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Sarah Hemly Joins ACA Board as Interim Pacific Coast Chair

By Woodley Smith | December 20, 2022

The ACA is happy to announce that Sarah Hemly has been temporarily appointed as the Interim Pacific Coast Chair from November 16, 2022 through to CiderCon 2023. Sarah launched Hemly Cider with Co-Founder Chris Thomson in 2015.  The cidery and farm  are  located in the The Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta region of Northern California, a…

ACA Board Nominations Due January 17

By Woodley Smith | December 20, 2022

Are you full of energy and ideas on how to support the ACA and grow the industry? Perhaps you’d consider running for the ACA Board of Directors? Our annual nomination window is now open. Elections take place during CiderCon–electronically, so all U.S. member cideries may vote (1 vote per cidery). Although it is not required,…

Register Now for CiderCon 2023 and Win a Hotel Stay for CiderCon 2024

By Woodley Smith | December 20, 2022

Have you been procrastinating on registering for CiderCon® 2023? If you have, now is the time to do so before registration prices rise and the hotel room block deadline arrives. (Registration prices go up on January 10 and the deadline for our hotel room block is January 8!) As an added incentive for registering ASAP,…

Press Then Press Offers Certified Pommelier™ Study Kits

By Woodley Smith | December 13, 2022

Still studying up for the Certified Pommelier® exam? The owners of Press then Press, Erik & Storie Madrid, have put together two study kits for those studying for the Certified Pommelier™ exam at CiderCon® 2023. Erike & Storie received their Certified Pommelier™ designations in June of 2022 and have put their expertise to good use…

5 Actionable Strategies to Create a More Profitable Taproom Webinar

By Woodley Smith | December 5, 2022

In this rapid fire session, the American Cider Association is excited to introduce you to Andrew Coplon and Kary Shumway (Taproom Success). Over just 30 minutes, you will walk away with actionable strategies you can put in place to see greater success in your taproom. Join Andrew & Kary for proven methods to build deeper…

Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Two Broads Ciderworks

By Woodley Smith | November 15, 2022

Join our Certified Pommelier™ panel in a live practice sensory webinar featuring cider from Two Broads Ciderworks on December 8 from 4-6pm Pacific. This will be your last chance to participate in a live sensory analysis webinar prior to the Certified Pommelier™ exam at CiderCon® 2023, so sign up now! This webinar is also available…

BevFluence Announces New Campaign and New Benefit for ACA Members

By Woodley Smith | November 15, 2022

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CiderCon® Scholarships Continue for 2023 Conference

By Woodley Smith | November 15, 2022

Yonder Cider, Beer Kulture and the American Cider Association have partnered to continue CiderCon® scholarship opportunities this year. These scholarships are designed to bring new BIPOC individuals into the cider industry. The scholarship includes: registration to CiderCon®; travel and lodging; Certified Cider Professional Level 1 bundle (including the exam); two Certified Cider Professional Sensory Webinars;…

Cider Share at CiderCon® 2023

By Woodley Smith | November 4, 2022

Join us for our beloved welcoming reception, Cider Share, at CiderCon® 2023! The Cider Share reception will take place Wednesday, February 1 from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Haven’t been to a Cider Share before? Here’s what to expect: 50 (yes 50!) cideries from around the country and the world will be serving their ciders for attendees…

Two Weekend Events on VA Cider Trail

By Woodley Smith | November 1, 2022

Apples abound this weekend at exciting harvest events taking place at two stops on the Virginia Cider Trail. If you’re looking for a fun family weekend event, there’s no need to look any further than these two appealing harvest festivals. Read on to learn where to go, when to be there, and what will be…