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Meet Your 2025 Board of Director Candidates

By Woodley Smith | January 14, 2025

The American Cider Association was founded 12 years ago by a group of individuals with a clear vision of a nonprofit structure, controlled by its members. In doing so, this ensured that those most impacted by the association’s work would be the same people in decision making roles. Today, the ACA has a Board of…

ACA Welcomes New Certified Pommeliers Following London Exam

By Woodley Smith | January 9, 2025

The American Cider Association is pleased to welcome two new European Certified Pommeliers after completion of the second certification exam offered outside of the United States. The new Certified Pommeliers are key members of the European cider community, and their embrace of the Certified Cider Professional Program is another step forward in the realization of…

BREAKING! TTB Publishes Ruling Approving New Volumes for Cider, Wine & Mead

By Woodley Smith | January 8, 2025

Rule Making is Giant Victory for ACA in Fight More Parity for Cider Category Portland, OR — The ACA is excited to share that the TTB announced today the addition of 13 new standards of fill for wine (including cider and mead), among them 473 ml (16 oz) and 569 ml (19.2 oz). The rule is…

Cider Share at CiderCon® 2025

By Woodley Smith | January 6, 2025

Join us at the Cider Share Welcoming Reception on Wednesday, February 5 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM to officially kick off CiderCon® 2025! 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…

February 5: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025

By Woodley Smith | December 31, 2024

Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025 in Chicago, Illinois on February 5! 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…

Raise A Glass: A Celebration of Diverse Cider Voices

By Woodley Smith | December 30, 2024

Join us for an exclusive 4-course paired tasting dinner at the renowned Black-owned Bronzeville Winery in Chicago on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. This special CiderCon® event is designed to showcase ciders crafted by cidermakers of color, celebrating diversity and creativity within the cidermaking industry. Tickets are on sale now and…

January 30: The Future of Hard Cider: Innovation and Market Trends for the Top Producers

By Woodley Smith | December 28, 2024

Description: Join us for an ACA member exclusive webinar hosted by 3-Tier Beverages in partnership with the American Cider Association. This event will take a deep dive into the performance of the top hard cider producers over the past year, providing key insights into how leading cider brands have navigated the ever-evolving bev-alc market and…

US Treasury Requiring LLCs to Submit Beneficial Ownership Information

By Woodley Smith | December 26, 2024

The US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) is requiring all LLC to submit beneficial ownership information (BOI) or face high fees. This is part of the Corporate Transparency Act. FINCEN has recently granted a 12-day extension, so you now have until January 13, 2025 to file and avoid fees.  BOI reports can be e-filed through…

ACA Announces Keynote Speakers for CiderCon® 2025 from New York and Minnesota

By Woodley Smith | December 13, 2024

Speakers to Focus on Conference Theme:  “Cider’s Balanced Future: Planet, People, Profit” The 15th annual CiderCon® will take place in Chicago, Illinois from February 4-7, 2025 at the beautiful Hilton Chicago. CiderCon®, the world’s largest professional cider conference, will feature a stellar line-up of speakers who will delve into the 2025 theme, “Cider’s Balanced Future:…

Breaking News! ‘Bubble Bill’ Introduced to the Senate

By Michelle McGrath | December 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer of New York introduced the Bubble Tax Modernization Act to the Senate (S.5442) on December 5, 2024. The American Cider Association applauds this as the next step toward carbonation parity which is critical for the future growth of the cider industry.  “There is no reason that craft cidermakers should get…