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 […]
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 […]
Johnny Appleseed, the legendary figure who roamed the American frontier planting apple trees, is one of the most enduring folk heroes in U.S. history. Far from a mere myth, the real Johnny Appleseed—born John Chapman on September 26, 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts—was a quirky, kind-hearted pioneer whose love for apples and nature left a lasting […]
Original Sin Launches Red Widow Cider: A Bold New Blend of Apples and Berries Original Sin Cider proudly announces the release of Red Widow, a vibrant and refreshing new cider made with freshly pressed New York apples and a carefully curated blend of cherries, red raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and cranberries. This premium, fruit-forward cider […]
Sherborn, Massachusetts– Stormalong Cider, a leading producer of award-winning craft ciders, is proud to introduce its latest innovation: the Apple Spritz line. This refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage is made with freshly pressed, whole apples sourced from orchards across the Northeast. The launch also debuts the Captain Stormalong brand—a new line dedicated to clean-label, high-quality non-alcoholic drinks […]
