Oxford, Ohio (November 18) – Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has claimed the Grand National Champion title at the 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship for the second time in the competition’s history, racking up an impressive haul of 3 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Their gold medals came in the […]
CORVALLIS, Oregon – Turn it up to 6.9%, because 2 Towns Ciderhouse just unleashed Sled Zeppelin, the limited-edition winter cider that’s basically Led Zeppelin in a can – minus the hairy solos, plus a whole lotta cranberry-cinnamon love. This seasonal rockstar slams together fresh-pressed Pacific Northwest apples with tart Oregon cranberries and a warm kiss […]
The Best Hard Cider for a Cozy (and Boozy) Fall(October 25) – The best hard cider is more than just a beer substitute for people who think beer is too bitter. Yes, the best hard apple cider is sweet, delicious, and tastes a lot like sparkling apple juice, but there’s a world of nuance that […]
2 Towns Ciderhouse, a trailblazer in craft cider from Corvallis, Oregon, is toasting two prestigious medals from the 2025 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the nation’s premier professional beer and cider competition. The cidery’s 14th Anniversary Cider, a small-batch release made from heirloom apples in a nod to traditional cidermaking, secured the Gold Medal in […]
The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Canton Apples as the 2025 Producer of the Year at its Annual Dinner held at Gran-View Restaurant, recognizing the cidery’s commitment to exceptional quality and its pivotal role in bolstering the North Country’s economy. Known for its handcrafted apple ciders, small-batch hard ciders, and seasonal blends, Canton […]
Registration is open for the 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship, but cider makers must register their ciders by October 25, 2025. This year, American and importer entries will be sent to Oxford, Ohio (just outside Cincinnati), while Canadian entries should be sent to Niagara College, Ontario. All entries must arrive by October 30th, 2025. Winners […]
Blake’s Hard Cider, America’s fastest-growing cidery, has partnered with Michigan-based workwear icon Carhartt to launch a limited-edition American Apple x Carhartt 8% ABV Imperial Hard Cider, celebrating agriculture and supporting The Farmlink Project’s fight against food waste. Available in 6-packs and 19.2-ounce tall boy cans, this exclusive release is now rolling out across Blake’s distribution […]
Corvallis, Oregon – September 8, 2025 – 2 Towns Ciderhouse solidifies its leadership in the adult non-alcoholic (ANA) cider market, with its dealcoholized ciders, NA Cosmic Crisp® and NA Pacific Pineapple, claiming the #1 spot nationwide, per 52-week Circana data. Launched in October 2023, these ciders deliver a bold, craft experience, mirroring the innovation seen […]
Minneapolis, MN – Sept. 7, 2025 – Minnesota-based cannabis beverage brand 23rd State today announced the launch of FRESH PRESS, a pear cider-inspired beverage infused with 10 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBG. Positioned as the first of its kind in the infused beverage space, FRESH PRESS blends a familiar cider profile with […]
SEATTLE, WA – September 1, 2025 – Schilling Cider, a trailblazer in the craft cider industry, is excited to announce the reclamation of its proprietary recipes following a recent court ruling. For over a decade, Schilling has been a leader in the cider community, founding National Cider Month, advocating for progressive cider legislation, and operating […]
