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Our expert-created cider certification program is designed for distributors, servers, sommeliers and others interested in becoming bonafide experts on all things cider.

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About the American Cider Association

The American Cider Association is an organization of cider and perry producers in the United States. Our mission is to grow a diverse and successful U.S. cider industry by providing valuable information, resources and services to our members and by advocating on their behalf.

Our Members

Cideries

The people pressing apples and fermenting the juice into delicious cider

Orchards

The farmers cultivating apples for our industry

Restaurants & Bars

The specialty establishments offering robust cider offerings

Suppliers

The suppliers supporting US cidermakers with equipment, ingredients and technology

Retailers & Distributors

The shops and wholesalers helping cider reach consumers

Enthusiasts

The die hard cider fans who help us thrive

Member Benefits

Your Voice in DC

The ACA advocates for cider regularly on the national level.

Cider Market Data

Get access to detailed cider market trends and data reports.

CiderCon® Exclusives

CiderCon® is a global cider conference for cider professionals and it's available at a discount to ACA members.

Webinar

Whether you're starting up or ramping up, ACA has webinars that will help you get the information you need.

Latest News

New On Premise Data for ACA Members!

Nationally Cider is up 3.3% in On Premise channels for the 52 week period ending April 23, 2023. That’s right!…

Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Alma Cider

Join our Certified Pommelier™ panel in a live practice sensory webinar on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 PM Pacific…

Certified Pommelier™ Exam to Be Held in San Francisco August 13

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER™ EXAM IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional…

Dry Cider July Launches July First to Showcase Hard Cider with 0g Sugar

The American Cider Association (ACA) is launching Dry Cider July on July First to highlight hard ciders containing zero grams…

Upcoming Events

Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at CiderWorld
April 24, 2024 - 9:00 AM
Frankfurt, Germany

Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderWorld
April 27, 2024 - 8:30 AM
Frankfurt, Germany

2024 Annual Membership Meeting
May 13, 2024
12:00 PM Pacific

Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Lost Giants Cider
July 22, 2024 - 1:00 PM Pacific
Bellingham, Washington

Certified Pommelier Exam at Lost Giants Cider
July 23, 2024 - 8:30 AM Pacific
Bellingham, Washington

Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at France 44
August 19, 2024- 1:00 PM Central
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Certified Pommelier Exam at Minneapolis Cider Company
August 20, 2024 - 8:30 AM Central
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Texas Keeper Cider
October 7, 2024 - 1:00 PM Central
Manchaca, Texas

Certified Pommelier Exam at Texas Keeper Cider
October 8, 2024 - 8:30 AM Central
Manchaca, Texas

Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025
February 5, 2024 - 8:30 AM Central
Chicago, Illinois

CiderCon® 2025
Chicago, Illinois
February 5-7, 2025

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