Cider is stronger together!
Join us to work together to strengthen the U.S. cider industry.
Explore the new digital Virginia Cider Trail to taste them all and earn prizes for cidery check-ins! Take the trail to learn more about what makes Virginia apples and the cider made from them so special.
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 Portland, Oregon from January 16-19 for CiderCon® 2024.
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
Latest News
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…
ACA Celebrates 2000 Certified Cider Professionals
Cider can be a misunderstood beverage and with its increasing popularity in the United States the American Cider Association felt…
Next Certified Pommelier™ Exam Will Be At CiderCon® 2023
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER™ EXAM AT CIDERCON® 2023! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development…
Upcoming Events
Virginia Cider Trail
July 6, 2022 - June 25, 2023
Cider & Perry Production (Online)
February 16 - May 4, 2023
CiderCon® 2024
January 16-19, 2024
Portland, Oregon
Good Manufacturing Practices for Cidery Employees (Online)
Self-directed and rolling start
Member Benefits
Your Voice in DC
The ACA advocates for cider regularly on the national level.
Cider Market Trend and Data Reports
Get access to detailed cider market reports.
CiderCon® Exclusives
CiderCon® is a global cider conference for cider professionals and it’s available at a discount to ACA members!
Webinars
Whether you’re starting up or ramping up, ACA has webinars that will help you get the information you need.
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