(Oxford, Ohio) – Cideries from California to the United Kingdom sent in over 160 ciders representing 15 different styles for 2016 U.S. Open Cider Championship. The U.S. Open Cider judging had an additional international touch since the final judging occurred at the Kame & Kettle Beer Works in Fonthill, Ontario near Niagara College. Judges were […]

Angry Orchard and Eden Specialty Cider today announced the release of Understood in Motion 01, a new collaboration cider born of friendship among two Northeast cider makers, as well as a shared commitment to raising awareness of the American cider industry. This cider is Angry Orchard’s first American collaboration. Additional Understood in Motionciders, named for […]

Join us for a fun filled day celebrating all things apple cider! Several guest cideries will be on site to sample and sell their ciders just in time for Thanksgiving! (Noble Cider Asheville, Bull City Ciderworks Durham, Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill York SC, Shacksbury Vermont), Learn the cider making process from start to […]

Cider Week Virginia 2016 will showcase locally fermented ciders from across the Commonwealth. From Nov. 11-20, a bevy of tastings, workshops and other events invites cider lovers to experience this historic craft firsthand while fostering economic growth and tourism. This year marks the third annual Virginia Cider Week. In 2012, Gov. McDonnell made a Virginia […]

Cidermakers have been quietly producing glorious nectar for years—now they’re just cranking out a whole lot more hard cider, thanks to the ongoing interest in “session” drinking and how easy it is to make. We’re finally converts, not because it’s everywhere but because it’s good…and, increasingly, great. With help from Jeff Smith, owner of Bushwhacker […]

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The number of farm cider makers in New York state has tripled in just two years, reflecting the surge in popularity for the alcoholic beverage. Numbers released in October show the state has 24 licensed farm cideries, up from just eight in 2014. Farm cideries are required to use apples grown […]

The Semi-Dry pours clear, with no head and not much of a nose aside from a vaguely yeasty, apple aroma. It’s interesting—far more interesting that I was expecting, in the same way that a good apple cider is far more interesting than a store-bought apple juice. Shacksbury used a mix of dessert and bittersweet apples […]

One of my best friends in college never drank beer. When I say beer, I’m talking the entire spectrum of products — no crafts, no cheap 30 packs and certainly no crazy sours. He was a spirits and cider guy, specifically the latter. No matter the place we were drinking, no matter the specials scribbled […]

Albemarle Ciderworks in Albemarle County is just one of 20 Virginia businesses that will split nearly $800,000 in grant money from the United States Department of Agriculture. Albemarle Ciderworks was awarded $250,000 by the Virginia Rural Development Office to expand the business. The Shelton family started Albemarle Ciderworks from humble beginnings almost 10 years ago. […]

First produced in the fall of 2010, Ace Pumpkin Cider is a seasonal favorite. Its unique orange color and full rich flavor will leave you craving more. This seasonal Cider is released after Labor Day and available throughout fall. Ace Pumpkin is perfect for the pumpkin lover that just can’t get enough.  Ideal for Halloween […]