CLACKAMAS, Oregon — Portland Cider Co. released its Key Lime Habanero Cider for the first time in cans. First conceived for the annual Cider Summit festival five years ago, it has been a seasonal offering on tap in the pubs ever since. As part of the cidery’s Small Batch series, Key Lime Habanero will be […]

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Blake’s Beverage Company, which debuted in 2023 as the collaborative voice of three leading cider brands, Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, and AVID Cider Co., enters 2024 as the nation’s second-largest cider company with a strong national distribution footprint and a mission to rekindle America’s passion for cider and fruit-forward beverages. With each brand celebrating […]

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The American Cider Association (ACA) announced the recipients of their annual Cider Excellence Awards at CiderCon® 2024 in Portland, honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations from around the country for their achievements in, and contributions to, the U.S. hard cider industry. Award winners this year included: Award for Significant Impact on the Industry | Emily Ritchie, […]

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 CHICAGO– The eighth annual Chicago Cider Week will take place from January 28 to February 3, 2024. The weeklong festival will feature tastings, paired dinners, charity benefits, parties, and workshops in various venues throughout Chicago, providing a unique chance to connect with cider makers, growers, and enthusiasts in many different neighborhoods. Chicago Cider Week will […]

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