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Finding Fortune & Glory in Oregon: Astoria’s First and Only Cider Producer Rebrands and Reopens in New Space
Astoria, Oregon, is uniquely placed at the northwestern tip of the state adjacent the Pacific and the mouth of the Columbia River. It’s a town rooted in rich history, boasting stunning Victorian-era buildings and a community of businesses that are cheering for each...
Copenhagen: A Hidden Gem of European Capitals, Unveiling its Cosmopolitan Charms and Thriving Cider Scene
When you ask the average American which European capital is at the top of their must-visit bucket list, Copenhagen is rarely the answer. It didn’t even make the top 10 for 2023, according to data compiled by the website travelpulse.com. That’s a shame, for the city is...
Announcing the Sixth Annual Cidercraft Awards Winners!
Put out across the globe, an open call for submissions brought in over 400 ciders across all categories this year. Submissions were sampled blind and judged in person over 2 full days by leading cider industry experts who determined the top four medalists in each...
Show your Mom some Love: The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Along with celebrating by popping a special bottle, here are five gift ideas sure to satisfy a cider-obsessed (or even cider-curious) mom. From drinkware with style to apple-themed toys, these gifts will make Mother’s Day memorable. Elevate mom’s drinking experience...
The Virginia Cider Scene is Alive and Well — and Eco-Friendly Too
Virginia’s status as an agricultural hub gives cideries in the state abundant access to ripe fruit and fertile land for the cultivation thereof — not to mention a lot of institutional infrastructure that supports the state’s farm operations. The Virginia Cider...
How to Grow Cider Apples at Home
Expert advice on cider tree selection, sourcing, planting, maintaining and harvest In Virginia and Maine respectively, orchardists Diane Flynt of Foggy Ridge Cider and David Buchanan of Portersfield Cider carry a wealth of knowledge about nurturing apple trees....
It’s Always Cider in Philadelphia
In the heart of the city, and farther afield, tour some of Philadelphia’s top-notch cideries Philadelphia has a handful of cideries, creating a small, but vibrant, cider scene in the city where the food and beverage landscape is on fire with creativity and...
Perfect Cider Pairings for Your Springtime Feasts
Springtime is here, bringing fresh new produce to the market. It also brings three major feasting holidays: Easter, Passover and Ramadan. This generally gets everyone’s culinary creative juices flowing, mine included. That’s enough of an excuse to get me to...
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...