For nine straight years, the United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) has been holding an annual trade conference for the existing, and budding, cider industry and community. Affectionately known as CiderCon, the 2019 conference, held in Chicago last week,...
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner which means the grocery store will be displaying all your favorite treats, forcing you to exercise (or not exercise) self-restraint. This year instead of heading straight to the chocolate and candy, consider some of these...
Defining cyser can go one of two ways: is it cider or is it mead? Typically a co-ferment of both honey and apple juice, calling this shot might ultimately be up to the maker. Denver's Colorado Cider Co. opts for the cider handle with its Pome Mel, adding 300 pounds...
Top Data on Cider and Why It Matters to You Through a partnership with Nielsen Data, the United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) has committed to gathering quarterly statistics and data for cideries. Albeit highly beneficial to the producer, these numbers...
A match made on the Columbia River, Oregon-based companies Rooted Event Co. and Slopeswell Cider joined forces to create a handful of recipes focused on pairing with Northwest-made cider. The two Columbia Gorge businesses find themselves in the heart of Oregon...
From farm stand to fermenter, Soquel Cider was born of the Everett Family Farm in Soquel, California, in 2013. The certified-organic farm grows fruit, vegetables and flowers across its 45 acres, peppered with pasture-raised chickens heralded for their eggs and a...
Chicago is the place to be in February if you’re a cider lover. There’s not one, not two but three different events happening over a span of a week. Attend workshops and presentations, tastings and parties as you celebrate and learn about cider. If you’re not keen...
Taproot Cider House in Traverse City, Michigan, goes all apple, all the way. Making ciders in-house as well as using them on the menu, in the kitchen and behind the bar — in addition to apples — Taproot commits to the bittersweet cause. The pub-style food list...
This modern line of ciders — and sister brand to Short's Brewing Co. in Bellaire, Michigan — narrows in on unique blends based on in-state apples, striving to keep most of what they source within their own Antrim County. StarCut Ciders takes a cue from its brewing...
Previously available only at bars and restaurants, and to-go growlers sold at its Fairfield taproom, Jefferson County Ciderworks is now expanding into retail sales with the launch of its new canned cider line. The four packs of 16-ounce cans are now available for...
