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10 Ciders and Perries to Sip This Summer
Summertime calls for light, refreshing sips and cider is the perfect fit! Everything from rosé ciders, semi-sweet, off-dry and sparkling perries are on the menu this summer, whether you’re enjoying a drink by the river or winding down in the backyard on a warm...
Discovering the Essence of Spanish Cider: Journey to Villaviciosa, the Hidden Gem of Cider Country
One of my favorite places in the wide world of cider is a small town in northern Spain, Villaviciosa. Most travel writers will extol the virtues of Donostia-San Sebastiàn in the Basque Country, or the larger and more well-known Asturian cities of Gijón and Oviedo....
Cider’s First Wave of B Corp-Certified Makers
The first time Cyrstie Kisler and Eric Jorgenson, co-owners of Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum, Washington, learned about the B Corporation certification, it was from a customer who also happened to be a social purpose initiative business consultant. That...
Summer Shenanigans: 10 ciders to pair with your favorite summer adventures
Picture this: The sun is shining bright, the air is warm and you are ready to embark on some epic summer shenanigans. But wait, what’s missing? The perfect drink to accompany your adventures. Look no further, because we’ve rounded up a fantastic selection of ciders...
Dry Cider 101: A Celebration of the Fruit-Forward, Complex Category
By Molly Allen A crisp, dry cider is the ideal summer sipper, and the American Cider Association (ACA) has launched Dry Cider July to celebrate. The monthlong Dry Cider July campaign was initiated by the ACA to showcase all that dry cider can be. Describing a...
Crafting Unique Hard Ciders with a Nod to History and Hard Work
The story of Arsenal Cider House is rooted in founder/owner Bill Larkin’s desire to create a cider that stood out from the rest. The Pittsburgh-based cidery has a unique Civil War theme and specializes in handcrafted hard apple cider, fruit/grape wines and mead. For...
Austria’s Perry Paradise: Exploring the Mostviertel on the Scenic Train Route from Vienna to Amstetten
Traveling by train is one of the pleasures of Europe. Many countries are well served by rail both within and across their borders with stops in cities large and small. The routes are often quite scenic, and it is certainly easier to appreciate the view when you don’t...
These Ciders Are From Mars
When the solar eclipse of 2017 crept across the globe, Nikki West was in New York attending what would become the Cider Institute of North America (CINA) at Cornell University. She was surrounded by like minds learning the particulars of crafting her favorite...
How To Market Cider With Scion Cider Bar’s Elisabeth Osmeloski
Elisabeth Osmeloski, co-owner of Scion Cider Bar in Salt Lake City, has worked in marketing for over two decades. She sat down with Cidercraft to share how her experience can translate to action for cider businesses, from developing branding that attracts the right...
The 411 on Scrumpy Cider
What it really is, and the best scrumpies to try The season of teeming wildflowers, buzzing bees and late, glorious sunsets is upon us. The beverage that would hit the spot just right? Light, easy and refreshing. Think a thirst-quenching cider — a touch untamed, and...