Now Accepting Applicants: A Cider Scholarship for BIPOC Beverage Professionals

by | Nov 29, 2022

The second annual American Cider Association BIPOC Scholarship is now accepting applicants. Partnering with diversity- and equity-focused craft beverage industry nonprofit Beer Kulture, the American Cider Association (ACA) seeks to bring five BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, person of color) beverage professionals to CiderCon for their first time. Introduced last year as a facet of the ACA Equity Pledge, the inaugural scholarship was sponsored by Washington, D.C.-based ANXO Cider. This yearโ€™s scholarship is sponsored by Washingtonโ€™s Yonder Cider

โ€œThe scholarship grew out of the work that the American Cider Association is focused on with our Antiracism, Equity and Inclusion Committee and is part of a broader effort to create a more diverse and welcoming cider community,โ€ says Michelle McGrath, Executive Director of the ACA.

The scholarship pays for 2023 CiderCon ยฎ  conference registration; travel expenses including airfare to Chicago and lodging for attending; as well as the Certified Cider Professional Level 1 bundle (exam included), two Certified Cider Professional Sensory Webinars (cider included), and the registration fee for the Certified Pommelier Exam โ€” the ACAโ€™s second level of cider education.

โ€œHaving the Equity Pledge alongside specific panels at CiderCon focusing on diversity and inclusion is a first step in creating a space where our scholarship recipients can feel comfortable and welcome at CiderCon,โ€ says McGrath. Based on advice from Beer Kulture and feedback from last yearโ€™s scholarship recipients, McGrath notes, โ€œwe also launched our BIPOC cider meetup and a new networking event for first-time CiderCon attendees.โ€

BIPOC beverage professionals at any point in their career trajectory โ€” particularly those who are new to cider and specifically those who have yet to attend CiderCon โ€” are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by December 10, 2022. After a round of finalist interviews, scholarship winners will be notified on December 21, 2022. CiderCon 2023 will take place January 31 through February 3, 2023, in Chicago.

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Now is the perfect time to cozy up with @TwoKFarms signature mulled cider recipe!

Ingredients:

๐Ÿป 6-Pack Two K Farms Harrison Cider
๐ŸคŽ 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
๐Ÿงน 3 Cinnamon Sticks
๐ŸŒณ 4 Whole Cloves

Optional: Sprinkle of Nutmeg / Cardamom / All Spice

Directions:

Warm everything together, keeping it covered, and never heating it to more than a low simmer. Letting the cider mull for a few hours will result in a more intense spice flavor and aroma. When ready to serve, garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Do you have any special tips for making your cider extra cozy? Share them with us! Have you tried this recipe or something similar? We'd love to hear your thoughts and see your photos! ๐ŸŽโœจ

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