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

Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Ploughman’s Cider

Looking to up your sensory analysis skills? Studying for the Certified Pommelier™ Exam at CiderCon® 2023? Join our Certified Pommelier™…

ACA Announces Registration is Now Open for CiderCon® 2023!

The American Cider Association is pleased to announce that CiderCon® 2023 will take place in Chicago, Illinois from January 31…

ACA Joins with Organization to Support USPS Shipping Equity Act

The American Cider Association has been working with organizations across the United States to urge Congress to support the USPS…

Third Exam of 2022 Welcomes Eight New Certified Pommeliers™

The American Cider Association announced on September 15, 2022 that they awarded eight new beverage professionals with the esteemed title…

Upcoming Events

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 GLINTCAP
May 14, 2025
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cider & Charcuterie at Benny Boy Brewing
May 20, 2025
Los Angeles, California

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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