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May 30: Navigating Trends: Insights Into Wine & Spirits for Cidermakers
Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by 3 Tier Beverages consultants Julia Lechleiter and Mary Mills, in collaboration with the American Cider Association. We will explore Wine and Spirit trends and the possible intersection with Cider. As the BevAlc industry continues to evolve, it’s crucial for Cider producers to stay informed to be able to…
June 17: Sensory Analysis Workshop at Bivouac Ciderworks
Interested in learning how to taste cider like a pro? The American Cider Association is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with Bivouac Cider to host a cider sensory workshop. Join us Monday, June 17 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Adventure Lodge, 3980 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104 for an…
June 27: Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Brooklyn Cider House
You’re invited to a Live Sensory Analysis webinar on Thursday, June 27th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific! Join our Certified Pommelier panel as they guide you through an immersive sensory experience featuring cider from Brooklyn Cider House in New York. During this live practice session, you’ll learn how to analyze and appreciate cider like…
USA Featured as Guests of Honor at CiderWorld in Germany
Darlene Hayes Recognized for Her Efforts to Develop the Category The 16th annual CiderWorld took place in Frankfurt, Germany last week. The combined competition, celebration, and cider expo welcomed the United States as the Guest Country of Honor this year. In addition, the ACA was able to partner with CiderWorld to offer the first Level…
Meet Your Board Member: Josie Mielke
Josie Mielke is the co-owner and operations manager at Urban Orchard Cider Company in Asheville, North Carolina. She was elected to the ACA board of directors in January 2024 to an At Large Seat. Tell us about your cidery/farm/orchard Urban Orchard Cider Company is family owned and operated by a crew of passionate and fun-loving…
From Snack to Sensation: Elevating Cider and Cheese for National Grilled Cheese Day
It is widely known that cider and cheese make exceptional pairings, but can we upgrade an excellent snack into the perfect meal? For National Grilled Cheese Day, I took to my favorite aisle in the grocery store to find new ways to bring cider and cheese together. When considering pairings, there are a few things…
ACA Seeks Guest Country for CiderCon® 2025
CiderCon® is one of the most robust, diverse, thorough and connected professional cider conferences in the world. We pride ourselves on being a host to international attendees year after year. The 15th annual CiderCon® will take place in Chicago, Illinois from February 4-7, 2025. We expect well over 1,000 people to attend. We are requesting…
CiderCon® 2025 Request for Speaking Proposals
Mark your calendars for an unparalleled gathering of minds and talents at CiderCon® 2025, set to transform the vibrant city of Chicago from February 5-7, 2025. 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 that…
April 12: Member Orientation Webinar
Join us for our Member Orientation on April 12 at 11:00 AM Pacific We are thrilled to announce that we will be holding our first ever Member Orientation webinar! There is such a vast amount of resources that the ACA offers to you all and we want to make sure that you know where to…
May 13: 2024 Annual Membership Meeting
We’re thrilled to invite you to join us on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM Pacific on Zoom for our 2024 Annual Membership Meeting. During the meeting, we’ll reflect on our accomplishments from the past year, take a close look at our new strategic plan, and discuss how we work together under the big…