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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Seattle Cider Company, known for its award-winning line of dry and off-dry offerings, is excited to announce the arrival of VIVID Light Cider, the company’s new brand family. VIVID Light Cider will feature the company’s signature Light Cider recipe as “Tart Apple,” alongside three new crisp and refreshing light cider offerings. VIVID will launch in […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon — Portland Cider Co. is celebrating the new year with the launch of its seasonal Mango Mimosa Cider and its limited-run pub favorite, English Pub Cider. The releases coincide with Oregon Cider Week, January 13 to January 21. Mango Mimosa is a sunny, fruit-forward cider made with ripe mango and a splash of […]
ARMADA, Michigan – Through a momentous partnership announced today, Michigan-based Blake’s Hard Cider and Texas-based Austin Eastciders are coming together, alongside the Pacific Northwest’s Avid Cider Company (acquired by Blake’s Hard Cider last year), to rekindle a piece of American history and supercharge the resurgence of the cider category. The uniting of these three brands […]
ARMADA, Michigan— Blake’s Hard Cider (BHC), the Midwest’s largest craft cidery marking its 10th anniversary this year, is doubling down on fall releases with a new core hard cider and the return of past favorites. The newly released American Berry Imperial-style hard cider is made with 100% pressed apples and real blueberries. This autumn also […]
ALBANY, New York — Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York State’s first farm cidery, is bringing the taste of fall to cider lovers a little earlier this year––and this one is for the apple lovers. Apple Pie-Secco is crafted from 100% New York apples from Samascott Orchards, located in Kinderhook, N.Y. The cider is aged with […]
The heart of downtown Boise will witness history on Saturday, Oct. 7, as the inaugural Idaho Cider Fest comes to life from noon to 6 p.m. at the Freak Alley Gallery. This event celebrates the region’s burgeoning cider culture, as cider enthusiasts from far and wide gather to sip cider together! The highlight of the […]
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – After a brief hiatus, the iconic American brand Crispin Cider returns to shelves in October, thanks to a licensing agreement finalized between Minneapolis Cider Company and Molson Coors. The new deal will see Minneapolis Cider take over all aspects of day-to-day brand management, including new product innovation, production, and sales through its […]
Angry Orchard, a brand of The Boston Beer Co., is giving the people what they want this fall: more apples. Despite pumpkin everything taking over, Angry Orchard is here to solidify the mighty apple as the real flavor of fall. According to a recent survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of Boston Beer Co., […]
SHERBORN, Massachusetts— Stormalong Cider, an award-winning Massachusetts-based cidery, announced the release of POG Punch, a fruited cider made in collaboration with digital cider guide, CiderScene. POG Punch is inspired by the classic Hawaiian beverage made from passionfruit, orange, and guava juice. This limited-release cider features a blend of Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Empire, and McIntosh apples […]
The EV fleet rollout exemplifies Schilling‘s commitment to sustainable practices and aligns with Schilling’s annual carbon inventories and greenhouse gas reduction goals. This is one of many projects in the works to achieve its carbon reduction goals. The company’s Co-Founder & CEO Colin Schilling stated, “We are committed to leading our industry forward to a […]
The Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition is the world’s largest cider judging. The 17th Annual GLINTCAP was held on May 17-19, 2023. Here are the winners. PRODUCERS OF THE YEAR Micro Cidermaker of the Year – 5,000 Gallons or Less Empyrical Orchards and Cider – Snohomish, Washington Small Cidermaker of the Year – […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon(June) – Juicy, refreshing, fruit-forward ciders are the theme of the latest releases from Portland Cider Co. This month, cider fans will see the return of the tropical Passion Orange Guava cider and the launch of a brand-new Grapefruit Gimlet cider. Passion Orange Guava is summertime in a glass (or right out of the […]
PORTLAND, OREGON – 2023 Northwest Cider Cup winners were announced Thursday evening, at Polaris Hall in Portland, Oregon. Simultaneously, the results of this competitive showdown of cider and perry excellence streamed live on Northwest Cider Association’s Instagram feed @nwcider. The Portland crowd, a vibrant grouping of nearly 200 makers, industry professionals and cider enthusiasts, donning dress-to-impress […]
The American Cider Association (ACA) is launching Dry Cider July on July First to highlight hard ciders containing zero grams of residual sugar. The Association is encouraging others to join the campaign through social media with the hashtags #dryciderjuly and #pickdrycider. This year the association will be working with their partners at Cider Culture to […]
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Diskin Cider is celebrating the 5-year anniversary of its tasting room opening with a block party and live music festival at their cidery tasting room on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 12 pm to 11 pm. This event is free, for all ages, and open to the public, and will be jam-packed […]
