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CIDERCRAFT MAGAZINE

Dedicated to covering cider through an international lens, Cidercraft magazine publishes twice annually and touches over 100,000 readers each release, tapping into the insight of the trade and call of the consumer in each issue. We profile the artisans behind the craft alongside the powerhouses that produce for the public, while exploring the regions and orchards, meeting the movers and shakers in the industry, listing original cocktail recipes from industry bar chefs and match professional pairings with cider-friendly cuisine.

 

Privately owned-and-operated by the female-led Sip Publishing, the team behind the award-winning regional beverage publication Sip Northwest, Cidercraft is the first and only print publication dedicated to cider in the Americas and now covers cider around the world.

Cidercraft devotes itself to shining a light on the evolution and resurgence of one of the oldest beverages on the planet, bringing both education and appreciation of the drink to the people.

Cidercraft magazine is available in both print and digital versions, and weekly online.

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @cidercraftmag.

The Spiciest Cider On Earth?

The Imperial Ghost could be the spiciest cider in existence today. Named after the infamous ghost pepper, the Imperial Ghost is a beverage that seems too spicy to be true. But why create such an extraordinary inferno for the mouth? In the words of Bee Well Mead and...

In The Press: Craft Cider Makes Headlines, Winter 24-25

Wintertime may be the quietest season, but the news about cider was loud and clear: Hard cider is (still) on the rise and more professionals are getting involved in the industry than ever before. Those trends were evident at the cider community’s annual CiderCon...

Carlson Orchards Hard Cider Unveils Bold New Branding for 2025 

 New look meets same great taste as heritage flavors are reimagined with innovative new cider styles  Harvard, MA – March 4, 2025: Carlson Orchards Hard Cider is excited to announce the rollout of its refreshed branding, set to debut this March. The updated design...

Schilling Cider’s Excelsior Imperial Apple Goes Climate Neutral

Over the course of more than a decade, Auburn-based Schilling Cider has carved out a formidable piece of the Pacific Northwest market with ciders that focus less on connoisseurs and more on appealing to the palates of drinkers for whom cider may not be the first...

Now Accepting Entries – 8th Annual Cidercraft Awards!

The Cidercraft Awards return for their eighth year, celebrating the best in cider! The top four winning ciders from each category will receive Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver medals, creating the ultimate resource for cider lovers and industry professionals....

2 Towns Ciderhouse Co-Founder Aaron Sarnoff-Wood Honored with Excellence in Leadership Award

2 Towns Ciderhouse Co-Founder & VP of Sales, Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, has been awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award by the American Cider Association.

Three New Books Added to ACA Cider Education Resources

The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce the release of three new books as part of its ongoing commitment to cider education. The first, The Draught Cider Manual and Study Guide by Ambrosia Borowski, is a thorough guide to draught beverage systems and...

A Limited Release Celebrating Finnriver’s 15th Anniversary and Honoring Tradition, Craft, and Community

CHIMACUM, WASHINGTON – January 16, 2025 – Finnriver Farm & Cidery unveils its most ambitious creation yet: a 10-year aged Pommeau that marries centuries-old French tradition with Pacific Northwest craftsmanship. This collector-worthy spirit, released to...

Non-alcoholic cider is here to stay

As the sober movement gains momentum, it’s safe to say that the new market for non-alcoholic cider is here to stay. “The NA market is on a spectacular growth trajectory as consumers seek alternatives to alcoholic beverages,” says Lee Larsen, co-founder and CEO of 2...

Sweating apples with Sowams Cider

Sweating is a process of holding fruit postharvest in storage conditions that allow the apples to soften and ripen in preparation for cidermaking. The difference between sweating and simply storing apples, explains Spencer Morris of Sowams Cider Works Company in...

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