KENNESAW, Georgia – Dry County Brewing Company is once again branching out. This June, the award-winning Kennesaw-based brewery and distillery urge you to reach for a High Branch. It’s a naturally gluten-free, craft hard cider made from a blend of hand-picked, freshly pressed Washington state apples with no extra sugars or flavors. Somewhat ironically, Dry […]
Tacoma, Washington – After the wide distribution gains and huge sales growth of Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider in bottles over the past few years we are pleased to announce that 4-packs of 14.9 oz. (440 mL) Organic Cider Cans have arrived in the US! Crisp, clean, and with wonderful flavor that’s true to the apple […]
MINNEAPOLIS — Number 12 Cider was founded in 2014 by Steve Hance and Colin Post. Their love for apples and cider making goes back decades to their time growing up as neighbors in New Brighton, Minnesota. They have won numerous awards for their cider including gold medals at the Great Lakes International Cider & Perry […]
(PORTLAND, Oregon) –– Cider Summit Portland, a popular artisanal hard cider tasting festival, was scheduled to celebrate its 10th annual event this June at The Fields Park in the Pearl District. With the need to maintain social distancing in the face of COVID-19, Cider Summit is instead bringing cider to the people with a Festival […]
RICHMOND, Virginia — Buskey Cider is releasing their popular summer seasonal cider, Watermelon Rosemary Cider, starting this Friday, May 15th at 12pm. The cider will be available in 16 oz. cans and 32 oz. crowlers through delivery and pick up via their website to most parts of Virginia, and in 16oz cans only through distribution […]
SHERBORN, Mass. — Stormalong Cider, a Massachusetts-based cidery, has announced the release of a new Heirloom Variety 4-Pack as part of the company’s Rare Apple Series. The variety pack includes a mix of four distinct, dry ciders made with New England Heirloom apples all packaged in 16 ounce cans. The mission of our Rare Apple […]
ALBANY, New York — Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery based in Albany, has announced that Sonya del Peral, co-founder and manager, has been named to Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward Re-Opening Advisory Board. “Nine Pin Cider is so honored to represent New York’s craft beverage sector on Governor Cuomo’s advisory board for […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon. –– Portland Cider Co. has launched a membership club with a rolling subscription that delivers a monthly cider box straight to the front door. The Portland Cider Club features a monthly curated Portland Cider six-pack selection of 19.2-ounce “Proper Pint” cans––with a different selection of ciders every month––hand selected and delivered to members’ […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon – Portland Cider Co. flagship Kinda Dry cider is now available in 12-ounce cans sold in six-pack boxes. Kinda Dry joins the company’s existing lineup of six-pack cans including Pineapple Rosé, Peach Berry and a rotating seasonal (currently RazzBerry). The company’s best-selling product and winner of multiple gold medals, Kinda Dry is an […]
Corvallis, Oregon — SeekOut Real Hard Seltzer invites all adventurers looking for an authentic seltzer made with fresh-pressed fruits and zero added sugar to experience premium craft hard seltzer at its finest. Made by Oregon’s largest craft cider producer 2 Towns Ciderhouse, SeekOut Seltzer is the result of the same philosophy that 2 Towns has […]
ARMADA, Michigan – To help with the current demand and need, Armada-based Blake’s Hard Cider will supply liquid hand sanitizer anywhere in the State of Michigan. The distillery will manufacture and distribute gallon-size hand sanitizer for hospitals and large businesses and in 8-oz spray bottle size available for purchase for the public and free for […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon – Portland Cider Co. has announced the release of Ciderade as the newest product in its small batch series. Ciderade is a refreshing cider made with 100% Northwest apples brightened with freshly squeezed lemons and limes. It also replenishes with electrolytes sourced from sea salt harvested in Netarts Bay along the Oregon Coast […]
