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July 22: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Bellingham, WA

By Woodley Smith | March 13, 2024

Earn your cider certification and enjoy a tasting experience at Lost Giants Cider Company! The American Cider Association is excited to collaborate with Lost Giants Cider Co. to host an in person workshop and tasting for the Certified Cider Professional Program, Level 1 Certified Cider Guide on July 22 at 1:00 PM Pacific. Participants will…

July 23: Certified Pommelier Exam at Lost Giants Cider

By Woodley Smith | March 12, 2024

Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at Lost Giants Cider in Bellingham, Washington on July 23! 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…

August 19: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification at France 44

By Woodley Smith | March 12, 2024

Earn your Level 1 Certified Cider Guide accreditation and enjoy a tasting experience at France 44 on August 19 at 1:00 PM Central! The American Cider Association is excited to collaborate with France 44 to host an in person workshop for the Certified Cider Professional Program Level 1 Certified Cider Guide. Participants will have the…

August 20: Certified Pommelier Exam at Minneapolis Cider Company

By Woodley Smith | March 11, 2024

Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at Minneapolis Cider Company on August 20, 2024! 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 is…

October 7: Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Texas Keeper Cider

By Woodley Smith | March 11, 2024

Earn your cider certification and enjoy a tasting experience at Texas Keeper Cider on October 7! The American Cider Association is excited to collaborate with Texas Keeper Cider to host an in person workshop and tasting for the Certified Cider Professional Program, Level 1 Certified Cider Guide. Participants will be able to take the certification…

October 8: Certified Pommelier Exam at Texas Keeper Cider

By Woodley Smith | March 10, 2024

Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at Texas Keeper Cider on October 8! 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 is pleased…

February 5: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025

By Woodley Smith | March 9, 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…

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…

Open That Cider Bottle Winners

By Woodley Smith | March 7, 2024

We had so much fun with Open That Cider Bottle this year and we can tell everyone else did too! The plethora of fun, sweet, beautiful and inspiring photos and stories that rolled in over the course of the day kept us smiling. There were so many to choose from that we had a hard…

ACA Releases 2nd Edition of Certified Pommelier Study Guide

By Woodley Smith | March 7, 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…