Registration is live for CiderCon® 2026!
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 2-5, 2026.
Latest News
BREAKING NEWS! Bubble Tax Modernization Act Reintroduced in Congress!
The American Cider Association (ACA) is excited to share that the Bubble Tax Modernization Act was reintroduced in the House…
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“Hard Cider Guy” Adrian Luna- Verduga Joins American Cider Association as Licensed Educator in the Northeast
The American Cider Association (ACA) is pleased to introduce Adrian Luna-Verduga, widely known in the cider community as the Hard…
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July 2025 Market Insights from Sightlines: Cross-Category Insights You Can Use
Each month, consumer insights platform Sightlines will share one quick hit you can use to make confident decisions. Remember, ACA…
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ACA Members Scoop Up Multiple Awards from Northwest Cider Cup and Cidercraft Magazine Awards
Both the Northwest Cider Cup and Cidercraft Magazine recently announced award winners following their competitions and, once again, ACA members…
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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 with the Cider Institute
Monthly until December 2025
Online
Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Schilling Cider
October 26, 2025
Portland, Oregon
Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at PNWonderland Wine
November 15, 2025
Port Angeles, Washington
Certified Pommelier™ Exam in England
November 28, 2025
Hereford, UK
Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Yonder Cider
November 29, 2025
Seattle, Washington
Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Meriwether Cider
December 13, 2025
Boise, Idaho
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 from the Cider Institute
Rolling & self-directed
Online
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