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American Cider Association

Founded in 2013 by cidermakers, we are the national association for cider and perry producers. If you are a cidermaker, contact us today about joining!

We gather and share information about cider production, cider regulations, and cider apple growing to help our members improve their operations, raise cider awareness, and advance cider in the market.

05/29/2026

AI is everywhere right now but can it actually work for your cidery? YES! Join Patti Wilcox of Awestruck Ciders for a practical, no-hype webinar focused on real-world AI tools and workflows that can help cideries save time, strengthen marketing, streamline communication, and support day-to-day operations. No tech background required! Just practical ideas, affordable tools, and actionable workflows you can start using immediately. Join us on June 11th at 10am PT/1pm ET. Register today! Link in bio.

05/27/2026

New Certified Pommelier™ Study Kit available, delivered right to your door!

In collaboration with , the Certified Cider Professional™ Program offers sensory analysis kits with completed sensory forms AND sensory videos to practice along with.

Practice for your Certified Pommelier™ Exam, or just learn how to taste cider like a professional.

Order yours today, shipped right to your door!
https://ciderassociation.org/certifiedpommelier-main/

05/21/2026

We’re proud to welcome 2 new Certified Pommeliers™ after the exam at Cider World Frankfurt 2026, bringing our global community to 171 across 15+ countries.

This is the advanced level of certification in cider, representing deep expertise in production, sensory, and hospitality.
But more than that, it’s a community of people shaping how cider is experienced around the world.

Join us in celebrating the newest members of the 2026 class:
Thomas Digervold: founder of Bergen Bobler, the International Nordic Cider & Sparkling Wine Festival
and
Estida Aleknaviciene: Lithuanian-based cider enthusiast, maker, and orchardist .a

Congratulations Certified Pommeliers™!

Ready to take your cider knowledge further and be one of the first 200 to earn your advanced certification?

https://ciderassociation.org/certification/

05/18/2026

Today we’re celebrating Jennie Dorsey and her 5-year anniversary with the ACA! Jennie has been a driving force behind the ACA’s educational programming. Helping build resources and the cider certification process, she strengthens the cider industry through knowledge, passion, and collaboration. As someone who has dedicated many years to the cider industry, Jennie brings tons of creativity, a colorful flair and experience to everything she does. We are so grateful for all that she has contributed to the ACA and our greater community. Cheers to 5 Years Jennie!

05/11/2026

Join the ACA and TTB for our TTB Bootcamp Part 2: Operations Reporting & Taxes THIS THURSDAY! Take part in a practical session covering operational reports, record keeping requirements, excise taxes, and common mistakes producers should avoid. Hear directly from the source! FREE to ACA Members. Link in bio.

05/03/2026

How will you cider this weekend?

04/30/2026

They are innovating! They are perfecting their craft! And they are winning! The votes are in from this year’s World Beer Cup at the Craft Beverage Conference in Philly. A big CONGRATS to all the cider winners and to those who entered your amazing ciders for consideration. See link in bio for the full list of winners. We raise a glass to you all!

04/06/2026

Labeling mistakes cost time and money! On Thursday, join us for our first Pressing Matters Monthly Webinar where members from TTB will present Part 1 of a Bootcamp: Labeling and Formulas. They will break down submission processes, compliance, and how to get it right the first time. Join us virtually on Thursday at 10am PT/1pm ET. FREE to members! Link in bio and below.

04/02/2026

Big moment for cider!

We’re proud to welcome 12 new Certified Pommeliers™ after the exam at CiderCon® 2026, bringing our global community to 169 across 15+ countries.

This is the advanced level of certification in cider, representing deep expertise in production, sensory, and hospitality.
But more than that, it’s a community of people shaping how cider is experienced around the world.

Join us in celebrating the first members of the 2026 class:
Rhyan Cockrell
Sean Connolly
Codie Jennison
Jill Nathanson
Rachael Picard
Jane Ignarri
Peter Mitsch
Jamie Webb
Manon Gros
Josue Herrada
Tasmine (Tas) Fraser
Viktor Nikitin

Ready to take your cider knowledge further and be one of the first 200 to earn your advanced certification?
https://ciderassociation.org/certification/

03/11/2026

Apples grown from seed are genetic wildcards. Plant a seed from your favorite apple, and you’ll almost certainly get a completely different one.

That’s where grafting comes in. For centuries, orchardists have taken cuttings from great apple varieties and grafted them onto rootstock so the exact same apple can be grown again and again. It’s how incredible cider apples, with the perfect balance of acidity and tannin, have been preserved over generations.

Johnny Appleseed helped plant the beginnings of America’s orchard culture. Grafting helped protect and refine it. Cidermakers continue to celebrate it in every glass.

Today is a great reminder that even a small action can grow into something much bigger.

Plant one small "seed" today.
Support an orchard.
Try a new cider.
Share a cider with a friend.

You never know what might grow.

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Hood River, OR
97031

Website

http://www.ciderassociation.org/

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