America Cider Association Elects 2 New Members to Board of Directors
Two new members have been elected to the American Cider Associations (ACA) board of directors, the hard cider industry trade group announced last week.
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Hard Cider in a Chapter Primed for Growth, But Needs to ‘Claim the Throne’
The 15th annual CiderCon took place in Chicago earlier this month, drawing about 850 attendees and cider industry members to the Windy City for the American Cider Association’s (ACA) annual industry conference and trade show.
Former Dairy Farmers of America Exec to Lead American Cider Association
The American Cider Association (ACA) has named its next CEO. Monica Cohen, a former executive for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), has been appointed CEO of the hard cider trade association, taking over less than a month ahead of the ACA’s largest annual industry event, CiderCon (February 4-7).
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Bryant’s Cider is Now Open for Business in Shockoe Bottom
Bryant’s Cider customers can finally have a taste of Richmond’s finest brut, hard ciders straight from the taps again.
Cider Industry Veterans Caitlin Braam and Tim Larsen Launch Yonder Cider and The Source
After a decade working for some of the best known brands in the cider industry, Caitlin Braam is launching twin projects of her own: Yonder Cider and The Source.
Last Call: Wholesaler Purchasing Bounces Back in May; Terry Hopper Exits Vermont Cider Co.
The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s monthly Beer Purchasers’ Index bounced back from a dismal 35 reading in April to an overall index of 66 in May. Long-time Vermont Cider Co. executive Terry Hopper is exiting the maker of Woodchuck Hard Cider, effective today. And more industry news bites.
Cider Summit Portland Celebrates 10th Annual Event with Festival To-Go Tasting Kit
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 To-Go Tasting Kit, available now through June 16.
American Cider Association’s Michelle McGrath on Creativity and Innovation in Response to COVID-19
With the loss of tasting room and on-premise sales, members of the American Cider Association have been forced to pivot to curbside sales, virtual tastings and bundles sold through e-commerce, ACA executive director Michelle McGrath explained.
Buskey Cider Releases First Rum Barrel Aged Cider, Tropical RUMble Cider, for Scott’s Addition Collab Crawl
Buskey Cider is releasing their first rum barrel aged cider, crafted with dragonfruit, kiwi, and, of course, tropical vibes.
Regional Cider Brands Grew Sales, Category Share in 2019
Cider category dollar share shrank in 2019, however, the growth of regional and local producers proved to be a bright spot, Danny Brager, senior VP of market research firm Nielsen’s beverage alcohol practice, shared Thursday during the American Cider Association’s (ACA) annual CiderCon conference in Oakland, California.
Nine Pin Ciderworks Releases Cucumber Lime Light Cider
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.
Vermont Cider Company Introduces Magners Berry Flavor in US
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.
Heavy Seas Beer Launches E.Krispers Cider
Baltimore-based independent brewery, Heavy Seas Beer (Clipper City Imports, a division of Clipper City Brewing LP), of Baltimore Maryland, announced today the launch of E.Krispers Cider.
Alter Ego Cider Launches 2 Canned Ciders
Alter Ego Cider, a small-batch, artisanal cidery owned and operated by winemakers in Portland, Oregon, has launched two ciders in cans: The Brut and The Guardian Angel. A third cider, The Dark Royale, will follow in the coming months.
C Squared Ciders to Release English Hybrid Cider
C Squared Ciders, a Denver, CO-based independent craft cidery announced the release of Drake, the second offering from their high end and barrel-aged Sailor Series. Drake is an English-American Hybrid Cider made with heritage Chisel Jersey apples.
Common Cider Company Releases Ginger Pear Seasonal
Common Cider Company, an Auburn, California company, is excited to announce the release of Ginger Pear, their Fall/Winter Seasonal. It is a true pear cider, made with fresh pear juice from Bartlett and D’Anjou varieties grown in Oregon and Washington.
Portland Cider Expands Distribution to Northern California
Portland Cider Co. is taking its award-winning Northwest ciders to California. The cider house has signed on with three distributors in Northern California to provide the region with a range of Portland Cider Co.’s products. The distributors include: