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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.

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In The Press: Craft Cider Makes Headlines, Fall 20

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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...

Blake’s Beverage Company Is Going International

The largest independent cider company in the U.S. is expanding distribution to Japan and Alaska ARMADA, MI, October 28, 2024 – After a year of rapid domestic growth, Blake’s Beverage Company, the recently launched national collaboration of three cider...

Why perry deserves a place in your glass: a review of ‘Perry – A Drinker’s Guide’

Perry is having a bit of a moment, and it’s long overdue. A well-made perry, an ancient beverage fermented from the juice of pears, is a thing of beauty. It can conjure thrilling comparisons to an ethereal white wine, or evoke visions of something with a larger tannic...

Utah’s New Dendric Estate Launches Production of Premier Dry Mountain Ciders

KAMAS, Utah (Oct. 1, 2024) Located in the Kamas Valley of northeastern Utah, just 20 minutes from Park City, the new 20-acre Dendric Estate announces their first production season is officially underway, and plans to bring their line of high-quality, dry mountain...

In The Press: Craft Cider Makes Headlines, Summer 2024

More and more people are talking about craft cider than ever before, especially in the news. As the industry continues to make headlines, Cidercraft is keeping a close watch on business news and the emerging trends. This summer, North American cider is in the press...

Cider Y’all: Austin Eastciders Debuts First Brand Refresh

New packaging brings a taste of Texas to cider fans nationwide AUSTIN, Texas, September 24, 2024 – Austin Eastciders, Texas’ favorite cider and the Southwestern team behind the country’s largest independent cider producer Blake’s Beverage Company, announces...

Celebrate National Cider Month: A Tribute to Craft Cider & Community

Explore the Artistry of Cidermaking and Support Local Cideries this October SEATTLE, WA - September 12, 2024 - October marks the fifth annual National Cider Month, a beloved tradition founded by Schilling Hard Cider to celebrate craftsmanship and...

Portland Cider’s 9th Annual Fruit Forward Drive Creates Community Cider and Brandy With a Purpose

CLACKAMAS, Ore. — September 5, 2024 — Portland Cider Co. is providing a second chance for the area’s unwanted fruit tree bounties. The ninth annual Fruit Forward Drive collects and presses donated edible-quality apples and pears from neighborhoods...

Fall Hard: Blake’s Hard Cider Announces This Year’s Fall Flavors!

ARMADA, MI, August 22, 2024 – Blake’s Hard Cider, the Michigan family-owned craft cidery with roots in Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill’s 78 years of generational farming, is serving up the season’s finest flavors with three releases this fall: NEW Cider Mill...