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In The Press: Craft cider makes headlines, Fall 2024
Autumn and all of its abundance is a special time of year for the cider industry. When the time is just ripe, orchardists harvest their apples and cidermakers get to pressing. And too, cider journalists across the country are busy crafting stories about those apples....
Non-alcoholic cider is here to stay
As the sober movement gains momentum, it’s safe to say that the new market for non-alcoholic cider is here to stay. “The NA market is on a spectacular growth trajectory as consumers seek alternatives to alcoholic beverages,” says Lee Larsen, co-founder and CEO of 2...
Sweating apples with Sowams Cider
Sweating is a process of holding fruit postharvest in storage conditions that allow the apples to soften and ripen in preparation for cidermaking. The difference between sweating and simply storing apples, explains Spencer Morris of Sowams Cider Works Company in...
New Ciders Herald the Holidays at Portland Cider Co.
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — November 1, 2024 — The moment the Halloween parties end, Portland Cider Company invites cider fans everywhere to ring in the winter holiday season with its two latest releases: Cranberry Mule and Santa’s Sauce. Cranberry Mule is...
Why perry deserves a place in your glass: a review of ‘Perry – A Drinker’s Guide’
Perry is having a bit of a moment, and it’s long overdue. A well-made perry, an ancient beverage fermented from the juice of pears, is a thing of beauty. It can conjure thrilling comparisons to an ethereal white wine, or evoke visions of something with a larger tannic...
In The Press: Craft Cider Makes Headlines, Summer 2024
More and more people are talking about craft cider than ever before, especially in the news. As the industry continues to make headlines, Cidercraft is keeping a close watch on business news and the emerging trends. This summer, North American cider is in the press...
Portland Cider’s 9th Annual Fruit Forward Drive Creates Community Cider and Brandy With a Purpose
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — September 5, 2024 — Portland Cider Co. is providing a second chance for the area’s unwanted fruit tree bounties. The ninth annual Fruit Forward Drive collects and presses donated edible-quality apples and pears from neighborhoods...
NEW YORK CIDER CAN FINALLY BE SHIPPED DIRECT TO CUSTOMERS!
Governor Hochul signs Direct-to-Consumer Legislation into Law (Beacon, NY_August 19, 2024) – The New York Cider Association is thrilled to announce Governor Hochul has signed into law the landmark Direct-to-Consumer Shipment Bill for Cider and Spirits. Sponsored...
Cider Pairing Advice From Chef-Turned-Cidermaker Andy Hannas of Potter’s Craft Cider
As the saying goes, you can take the chef out of the kitchen and put him in a cidery — but you can’t take the kitchen out of the chef when he’s crafting cider. At least that’s the case for Andy Hannas, the cidermaker at Charlottesville, Virginia’s Potter’s Craft...
Meet the Cidermakers Using Ancient Technology to Produce Modern Cider
Producers around the U.S. are utilizing amphora and qvevri to make dynamic bottlings. A piece of earthy red terracotta, roughly the size of a person, sits atop a pottery wheel. Andrew Beckham holds a small waterlogged sponge up against it to smooth out any lumps...