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New Member Discount from Brewbound!
The ACA and Brewbound are pleased to announce a new partnership! Brewbound is offering ACA Members a 25% discount on their Insider subscription. Members can find their discount code in our Resource Hub. Insiders receive access to all Brewbound site content, the Insider-exclusive newsletter, special virtual events and video content, and discounts on their events and…
March 28: Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Meriwether Cider
You’re invited to a Live Sensory Analysis webinar on Thursday, March 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific Time! Join our Certified Pommelier panel as they guide you through an immersive sensory experience featuring cider from Meriwether Cider in Idaho. During this live practice session, you’ll learn how to analyze and appreciate cider like a…
February 24 Open That Cider Bottle
“Open That Cider Bottle” Day is almost here! Join us for this 3rd annual cider tradition on February 24 by celebrating your enjoyment of special bottles of cider on social media. Cider is best when enjoyed, so let’s seize the day! How to Participate: Tell us and the world your cider bottle story and post…
April 24 Level 1 CCG Workshop at CiderWorld in Germany
The American Cider Association (ACA) is excited to collaborate with CiderWorld to host an in person workshop for the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Program Level 1 Certified Cider Guide (CCG). This workshop is meant for all, and is the first level of the ACA’s in depth international cider education program, CCP. We have a fantastic…
“Cider Excellence Award” Winners Announced at CiderCon® 2024 in Portland, Oregon
The American Cider Association (ACA) announced the recipients of their annual Cider Excellence Awards at CiderCon® 2024 in Portland, honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations from around the country for their achievements in, and contributions to, the U.S. hard cider industry. Award winners this year included: The highest honors given each year are the awards for…
April 27: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderWorld
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDERWORLD IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON APRIL 27! The American Cider Association is pleased to announce a Certified Pommelier Exam will be held at CiderWorld in Frankfurt, Germany. The exam will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, Palmengartenstrasse 11, 60325 Frankfurt am Mein, Germany. The exam will…
Meet Your 2024 ACA Board of Directors
Last Friday, the American Cider Association (ACA) announced the results of their annual Board of Directors Election at their 2024 industry trade conference, CiderCon®, held this year in Portland, Oregon. There were two At-Large positions up for grabs, with 7 candidates in the running. Josie Mielke of Urban Orchards Cidery in Asheville, North Carolina and…
CiderCon® 2024 Recap–Connecting Minds, Igniting Ideas for Growing the Cider Category
CEO’s Note–CiderCon® is carefully curated to offer expert-level content for all stages of the cider industry. In an industry as diverse as cider, it takes immense intentionality, and we are grateful to all of our speakers for participating! Many of our speakers have commented on how eager and engaged the CiderCon® audience was. Great speakers…
Reps. Blumenauer & Kelly Introduce Bubble Bill
Representatives Blumenauer & Kelly Introduce the Bubble Tax Modernization Act ‘Bubble Bill’ Will Spur Innovation for Sparkling Co-fermented and Fruited Cider, Wine, and Mead Washington, DC—Earlier today Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-D) & Mike Kelly (PA-R) introduced the Bubble Tax Modernization Act of 2024 (HR 7029) to the 118th Congress. The bill will amend a minor…
Columbia River Gorge Cidery & Brewery Tour
The Columbia River Gorge is a breathtaking canyon that stretches for over 80 miles along the Columbia River, forming the border between the states of Oregon and Washington. It is a natural wonder that has been carved out over millions of years by the powerful forces of water and ice. The gorge is home to…