Cider is stronger together!
The resource hub is exclusively for ACA members and is filled with items from webinars to white papers to market data reports to help our member cideries thrive today and into the fututre.
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 Chicago, Illinois from February 5-7, 2025.
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
Making An Impact During Pride Month Through Company Culture
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New Item Coding for UPCs with NIQ
We want to make sure your cider is accounted for in national sales data. It’s important every cider is included…
Urge Congress to Support the USPS Shipping Equity Act
On May 23 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) once again introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act in Congress alongside Rep. Jennifer…
Celebrate World Cider Day on June 3!
Saturday, June 3, 2023 is World Cider Day! We hope you’ll join us in the international declaration of love for…
Upcoming Events
Cider & Perry Production - A Foundation
March 13 - June 5, 2025
Online
Technical Skills Share Series
Starts March 13, 2025
Online
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at CraftCon
March 26, 2025
Hereford, England
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at CiderWorld
April 23, 2025
Frankfurt, Germany
Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Milk & Honey Ciders
April 24, 2025
Online
Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderWorld
April 26, 2025
Frankfurt, Germany
Sip & Social: Cider Share at Ash & Elm Cider Co. during CBC
April 29, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop
May 8, 2025
London, England
Certified Pommelier Exam at Benny Boy Brewing
May 21, 2025
Los Angeles, California
UK Cider Production Tour
West Country & Wales
May 25 - 31, 2025
Essential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry
June 23 - 24
Ontario, Canada
Essential Laboratory Testing of Cider & Perry
June 25 - 27
Ontario, Canada
Certified Pommelier Exam at Potter's Craft Cider
October 6, 2025
Charlottesville, Virginia
CiderCon® 2026
February 3-6, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island
Online GMP Courses for Employees & Owners/Operators
Rolling & self-directed
Online
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