House Bill 4897 gives brewers more freedom to sell, purchase, store beer and cider NORMAL, Ill., Aug. 11, 2018 — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that makes it possible for Illinois brewers to serve a greater selection of beers at their own taprooms, giving smaller breweries new opportunities to expand their businesses without having […]
In the spirit of community and camaraderie, Sonoma County Cider makers have banded together to kick off the first Sonoma County Cider Week from August 3rd – 12th. The cider-centric celebration will be held in various locations throughout Sonoma County to showcase the extraordinary quality and diversity of ciders made in erstwhile wine country. Our […]
Seattle, Washington – The 9th annual Cider Summit SEA, the region’s largest hard cider tasting festival returns to Seattle to celebrate the fastest growing segment of the craft beverage market. Cider Summit Seattle will take place Friday, September 7th from 3pm to 8pm (VIP session starts at 2pm-3pm) and Saturday, September 8th from noon to […]
COVINGTON, Ky. — After years of product testing and development Braxton Brewing Company is launching into a new category. Cans of Kickback Hard Apple Cider and Kickback Rosé Cider will be available across the company’s distribution network the week of July 23rd. Co-Founder and Brewmaster Richard Dubé has spent years developing the perfect cider, and it’s […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon — Summer is here, and with it comes the release of Portland Cider Co.’s beloved Pineapple Cider in 22-ounce bottles. Sweetened with fresh pressed pineapple juice, this seasonal cider is like a sun filled day at the beach; it might as well come with a little paper umbrella. Portland Cider blended fresh pineapple […]
ARMADA, Michigan — One of the fastest growing craft hard cider companies in the US, according to Neilsen Data, continues to mature. Blake’s completed a $2 million production expansion last year, giving the Michigan cidery the ability to produce over 128,000 barrels annually. With the production capacity to meet ever-increasing demand, Blake’s is now focusing […]
2018 Portland International Cider Cup Medal Winners and Cideries of the Year Cideries of the Year: Large Cidery of the Year – 2 Towns Ciderhouse Small Cidery of the Year – Montana CiderWorks Medium Cider of the Year – Swift Cider New Cidery of the Year – Western Cider Company Best of Show: Sea Cider […]
HERBORN, Massachusetts — Stormalong Cider’s core lineup, including two new additions, is now available in 16 ounce cans. Stormalong’s core lineup of ciders was previously available only in 12 ounce cans. The move to 16 ounce cans better aligns with preferences of craft cider drinkers and also provides Stormalong with increased flexibility and creativity. “If […]
More than a month after Sonoma Beverage Works lost its investor funding and abruptly ceased operations, the assets of the Northern California cider and wine company are being liquidated. According to an April 17 notice to creditors, Sonoma Beverage Works, whose brands include Sonoma Cider and Ahoy Wines, transferred ownership of the company’s physical assets […]
GRANT, Michigan — Ridge Cider, one of Michigan’s fastest-growing hard cider producers, announced today the addition of canned ciders to its packaged lineup, debuting the new product at the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens as well as local retail this month. Ridge’s newest packaged cider, Berries, a tart and tangy blush of […]
