The voice of the U.S. cider industry.
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 3-5, 2026.
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.
Latest News
Introducing Certified Pommelier™ Chapters
We were so excited to share the news of our 12 new Certified Pommeliers™ last week, but that’s not all…
ACA Welcomes 12 New Certified Pommeliers™ After October Exams
The American Cider Association is proud to announce that twelve individuals successfully passed the Certified Pommelier™ examination in October 2023.…
Check Out the Fun to be Had at the CiderCon® 2024 Trade Show!
The CiderCon® 2024 Trade Show, sponsored by FruitSmart is set to be the best yet! With over 100 vendors already…
Now Accepting Nominations for ACA Board of Directors
Do you have a passion for growing the cider industry? Are you looking to find a platform for your ideas,…
Upcoming Events
Technical Skills Share Series
Monthly until December 2025
Online
Essential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry
June 23 - 24
Ontario, Canada
Essential Laboratory Testing of Cider & Perry
June 25 - 27
Ontario, Canada
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop
July 15, 2025
Chester, England
Certified Pommelier Exam at Potter's Craft Cider
October 6, 2025
Charlottesville, Virginia
CiderCon® 2026
February 2-5, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island
Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2026
February 3, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island
Online GMP Courses for Employees & Owners/Operators
Rolling & self-directed
Online
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