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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.

From Orchard to Glass:  Embark on a Scenic Tour in France’s Beautiful Pays d’Othe Region

Wisps of cool gray mist wreath the gothic bell tower of Troyes’ Cathedral and, though spring is not far off, a wintery breeze ruffles the blossoms on the early-blooming plums, scattering their petals like snow. March is perhaps not the loveliest month to visit this...
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Fall in Love with These Delicious Apple Cider Scones

Scones are the ideal treat whether you’re looking for something for breakfast, an afternoon snack or to serve guests for brunch. These subtly sweet scones are anything but hard or stale. Instead, they’re light, pillowy and fluffy – all thanks to the addition of...
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Perfect for Springtime Sipping: 11 Refreshing ciders

As winter gives way to spring, our taste buds crave quenching and satisfying drinks to coincide with the longer days and warmer temperatures. We’ve rounded up 11 ciders from 10 different states (plus one Canadian province) that are sure to have you savoring spring’s...
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Changes in the Air

How Five women across the United States are reshaping the cider scene Women continue to move the cider industry forward, making it better, more creative, more resilient. In honor of Women’s History Month, Cidercraft spoke to five of the changemakers — from orchardists...
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The Sweeter Side of Cider

Spring is here—ok, officially it begins March 20, but.. The sun is flirting with us from the sky, delivering much-needed and ever-more powerful servings of energy and mood-boosting serotonin. The days are getting longer, flowers are beginning to bloom, birds are...
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ACA Welcomes 20 New Certified Pommeliers™ Following CiderCon® 2023

The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce that twenty people have newly earned the title of Certified Pommelier™ as a result of the exam held at CiderCon® 2023 in Chicago, Illinois last month. It is the largest passing cohort of any Certified Pommelier™...
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Book Review: ‘The Lost Orchards’

Liz Copas’ gift to cider enthusiasts and lovers of rural places Herefordshire. Somerset. Devonshire. These are the places the well-informed American cider drinker thinks of when talk turns to English cider and apples. The wonderful new book by Liz Copas, The Lost...
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REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN for the 6th Annual Cidercraft Awards

We are now accepting submissions for the 6th Annual Cidercraft Awards! The top four winning ciders from each category will be awarded medals (platinum, double gold, gold and silver), creating the ultimate cider shopping guide for readers! The ciders will be tasted...
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Bend Cider: Protecting and Giving Back to the Environment

Bend, Oregon, is well known for its beer scene, with more than 30 breweries to choose from. But Bend Cider is serving up ciders that are turning heads — even for diehard beer aficionados — while creating a space for the community to gather and giving back at...
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10 Ciders to Sip Along California’s Coast

A trip down California’s coast provides visitors a surprisingly diverse journey through craft cider. Along the way, you will find hyperlocal experimental ciders sourcing from nearby heirloom orchards along with urban California cideries putting their own spin on...
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