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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.

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

ACA Welcomes 9 New Certified Pommeliers™

The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce that for the second time in 2022, nine people have passed the…

2022 Apple Crop Outlook

It’s time once again to share what we’ve heard from extension agents and orchardists around the country about this year’s…

Why to Become a Certified Pommelier™

There are a plethora of reasons why we think folks should become Certified Pommeliers™ but don’t take our word for…

ACA Launching New Digital Virginia Cider Trail

Participants will be able to check in to participating cideries for a chance to win prizes including a cidery Airbnb…

Upcoming Events

Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Tandem Ciders
November 13, 2024 - 4:00 PM Pacific

Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Bauman's on Oak
November 18, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Portland, Oregon

Certified Pommelier Exam in London, England
November 22, 2024 - 9:30 AM BST
WSET Headquarters

Science, Practice & Quality-Assured Cider & Perry Production
(Presented by the Cider Institute of North America)
December 9 - 13, 2024
Mount Vernon, WA

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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