WALDEN, New York — As the weather heats up, Angry Orchard, the leading U.S. cider maker, is turning up the fruit and flavor by launching a brand-new Blueberry Rosé Hard Cider. An evolution of the fan-favorite Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Blueberry Rosé breaks from the tried and true by combining the crisp, juicy flavors […]
Stem Ciders’ newest experimental cider release is truly one small step for cider, and one giant leap for cider-kind. CAPSTONE is an experimental hoppy cider with raspberry and Meyer lemon created in collaboration with Advanced Space. The Westminster, CO-based company, which supports the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space, owns and operates the CAPSTONE […]
Portland, Oregon – The Pacific Northwest’s premier cider competition is back with a new name – “NW Cider Cup,” formerly the Portland International Cider Cup – and new categories, just in time to celebrate 10 years in a rapidly growing industry. “Our region’s cider industry is evolving and so are we,” says Emily Ritchie, Executive […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon – Portland Cider Company is elevating its Abbey Apple Cider beyond its humble taproom-only origins into cans. This small-batch series release was an immediate favorite of pub regulars when a limited quantity was made in 2021, prompting its wider release. In Abbey Apple, Northwest apples are fermented with Belgian Trappist ale yeast, resulting […]
Corvallis, Oregon – Expanding into a new and fast-growing beverage category, 2 Towns Ciderhouse unleashes TeaREX Killer TeaTM, a premium hard tea brand focused on Jurassic-sized flavor, high-quality ingredients, and a roarsome 8% ABV. TeaREX Killer Tea is the latest innovation under the 2 Towns total beverage umbrella and, along with its flagship 2 Towns […]
The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce that twenty people have newly earned the title of Certified Pommelier™ as a result of the exam held at CiderCon® 2023 in Chicago, Illinois last month. It is the largest passing cohort of any Certified Pommelier™ exam to date. The new Certified Pommeliers™ are: Ann Marie Thornton […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon – Portland Cider Company is beginning the new year with a bright, sunny new seasonal cider: Mango Mimosa. This fruit-forward cider pairs Northwest apples with ripe mangos and a bright splash of citrus for a trip to the tropics. “Mango Mimosa captures the essence of summer in a can,” said Helen Lewis, marketing […]
The Rise, Fall, And Rise Again Of Hard Apple Cider In America(September 12) – When the pilgrims first arrived in America, edible pomes probably weren’t even indigenous to New England. In case you’re unfamiliar, the term “pome” encompasses the family of fruits that includes apples, pears, loquats, medlars, and quinces — and the country’s first foodies […]
CLACKAMAS, Orgon – As the days grow colder and the nights grow longer, Portland Cider Company is pouring liquid sunshine on the wintry Pacific Northwest weather with its refreshing, limited-run Lemon Drop Cider. Sweet-tart Meyer lemons provide a balanced citrus flavor, which is enhanced by delicate notes of cider-steeped elderflower, adding complexity. The cider is […]
WALDEN, New York – Angry Orchard, the nation’s leading cider maker, announced the launch of Angry Orchard Hardcore Dark Cherry Apple Imperial Hard Cider. Imperial higher ABV options are driving growth across beer, FMB and cider categories, so Angry Orchard’s newest innovation marks the brand’s first nationally available 8% ABV cider. Made with traditional bittersweet […]
LAFAYETTE, Colorado – Giddyup! In just five months since Stem Ciders acquired Howdy Beer, the two brands have been busy working on growing wider national distribution. Today, Stem Ciders and Howdy are excited to share even more exciting news, which seeks to open the next great frontier for both brands. After nearly 10 years at […]
Bishop Cider, a Dallas-based hard cider manufacturer, opened the newest location of their Cidercade entertainment venue in Fort Worth, TX on August 23, 2022 at 5pm. Cidercade has dozens of taps of Bishop Cider, serves artisanal food, and offers an “entertainment buffet” where patrons pay a nominal admission fee, and all games and activities are […]
SEATTLE – Yonder Cider, one of Washington’s top independent cider producers, is changing the game of craft cider as they celebrate two wild and crazy years in business. Created out of a true love for cider and all things apples, Yonder Cider launched in August 2020 during the heart of the pandemic, selling its first […]
Red Clay Ciderworks Releases Chai Jacked Seasonal Can on Saturday, August 27th in Charlotte, NC. Chai Jacked is their most anticipated seasonal cider of the year. It features Appalachai’s chai spice, a touch of brown sugar, & real pumpkin puree. Yes, it’s a pumpkin cider, but the overall flavor combination makes this sweater weather pleaser […]
LAFAYETTE, Colorado – Stem Ciders is getting a little wild by teaming up with their longtime partner, Denver Zoo, for the wider release of Flock Star, which has now evolved into a watermelon cider. Originally released in 2021 to commemorate the Zoo’s Flock Party, one of the organization’s largest fundraising events, Flock Star began as […]
LAFAYETTE, Colorado – One of Stem Ciders’ most inventive culinary-inspired ciders is moving to the main stage as A Salted Cucumber, their iconic cucumber cider, now joins the Stem Ciders flagship lineup. Crafted with 100% fresh-pressed apples from the Pacific Northwest, A Salted Cucumber is dry-hopped with Cascade and Citra hops. It is then finished […]
