By: Kara Newman
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…
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Putting Huckle in Your Berry Cider
While considered rare among berries, the huckleberry is making a not-so-rare appearance in cideries and breweries across North America. There’s no need to traverse a mountain or journey through meadows…
Creativity By Way of Diversity with Lost Giants Cider Co.
In a town of seemingly endless breweries, cideries are making a rise in Bellingham, Washington. By 2018, three new cider-focused operations were open in Bellingham, creating a new type of…
Calling All Ciders: The 2019 Cidercraft Awards
We are now accepting submissions for the 2019 Cidercraft Magazine Awards issue! Out in December, this third-annual issue will feature our judging panel’s top picks for cider and will announce…
Upcoming Events for Cider Season
With all the cider festivals happening in August and September, it’s clear apples are in season. The perfect remedy for anyone still searching for a last minute getaway, the diversity…
Cocktail Recipe: Low-Proof Madeira Sunrise
When you need something to sip, but also want to stay engaged in enjoyable conversation with present company, turn to a shim. By definition, a shim is a piece of…
Literary Devotions: Andy Brennan’s New Book on Apple Love
Hoping to teach amateur cider drinkers a thing or two about the making of cider, Andy Brennan has a deep infatuation with apple trees and cider and spotlights that in…
Locust Cider Branches Out While Giving Back
To say that Jason Spears likes cider is an understatement. Perhaps saying he loves cider is more accurate. Co-founder of Locust Cider & Brewing Co. in Woodinville, Washington, Spears has…
San Diego County’s Craft Culture Digs into Cider
San Diego’s cider legacy harkens back to the gold rush days of the late 1800s, but as the lode was short-lived, the remaining pioneers in Julian, California, shifted their focus…
Recipe: Spanish Sidra with Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Brighten up your summer menu with warm-weather tapas pairings from sunny Spain. These sidras range from deeply traditional dry farmhouse choices to lighter, more modern canned options and American takes…