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CiderCon® 2026 Request for Speaking Proposals
Mark your calendars for an unparalleled gathering of minds and talents at CiderCon® 2026, set to transform the city of Providence, Rhode Island from February 2-5, 2026. As the world’s leading event dedicated to advancing the craft of cidermaking, CiderCon® offers an exceptional platform for networking, learning, and sharing the rich traditions and innovative techniques…
Meet Your Board Member: Tom Hart
We’re pleased to introduce you to board member Tom Hart of Humboldt Cider Company, who was recently elected as Pacific Coast chair. Read on to get to know more about Tom and Humboldt Cider Company in this Q&A. Where do you work and what is your position? Humboldt Cider Company in Eureka, CA. I am…
From the Desk of ACA CEO Monica Cohen
When I took the stage at CiderCon® 2025 in Chicago, just days into my new role as CEO of the American Cider Association, I confidently said, “It’s cider’s time.” I believed it then. I believe it now (six weeks into this gig) and I’m on a mission to get others to believe it too. Why?…
New Member Benefit: Share Your Events on the ACA Website
Our members are doing exciting things across the country! As part of our ongoing commitment to support and promote your hard work and passion for crafting exceptional cider, we are introducing a new feature that will spotlight your cider events on our official website. Showcase Your Events Starting now, as a member of the American…
ACA Welcomes 18 People to the Growing Ranks of Certified Pommeliers Following CiderCon® 2025 Exam
As cider’s popularity continues to grow and an increasing number of producers and styles enter the market, more professionals and enthusiasts are deepening their expertise through certification. The American Cider Association (ACA) is pleased to announce that 18 individuals successfully passed the recent Certified Pommelier exam held at CiderCon® 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. The following…
Member Highlight: Daring Wine & Cider Company
Cidery Name Daring Wine & Cider Company Where are you located and when did you start? We are located in Stuart, Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we got our farm winery license in July of 2022. Describe your cidery in three words. Brave. Bold. Daring. What inspired you to start making…
Member Highlight: Draper Girls Cider Co.
Cidery Name Draper Girls Cider Co. Where are you located and when did you start? Mount Hood, Oregon. We started in 2017 doing hard cider. The farm was established in 1962 Describe your cidery in three words: Small Batch Boutique Cider What inspired you to start making cider? My three daughters Rachel, Crystal and Stefanie…
Bubble Tax Modernization Act Update – March 2025
The American Cider Association (ACA) is now in its second year of advocacy efforts to pass the Bubble Tax Modernization Act. With a new Congress and a new Administration, we have a fresh opportunity to advance this critical legislation. New Congressional champions are in place, and momentum is building to move the bill forward this…
Member Highlight: Bivouac Ciderworks
Cidery Name Bivouac Ciderworks Where are you located and when did you start? Located in San Diego, CA and started operations in 2018. Describe your cidery in three words: Premium, women-powered, adventurous What inspired you to start making cider? It’s a long story. Describe your cider making style: Inspired by tradition, driven by innovation. What…
May 21: Certified Pommelier Exam at Benny Boy Brewing
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ON MAY 21! 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…