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Neo-Prohibition Gaining Momentum: State Laws Aim to Reshape Alcohol Policy
Across the country, a rising wave of neo-prohibitionist legislation is threatening the progress and vitality of the alcohol industry—including craft cider. Backed by well-funded advocacy groups, these efforts seek to restrict access to alcohol through steep increases in state excise taxes and burdensome packaging and labeling requirements. While often framed as public health initiatives, many…
Join Us as a CiderCon® 2026 Vendor
Get ready for CiderCon® 2026, coming to the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, from February 3-5, 2026! Join us for the world’s premier cider industry conference with cider professionals from all over the globe and put your brand in front of the movers, makers, and shakers of the cider industry. Why You Should Join Us…
Meet Your Board Member: Scott Spelbring
We’re pleased to introduce you to board member Scott Spelbring of Henway Hard Cider, who was recently elected as Southern chair. Read on to get to know more about Scott and Henway Hard Cider in this Q&A. Where do you work and what is your position? I am the Director of Enology and Viticulture for…
CiderCon® 2026 Request for Speaking Proposals
Submission Deadline Extended to June 30! 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…
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…