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Join us to craft cider's future together.

This members-only benefit is the go-to spot for everything from webinars and white papers to market insights—all designed to help your cidery grow, compete, and thrive now and in the years ahead.

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

CiderCon® is the premier cider conference for industry professionals. It is an opportunity to learn, share, taste and network. Join us in Providence, Rhode Island February 2-5, 2026.

Latest News

2025 ACA Award Recipients

The American Cider Association (ACA) Awards presented at CiderCon® 2025 shine a spotlight on the exceptional contributions within the cider…

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ACA Announces 2025 Board Election Results

The American Cider Association (ACA) is excited to announce the results of our recent board elections. We welcome new and…

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ACA Releases 3 New Cider Education Books

The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce the release of three new books as part of its ongoing commitment…

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March 26: Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Hereford, England

The world’s finest cider education programme, the Certfied Cider Professional (CCP) Programme, will be back again for another Level 1:…

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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 American Cider Association advocates for cider regularly on the national level.

Cider Market Data

Get access to detailed cider market trends and data reports exclusive to American Cider Association members.

CiderCon® Exclusives

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

Webinar

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

Upcoming Events

Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Cider Salon Canada
March 27, 2026
London, ON

Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Armageddon Brewing
March 28, 2026
Somerdale, NJ

Certified Pommelier™ Exam at Cider World
April 18, 2026
Frankfurt, Germany

Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Junction Orchard and Cidery
April 11th, 2026
Victoria, BC

Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Parallel 49 Brewing
May 7th, 2026
Vancouver, BC

Certified Pommelier™ Exam at Bauman's On Oak
August 30th, 2026
Portland, OR

 

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