ARMADA, Michigan – Blake’s Hard Cider, the Midwest’s largest craft cidery, keeps its promise to “be kinder” in everything they do. For the third year this April, BHC is releasing its fun and refreshing semi-sweet cider, Rainbow Seeker. Extremely popular with consumers, Rainbow Seeker has taken the market by storm with its light and tropical […]
RICHMOND, Virginia — Will Correll, the founder and CEO of Buskey Cider in Richmond, Virginia, is going without pay for the foreseeable future in order to cover the costs to pay for employees during the crisis. Additionally, his wife, Elle, who was also employed by Buskey as the sales and marketing director, has given up […]
Albany, New York — Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, will now offer shipping hard cider directly to customers’ doors in NewYork State. The New York State Liquor Authority has madethis channel of trade available to cideries in New York State during theclosure period for tasting rooms due to the COVID-19 situation. Nine […]
Healdsburg, California – California Caboose Cider announced today a new addition to its portfolio, Hold the Line, a hard cider dedicated to the firefighters and first responders who fought tirelessly to save Sonoma County during the Kincade Fires in Fall of 2019. California Caboose Cider, a small-production hard cider company based in Healdsburg, plans to […]
Ace Premium Craft Ciders are pleased to announce the launch of ACE Guava, a 5 percent ABV Brazilian pink guava cider that is tropical and fruity tasting with a dry finish. It is orange in color and zesty. It will be put in 6-pack 12-ounce cans in February and be sold throughout our 49 state […]
MIDDLEBURY, Vermont — Woodchuck Hard Cider is gearing up for another year full of product innovation. Over the past couple of years, Woodchuck has taken a new approach to their liquids with styles like Bubbly Pearsecco, Bubbly Rose and Sangria. This year fans will see the release of two (2) new styles: Sippin’ Citrus and […]
Niles, IL – Winesellers Ltd., the family-owned, global importer and marketer of fine wines, is proud to announce the introduction of Dunkertons Organic ‘Craft’ Cider Can in 330ml / 4pk (SRP $14.99). The cidery is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2020, after vanguard founders Ivor and Susie Dunkerton were inspired to craft organic ciders in […]
Harrisburg, PA – Wyndridge Farm LLC of Dallastown, York County won Best in Show today at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show, with their Cider, Northern Spy. Northern Spy, a Heritage Reserve cider, was fermented entirely with Northern Spy apples from Peters Orchards in Gardners, Pa. The acidic cider was described as aromatic and bright. Northern […]
(Middlebury, VT) – Wyder’s® Hard Cider joins many other hard cider brands by offering their cider in cans. The combination of consumer lifestyle trends and production capabilities have led to this shift for Wyder’s. The change started this past fall with the discontinuation of their Pear and Raspberry 22oz bottle and replacing them with the […]
ARMADA, Michigan – Blake’s Hard Cider, the Midwest’s largest craft cidery, will spread the warmth this winter through its newest Kinder Cider – Saint Cheri – available beginning Dec. 1, 2019. As part of the company’s ‘Kinder Cider’ philanthropic product series, Blake’s Hard Cider has partnered with the Empowerment Plan, a Detroit-based nonprofit that employs […]
Charlotte, North Carolina – Bold Rock, the #2 cider brand in the United States has signed a partnership agreement to become part of Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV), a unique platform created to support the growth ambitions of leading regional craft adult beverage companies. Through this partnership, Bold Rock becomes ABV’s fourth partner brand, combining with […]
2019 U.S. Open Cider Championship Medal Winners & Grand National ChampionIn the sixth annual U.S. Open Cider Championship, cideries, wineries and breweries from Hawaii to Iceland entered over 300 ciders representing 24 different styles. The final round of judging was held in Buffalo, New York, and the judges were from Niagara College Teaching Winery, Niagara […]
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas-based Austin Eastciders is the number one cider in the Texas Grocery Channel with a 43% share of the cider category*. The brand is the only craft cider in recent memory to hold the premier spot in Texas. Known for their palate-pleasing blended ciders – like the recent runaway success Watermelon – […]
STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin – Ciderboys is shaking things up with a new limited release, Banana Bliss. The first of its kinds, this banana-infused hard cider balances flavors of freshly-picked strawberries, delicious tart apple, and aromatic banana for a smooth finish. Ciderboys hopes consumers can relive summer vibes all fall long; Banana Bliss is like a […]
Come to North Carolina for the seventh annual CiderFest NC fundraiser, featuring ample tastings of hard cider, mead and apple wine, along with artisanal food, live music, workshops, a kids zone, and more along the scenic French Broad River. As the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Green Built Alliance, the al-fresco event will be […]
CORVALLIS, Oregon – Released just in time to keep the ghouls away, Hollow Jack’D is making a glorious comeback this fall season. We stay true to our no shortcuts philosophy when creating this imperial cider by using locally sourced ingredients. “We are proud to be using locally grown pumpkins, sourced 10 miles from our Tap […]
ARMADA, Michigan — Blake’s Hard Cider, the Midwest’s largest craft cidery known for its farm-to-can process, introduces Blake’s Lite Cider line, a variety of hard ciders crafted with Michigan apples with zero net sugar and only 100 calories. The dry, slightly tart light ciders are offered in three flavors – lime mojito, mixed berry and […]
Vermont Cider Maker’s Association (VCMA) is proud to bring Vermont Cider Classic to Waterbury, VT for the second year in a row. Vermont Cider Classic is a celebration of Vermont cideries, an event created for cider lovers and those looking to see what our great state has to offer. Tickets will include a Cider Classic […]
WALLINGFORD, Connecticut — Stormalong Cider, a Massachusetts-based cidery, along with Blue Hills Orchard of Wallingford, CT, has announced a collaboration in launching an unfiltered hard cider as part of Stormalong’s new Farmstand Series. Featuring the quintessential McIntosh variety blended with other New England favorites, this unfiltered hard cider is reminiscent of Blue Hills Orchard’s farmstand […]
After much time spent on build out and recovering after the 2019 Northern California floods, we are pleased to announce the opening of the Golden State Cider taproom in Sebastopol. All of our core ciders as well as Harvest Series, California Farms Series and taproom only exclusives will be available. Managed by Matt Bardelsky and […]
Washington Cider Week is coming. From September 5th to 15th, cidermakers, cider bars, tastings and events across Washington will be schooling us in cider across the state. This maker-driven festival features events that are as diverse as Washington’s cidermakers themselves: From Herbstock in Bellingham – a music festival hosted by Primus’ Tim “Herb” Alexander – […]
ALBANY, New York — Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, announced the release of Cucumber Lime Light Cider, the first in the company’s new light cider series that honors New York cider’s colonial roots. In colonial New York, ciderkin, as it was called, was produced by soaking the remaining apple pomace from the […]
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Preparations are underway for Diskin Cider’s new product line launch. Nashville’s first and only craft cidery will host a beach themed party for their new hard seltzer line “Lola” at their tasting room on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 from 12 pm to 12 am. The family friendly, all-ages event is free and […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon –– Portland Cider Company has kicked off its fourth annual Community Cider program, which features a cider made with 100% recycled backyard apples and fruit from neighborhoods in the Portland Metro area. The ciderhouse is calling upon the community to donate its fallen and unwanted backyard apples, as well as other fruits and […]
MIDDLEBURY, Vermont — Woodchuck® Hard Cider is excited to announce the release of Odd Crush, a special brut, made in collaboration with Farnum Hill Ciders. The name “Odd Crush” points to our drastically different styles, which originally sparked the diverse new era in American hard ciders. In VT, Woodchuck paved the way for popular six-pack […]
RICHMOND, Virginia — Buskey Cider located in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia has released a 100 calorie light craft cider, Buskey Mojito Light Cider. This new cider is available on tap and in 12 oz. cans in the cidery, and will be rolling out in distribution across the state in early August. The […]
