co. Where are you located and when did you start? Located in Chester, New Jersey. Opened in 2024 Describe your cidery in three words: Innovative, sustainable, rebellious What inspired you to start making cider? We farm around 500 acres in our area. In 2021 our apple crop came into full…
2025 Board Nominations Now Open
Do you have a passion for growing the cider industry? Are you looking to find a platform for your ideas, where you will be seen and heard? Would you like to work with a group of like-minded industry leaders to create positive change? Five seats on our Board of Directors are up for grabs in…
September 16: Sensory Analysis Workshop at Seattle Cider Co.
Interested in learning how to taste cider like a pro? Join us September 16 from 5:00-7:00 PM Pacific! Tickets available at the door! The American Cider Association is excited to announce that we will be teaming up with Seattle Cider Co. to host a cider sensory workshop. Over the course of 2 hours, an expert…
September 25: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in London, England
The world’s finest cider education programme, the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Programme, will be back again for another Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom session and exam in the heart of London on Thursday 25th September. Leisurely run over the course of a day, this L1 CCG training has been developed specifically for those…
September 26: Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Albemarle CiderWorks
You’re invited to a Live Sensory Analysis webinar on Thursday, September 26th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific! Join our Certified Pommelier panel as they guide you through an immersive sensory experience featuring cider from Albemarle CiderWorks in Virginia During this live practice session, you’ll learn how to analyze and appreciate cider like a pro…