Dexter Cider Mill Is Michigan’s Oldest Continuously Operating Cider Mill(October 28) The venerable old Dexter Cider Mill, the state’s longest continuously-operating cider mill, is now in its 137th season. Throngs of people annually visit the cider mill, overlooking the banks of the Huron River, to pick up some fresh apple cider and apple spice doughnuts, […]
Sherborn, MA — Stormalong Cider, an award-winning producer of high-quality hard ciders, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Apple Spritz line, crafted from whole, locally sourced apples from the Northeast. This launch marks the debut of the “Captain Stormalong” line, a non-alcoholic line dedicated to high-quality, whole ingredients. The Apple Spritz line […]
Northeast Drinks Group announces, in conjunction with its wholly owned subsidiary, Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC (“VCC”), a long-term partnership agreement with United States Beverage, LLC (“USB”), as exclusive sales and marketing partner for VCC cider brands. The agreement between VCC and USB will take effect as of January 27, 2025. Under the terms of […]
As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into a vibrant tapestry of reds and golds, there’s one drink that perfectly captures the essence of autumn—cider. Whether warm and spiced or crisp and refreshing, cider has been a beloved beverage for centuries. Each year on November 18th, cider lovers across the country raise their […]
10th Anniversary of the U.S. Open Cider Championship In 2015, U.S. Open Beer Championship’s judging director, Jon Downing suggested we add several cider categories to the U.S. Open Beer Championship. He told me that more and more ciders were popping over the United States and Canada. The first year, we had 8 categories, then this […]
October – National Cider Month As the leaves begin to turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a glass of cider in hand. October is National Cider Month, a time dedicated to honoring the rich history, craftsmanship, and diversity of this beloved beverage. From […]
Blake’s Hard Cider has invested in a new production facility in Wolcott, New York – a $9 million project to support demand for the Michigan-based cidery’s offerings. Blake’s produced more than 875,000 cases (more than 63,500 barrels) of cider in 2021, and is targeting 1.3 million cases this year (nearly 94,400 barrels), Blake Farms co-owner […]
Standing in the new Plymouth tap-room space of the High Limb cider company, VP of marketing Mary Kate Byrne asks a poignant seasonal question. “Do you like pumpkin?” she says, preparing to crack a can of High Limb cider flavored with the fall favorite. “Pumpkin’s like a very controversial thing.” Despite my beer-snob credentials I […]
(SEATTLE ) – Cider lovers can once again enjoy the annual Cider Summit Seattle, the region’s largest hard cider tasting festival, with a wide selection of food and beverages. Cider Summit Seattle 2024 will take place Friday, September 6 from 3 – 8 p.m. (VIP session begins at 2 p.m.) and Saturday, September 7 from noon – 5 p.m. This […]
SEATTLE (July 16, 2024) – Seattle Cider Co, known for its award-winning line of dry and off-dry offerings and City Fruit, a local nonprofit dedicated to stewarding and harvesting urban fruit trees to increase community access to fresh fruit, are thrilled to celebrate the release of their annual cider collaboration, City Fruit Cider. The one-of-a-kind […]
The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP), now in its 18th year, is the world’s largest cider competition focused on raising the caliber of cider as a category through emphasis on providing clear and helpful feedback to entrants from some of the most experienced palates in the industry, in addition to coveted medals […]
The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP), now in its 18th year, is the world’s largest cider competition focused on raising the caliber of cider as a category through emphasis on providing clear and helpful feedback to entrants from some of the most experienced palates in the industry, in addition to coveted medals […]
Charleston, South Carolina – Total Beverage Solution (‘TBS’) and C&C Group plc (‘C&C’) are proud to announce that TBS will be the new Importer of Magners Irish Cider in the United States. TBS will manage the sales, marketing, and distribution of the whole Magners portfolio of products, beginning June 24th, 2024. Produced in County Tipperary, […]
Blake’s Beverage Company, the collaborative voice of three leading cider brands, Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, and AVID Cider Co., entered 2024 as the nation’s second largest independent cider company. With a strengthened national footprint and a passion for bold, fruit-forward hard beverages crafted from fresh ingredients, Blake’s Beverage Company has entered several new distribution […]
STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin— Taste a wave of refreshment with Ciderboys Melon Mojito, a new limited-release hard cider that balances cool mint, tart lime, crisp apple, and the mellow flavors of juicy watermelon and honeydew. This unexpected combination makes for a cool spin on the popular mojito cocktail. With a spring one-time offering of Melon Mojito, […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon— Portland Cider Company’s Original Gold Cider took home the top award at this year’s International Brewing and Cider Awards held in Manchester and London, United Kingdom. Original Gold, the company’s most-awarded cider, earned its 12th gold medal at this year’s competition, then received the best-in-class trophy at the awards ceremony. This is the […]
Grand Rapids Michigan(May 3) – “Cider Week GR highlights the exceptional cideries across the state, alongside the hard work and dedication of our local family farms,” says Kate Lieto, Associate VP of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids. “It’s a celebration of community, tradition, and the bountiful harvests that keep West Michigan at the forefront of […]
Middlebury, Vermont – Woodchuck Hard Cider, the brand that started the American cider revolution in 1991, is pleased to announce the arrival of several new styles including Nature’s Nectar and Chuck’s Imperials, both now available across the country. Nature’s Nectar and Chuck’s Imperials join a long list of hard ciders crafted by Woodchuck, which have […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon— Portland Cider Company has released its first-ever variety pack, Cidermaker’s Flight, a 12-pack featuring four refreshing options made with Northwest apples. Every pack offers three 12-ounce cans of Pacific Berry, Imperial Peach Tea, Imperial Abbey Apple, and Kinda Dry. The ciders were selected for their diverse flavor profiles, dryness, and ABV, as well […]
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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