Cidermakers are beginning to feel the effects of climate change, but it seems the worst repercussions for apple growers (and cider drinkers) are just over the horizon. A case study conducted by the USDA and Wisconsin-based orchard and cidery, Brix Cider Farm,...
With cider gaining so much popularity in recent years, finding a great glass to enjoy has become that much easier. And while there are plenty of styles and options to explore, diehard cider enthusiasts may want to take their love for cider even further. Making your...
I recently visited a brewer friend at his brewpub for drinks. While chatting about current events, a somewhat wobbly patron approached our table to tell us (or my friend, rather): “I wish I had your job. Mine is so boring. I wish I could just sit around all day and...
When it comes to hops, more often than not, you’ll find them in beer. Hops are small, green seed cones that are introduced during the brewing process to provide flavor, create balance through bittering, and to add stability to the brew. But hops aren’t just...
Many ciders have a reputation for being bright, balanced with great acidity and super fruity. But that’s not all cider can do. Many cidermakers are taking cider to a whole new level with the introduction of wood. By aging cider in a barrel, it can be completely...
What’s in a name? According to David Schuemann, author of 99 Bottles of Wine, “naming and branding can be a powerful combination when developed correctly. Together they form the vision and the essence of your brand, communicate the benefit of your product, and...
After a long arduous process of facilitating yet another “hybrid” competition during a pandemic we were excited to finally reveal the results from our 5th Annual Cidercraft Awards LIVE last night. If you didn't get to catch the broadcast we've got it for you right...
What a wonderful world to drink cider in! An open call for submissions for the Fifth Annual Cidercraft Awards shipped in a myriad of 500+ ciders from across the globe, which were blind tasted by cider industry experts, researchers, growers, writers, producers and...
While there is plenty of talk about Dry January in our social media feeds, there’s another type of challenge in the cider community this month. Dry Cider January was a campaign initially promoted by the American Cider Association, and cidermakers and cider...
Darlene Hayes, author of Cider Cocktails – Another Bite of the Apple and Cidercraft Publisher, Kristin Ackerman Bacon whip up 3 simple but elegant cider cocktails perfect for your upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration or really anytime for that matter! Featured...
