Three New Books Added to ACA Cider Education Resources

by | Jan 22, 2025

The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce the release of three new books as part of its ongoing commitment to cider education. The first, The Draught Cider Manual and Study Guide by Ambrosia Borowski, is a thorough guide to draught beverage systems and how they operate. The book contains detailed descriptions of basic components, how they are put together to create both temporary and permanent draught systems, draught service, cleaning and maintenance, and trouble shooting. Throughout, Borowski discusses how the requirements for cider differ from those for beer, the most common draught beverage. The Draught Cider Manual and Study Guide will be an indispensable tool for anyone wanting to install or modify a draught system for cider. It will also serve as a study guide for the ACAโ€™s new certification, Draught Cider Specialist, that will be launched later in 2025.

The ACAโ€™s two other new titles are Cider Cocktails โ€“ Another Bite of the Apple, Second Edition and Apple Tales โ€“ Stories from the Orchard, both written by long-time ACA Education Committee member Darlene Hayes. The former is an updated version of Ms. Hayesโ€™ previous book and includes a host of recipes for cocktails using a variety of ciders, including 16 new ones, as well as cider-containing appetizers to go with them. Useful for cider enthusiasts and the hospitality sector alike, this book expands the ways in which people can enjoy cider.

The third book, Apple Tales, tells the stories of 25 individual apple cultivars that are most frequently used to create single-named variety ciders such as Porterโ€™s Perfection, Newtown Pippin, and Harrison. Ms. Hayes explores each appleโ€™s history and places it in the larger historical context of culture, science, and agricultural advancement. She also includes varietal descriptions based on her extensive collection of cider tasting notes, a valuable addition to the understanding of the varietal characteristics of apples used in cider.

All three books are available for purchase on the ACA website as well as on Amazon. Copies will also be available at CiderConยฎ 2025 at the ACA Bookstore.

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

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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

#SpicedCider #MulledCider #TwoKFarms
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