With greater interest in cider comes natural inquiry about how to make the stuff yourself. It’s not surprising that the number of home cidermakers is growing along with the number of professional...
Cider 101
Apple Cider Vinegar for the New Year
The holiday season is long over which means having to deal with the consequences of a month of feasting and drinking. Maybe you made it a New Year's resolution to do a detox or to try new things -...
Cider Bubbles with Pét-Nat
For many, the holiday season marks the time of eggnog, Christmas cookies and gingerbread. For the cidermakers at three cideries across the country, it means keeping a constant eye on their ciders as...
Pro-Tips for Identifying Off-Flavors in Cider
Have you ever had a glass of cider that just tasted... off? How did you know? Many consumers are starting to include cider as a regular beverage in their drinking repertoire. Consumer data shows...
Crossing the Streams: From Winemaking to Cider
In an era of expression and experimentation in the alcohol world, the modern winemaker often discovers that having hands in multiple pots can be both profitable and enjoyable. This has led to a...
Bringing Foreign Apple Varieties into the States
Patience. It’s a necessary attribute for anyone in the U.S. cider industry — whether waiting for the general public’s cider education to expand or attempting a barrel-aged cider for the first time....