This self-directed online course introduces the essentials of cider production for home cidermakers, enthusiasts, and non-production cidery staff. Learn how cider is made, from apple selection and pressing to fermentation, blending, carbonation, and packaging, plus pathways to further education or certification.

Join us at the cidery for a fun filled afternoon tasting all of the new cider vintages from the 2025 harvest. We will be releasing all of the year’s reserve ciders the weekend of May 30, 31, ahead of World Cider Day. This year promises to be the best yet, with options to purchase cidery…

BIGGEST FERMENTED EVENT OF THE YEAR CIDER FESTIVAL 2026 We invite you to the biggest celebration for cider lovers! From June 5 to 7, 2026, Riegrovy sady (ENERGY PUB) will host the ninth annual Cider Festival, an event that combines exceptional cuisine, a great atmosphere, and Craft ciders from all corners of the Czech Republic…

Sour Cider Festival 2026 Presented by Ciderrevolution and Gemmemost For the third year in a row, the Syrlig Cider Festival offers a full day of natural cider and fruit wine. We bring together some of the best producers Denmark and the Nordic region have to offer under one roof. Natural cider and fruit wine have…

Cider culture in the Baltic region is expanding: more producers are emerging, styles are taking shape, the potential of local ingredients is being creatively explored, and an audience eager to discover and understand is forming. Observing this process naturally gave rise to the desire to meet — all under one roof. The Baltic Cider Festival…

Founded a decade ago by regional cider makers, the Northwest Cider Cup (formerly the Portland International Cider Cup) is one of the most prestigious cider competitions in North America. This renowned award celebrates the most outstanding ciders from the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia, a region known for its exceptional cider craftsmanship.

PA’s premier cider event is back in 2026! Join us Saturday June 13th, 2026 at the South Mountain Fairgrounds to celebrate the finest ciders in Pennsylvania. Over 20 Pennsylvania producers, over 100 unique ciders to taste! Great food trucks and artisan vendors on site plus educational seminars to up your cider IQ. Live music all…

Join Us for a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide™ Certification and Sensory Workshop at The Hop Inn on 22nd June 2026!   The American Cider Association is so excited to collaborate with The Hop Inn to host this Certified Cider Guide™ in-person certification workshop and tasting experience. This workshop is open to all and is the…

Join us at Big Rock Brewery on Aug 30th, 2026! A new workshop for judges at the Canadian Beer Cup has just dropped! Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider through the lens of a Certified Cider Professional™. This immersive, hands-on session will give you…

This 3-day in-person course covers the fundamentals of lab analysis, the role of analytical testing in production, various testing methods, and how to assess result accuracy. With an emphasis on practical lab work, it equips producers with the skills to test common chemical parameters in cider and perry.

This 2-day course is designed for cider producers and focuses on the theory and hands-on practice of sensory analysis. It provides in-depth training on the role and principles of sensory testing in cider and perry production, planning and executing sensory assessments, identifying attributes and flaws, and developing comprehensive flavor profiles for cider and perry.

This immersive 5-day course offers hands-on learning in cider and perry production covering fermentation, maturation, and quality assurance. Participants will explore cider science, gain practical cidery skills, and apply quality control methods. By the end, they’ll have both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in quality cidermaking.