By: Gabe Cook
The cider market in the United States has grown over 500 percent since 2011. While that is something to crow about, cider’s roots go much deeper and farther than just…
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Orchard-Grown, Urban-Owned: Houston’s City Orchard
City Orchard in Houston, Texas, is yet to open, but has plans to take the local cider market by storm when it does. Before the end of the year, owners…
USACM Updates Cider Style Guidelines
As of Sunday, the Cider Style Guidelines created and promoted by the United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) are out — have been replaced by an entirely new approach….
Remember, Remember, the Cider Events of November
The cider celebrations continue to roll out this November with weeks and festivals across the country. These festivities are great opportunities to celebrate cider and meet your favorite craft cidermakers…
Recipe: Cazuela de Chorizos à la Sidra
Brighten up your fall menu with warm-weather tapas pairings from sunny Spain. These sidras range from deeply traditional dry farmhouse choices to lighter, more modern canned options that are perfect…
Trick, Treat or Sweet: 5 Sweet Ciders for Halloween
Cider is often assessed on a scale of dry to sweet. The light, effervescent and tannic profile of dry ciders attracts craft cidermakers, leading to many small-batch ciders staying on…
Homegrown Ciders from Seattle’s Brownrigg Hard Cider
Behind a loading bay door of a warehouse in Seattle’s SODO District, unique cider creations are fermenting under the guiding eye of Chris Brownrigg. His namesake brand, Brownrigg Hard Cider,…
Coast to Coast Cider Events for You
If you’re an avid cider drinker, a professional or home cidermaker, or maybe just the occasional fan of the drink, a cider event should definitely be in the cards for…
Recipe: Gather ‘Round Punch with Apple Brandy
When a chill starts to creep into the air, a hot cider drink is just what’s needed to warm fingers and toes. Opt for off-dry or sweetened ciders to build…
Your Home Cidermaking Checklist
Have you ever wondered if you could make cider at home? Maybe you’ve had a few flats of surplus apples and thought you could put them to use in some…