Next month, Mass Bay Brewing Company – best known for its Harpoon and UFO labels – will celebrate the five-year anniversary of establishing an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). A lot has changed in the beer industry since 2014 when the Boston-headquartered craft beer company transitioned nearly half of its business to employees. Growth of […]
What: 10th annual Cider Summit Seattle featuring nearly 200 ciders, cider cocktails and apple spirits. Where: Lake Union Park @ MOHAI – 860 Terry Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109 When: Friday, September 6 from 3pm-8pm (VIP at 2pm) and Saturday, September 7 from 12n-5pm. Other: Oregon Fruit Products Fruit Cider Challenge. Several cideries will produce […]
MIDDLEBURY, Vermont — There is another mate joining from across the pond. Magners® Irish Cider is bringing new innovation to the US for the first time in a while with Magners Berry. Magners Berry has been a fan favorite overseas, and the Magners US team has received many requests to bring it stateside. Currently, Magners […]
Portland, Oregon – The competition was fierce, the decisions are in, and the winners are delicious! Eight lucky Pacific Northwest cideries took home fourteen gold medals at the Northwest Cider Association‘s 7th Annual Portland International Cider Cup (PICC) awards tonight. 2 Towns Ciderhouse won the competition’s highest honor and the Cup—the Best of Show Award. […]
AUSTIN, Texas – Rosé season hits Texas early and craft cidermaker Austin Eastciders welcomes this year’s rising temps with the release of a dry Rosé Cider. Inspired by the classic summer drink, the new offering is a permanent addition to the East Austin-based cidery’s family of easy-drinking ciders. It’s available in six-packs, twelve-packs and on […]
PORTLAND, Oregon – Cider Summit Portland, an artisanal hard cider tasting festival, returns to Portland June 21 and June 22 at The Fields Park, located at 1099 NW Overton St. in Portland’s Pearl District. The 9th annual event will present tastings of nearly 200 hard ciders from the industry’s leading cidermakers, many of whom will […]
ARMADA, Michigan – It is a sure sign of summer when Blake’s Hard Cider releases its ‘Kinder Cider’ summer edition, which will hit shelves on April 1. Rainbow Seeker, the tropical-inspired craft hard cider combines a blend of Michigan-grown apples infused with pineapple and a hint of sage. As part of the company’s ‘Kinder Cider’ […]
Can words describe the first breath of spring? Treat your senses to a fresh awakening and find the enticing joy of fruit and flowers at the 2019 Cider Rite of Spring. Taste from over 100 unique ciders from the Northwest’s boldest and best cidermakers. From the floral and field flavors in freshly-tapped casks of heritage […]
CORVALLIS, Oregon — 2 Towns Ciderhouse is making moves and switching up its entire seasonal lineup this year. “We’re always trying to innovate and push the bounds of what cider can be,” said Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, 2 Towns Ciderhouse founder. “We continue to release new ciders to keep building on the foundation of our past loved […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon – Portland Cider Co. has announced the upcoming release of Pineapple Rosé, a brand-new summer seasonal cider. Bursting with fresh juicy pineapples, Pineapple Rosé boasts a pretty in pink hue from a splash of Northwest-grown blueberries. “We’ve been working on releasing our own rosé cider for a while now, but wanted to wait […]
CHICAGO— Crispin Cider Co., known for its portfolio of ciders made with fresh-pressed apples and pears, continues to innovate with the debut of a new variety pack of 12 oz. slim cans, available now nationwide. Among the featured flavors are portfolio staples Crispin Rosé and Crispin Brut, along with a delicious new flavor, Crispin Pearsecco. […]
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Diskin Cider, Nashville’s first and only craft cidery, will be officially launching a brand new seasonal cider called WeHo at their upcoming Wassail Fest event taking place this Friday, February 22. The inaugural Wassail Fest event honors the traditional revelry of wassailing (Old English for “Be Healthy”), a rollicking medieval drinking custom […]
