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From Orchard to Glass: Embark on a Scenic Tour in France’s Beautiful Pays d’Othe Region
Wisps of cool gray mist wreath the gothic bell tower of Troyes’ Cathedral and, though spring is not far off, a wintery breeze ruffles the blossoms on the early-blooming plums, scattering their petals like snow. March is perhaps not the loveliest month to visit this...
Perfect for Springtime Sipping: 11 Refreshing ciders
As winter gives way to spring, our taste buds crave quenching and satisfying drinks to coincide with the longer days and warmer temperatures. We’ve rounded up 11 ciders from 10 different states (plus one Canadian province) that are sure to have you savoring spring’s...
Changes in the Air
How Five women across the United States are reshaping the cider scene Women continue to move the cider industry forward, making it better, more creative, more resilient. In honor of Women’s History Month, Cidercraft spoke to five of the changemakers — from orchardists...
ACA Welcomes 20 New Certified Pommeliers™ Following CiderCon® 2023
The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce that twenty people have newly earned the title of Certified Pommelier™ as a result of the exam held at CiderCon® 2023 in Chicago, Illinois last month. It is the largest passing cohort of any Certified Pommelier™...
Book Review: ‘The Lost Orchards’
Liz Copas’ gift to cider enthusiasts and lovers of rural places Herefordshire. Somerset. Devonshire. These are the places the well-informed American cider drinker thinks of when talk turns to English cider and apples. The wonderful new book by Liz Copas, The Lost...
REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN for the 6th Annual Cidercraft Awards
We are now accepting submissions for the 6th Annual Cidercraft Awards! The top four winning ciders from each category will be awarded medals (platinum, double gold, gold and silver), creating the ultimate cider shopping guide for readers! The ciders will be tasted...
Bend Cider: Protecting and Giving Back to the Environment
Bend, Oregon, is well known for its beer scene, with more than 30 breweries to choose from. But Bend Cider is serving up ciders that are turning heads — even for diehard beer aficionados — while creating a space for the community to gather and giving back at...
10 Ciders to Sip Along California’s Coast
A trip down California’s coast provides visitors a surprisingly diverse journey through craft cider. Along the way, you will find hyperlocal experimental ciders sourcing from nearby heirloom orchards along with urban California cideries putting their own spin on...
Scion Cider Helps Grow a Cider Revolution in Utah
A bar offering more than 225 ciders on tap and in bottles and cans seems like a miracle anywhere. But Utah “Utah has a P.R. problem with alcohol,” laughs Elisabeth Osmeloski, co-owner of Utah’s own Scion Cider Bar. “Things have really loosened up since the 2002...
