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Chile Featured To Join CiderCon® 2025 As Guest of Honor
The American Cider Association is honored to announce that they will welcome Chile as the guest cidermaking country of honor for CiderCon® 2025 in Chicago next February. Chile has a long and storied history of cidermaking as an important part of the country’s local culture and economy. Each year, millions of gallons of cider produced…
2024 Apple Crop Outlook
We reached out to experts in apple growing to get a look at the 2024 Apple Crop Outlook. Check out what these experts from around the U.S. had to say about this year’s apple crop. David Glaize, Glaize Apples, Winchester, VA August 15: The Virginia apple crop dodged some early frosts in the spring of…
Help Shape the Future of Cider: Take the 2023 ACA Cider Production Survey
At the American Cider Association we work hard to support cider and cidermakers across the United States every day of the year, but we can’t do it without some help from you. We need to provide Congress, the media, and buyers with the most up-to-date and complete industry overview we possibly can. We are asking…
ACA Announces Continuation of Cider Is For Everyone Scholarship for CiderCon® 2025
The American Cider Association is pleased to share that their Cider Is For Everyone Scholarship program will continue for CiderCon® 2025. This scholarship is designed to support people from historically marginalized groups in North America in gaining access to professional development and networking opportunities in the cider industry. The goal is to increase the accessibility…
August 18: Sensory Analysis Workshop at Minneapolis Cider Co.
Interested in learning how to taste cider like a pro? The American Cider Association is pleased to announce that we will be teaming up with Minneapolis Cider Co. to host a cider sensory workshop! Join us on Sunday, August 18 at 3:00 PM Central for an in person workshop! Over the course of 2 hours,…
August 19: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification at France 44
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
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…
August 22: Crafting Compelling Stories: The Role of Data in Your Brand’s Narrative
Join us August 22 at 11:00 AM Pacific for an insightful webinar hosted by the American Cider Association in partnership with 3-Tier Beverages, where we’ll explore how to transform raw data into compelling narratives that captivate your audience and elevate your cider brand. In this session, you’ll learn: Whether you’re established or just starting out,…
August 31: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Yokohama, Japan
For the first time, the Certfied Cider Professional (CCP) Program is being taught in Japan! The world’s finest cider education program will launch with a Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom session and exam at Antenna America Kannai in Yokohama on Saturday 31 August. Leisurely run over the course of a day, this Level…
ACA Recruiting Vendors for CiderCon® 2025 Trade Show
CiderCon® 2025 returns to its beloved Chicago home base next February! We’re thrilled to invite high quality industry specific suppliers and service providers to join our 12th annual CiderCon® Trade Show. Our event attracts over 1000 industry professionals every year by offering a wide variety of educational sessions and activities for cider producers, alongside an…