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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 ACA advocates for cider regularly on the national level.
Cider Market Data
Get access to detailed cider market trends and data reports.
CiderCon® Exclusives
CiderCon® is a global cider conference for cider professionals and it's available at a discount to ACA members.
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Whether you're starting up or ramping up, ACA has webinars that will help you get the information you need.
Latest News
February 5: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025
Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2025 in Chicago, Illinois on February 5! Ready to take the next step…
Apples of Our Eye: Honoring Women’s Contributions to Cider
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible women making waves in the cider industry every day! From orchardists…
Open That Cider Bottle Winners
We had so much fun with Open That Cider Bottle this year and we can tell everyone else did too!…
ACA Releases 2nd Edition of Certified Pommelier Study Guide
The ACA is thrilled to introduce the second edition of its Certified Pommelier Study Guide, designed specifically for students preparing…
Upcoming Events
Membership Orientation Webinar
April 12, 2024
11:00 AM Pacific
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Wolffer Estate Vineyard
April 17, 2024 - 1:00 PM Eastern
Sagaponack, New York
Certified Pommelier Exam at Wolffer Estate Vineyard
April 18, 2024 - 8:30 AM Eastern
Sagaponack, New York
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at CiderWorld
April 24, 2024 - 9:00 AM
Frankfurt, Germany
Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderWorld
April 27, 2024 - 8:30 AM
Frankfurt, Germany
2024 Annual Membership Meeting
May 13, 2024
12:00 PM Pacific
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Lost Giants Cider
July 22, 2024 - 1:00 PM Pacific
Bellingham, Washington
Certified Pommelier Exam at Lost Giants Cider
July 23, 2024 - 8:30 AM Pacific
Bellingham, Washington
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at France 44
August 19, 2024- 1:00 PM Central
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Certified Pommelier Exam at Minneapolis Cider Company
August 20, 2024 - 8:30 AM Central
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Texas Keeper Cider
October 7, 2024 - 1:00 PM Central
Manchaca, Texas
Certified Pommelier Exam at Texas Keeper Cider
October 8, 2024 - 8:30 AM Central
Manchaca, Texas
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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