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.
Latest News
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…
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Fresh Data Insights Found in Latest Members-Only Cider Market Dashboard
For the lastest 13 week period through May 20, 2023, regional cider brand sales were up 7.2% YOY per NIQ.…
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ACA Welcomes New Certified Pommelier™, Industry Veteran Nicole LeGrand Leibon
The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce that Nicole LeGrand Leibon has passed the Certified Pommelier™ exam. Deeply experienced…
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Making An Impact During Pride Month Through Company Culture
In the United States, pride marches and parades trace their roots back to 1970 when they were created to mark…
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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
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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