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Formed in 2016, the Cider Institute helps to drive education and research in the global cidermaking community.

Helping to drive education and research in the Cidermaking community since 2016

07/23/2026

Registration is open for the Fall 2026 term of Cider & Perry Production - A Foundation!

Join professional cidermakers, aspiring producers, and industry experts from around the world for our flagship 12-week online program, running August 27 through November 12.

Whether you’re launching a commercial cidery, expanding your production knowledge, or building a stronger scientific foundation, this course covers the essentials - from apples and fermentation to sensory evaluation, quality, and production best practices.

This online course allows you to participate from wherever you are.

📅 Course Dates: August 27 – November 12, 2026
💻 Fully online with optional live Zoom discussions every Thursday from 12:00–1:30 PM ET
🔗 Registration link in bio

Build your foundation in cider and perry production with the Cider Institute this Fall.

07/15/2026

The Spring term of Cider & Perry Production - A Foundation just wrapped up! Congratulations to our 21 newest Certified Cidermakers:

Ali Toxtli (NY)
Amanda Kulik (MA)
Amanda Kohl, Kohl Farms (MI)
Blair Walker, River Rail Farm (ON)
Carter Pratt (WA)
Catherine Darcey (WA)
Catriona Pawlowski (BC)
Chris Perry (MA)
Dylan Salvatore (CT)
Isalyn Connell (NY)
Jaime Calderon (CT)
James Berry (WA)
Jana Modras (BC)
Janelle Diaz, Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery .ca (ON)
Kim Nadeau (BC)
Nicole Grimsdell (BC)
Ryan Vernon (WA)
Sam Davis (CA)
Shelby Marcum (NC)
Theresa Waggoner (GA)
Tom Ableman (GA)

Thank you for investing in your craft, asking great questions, sharing your experiences, and helping build a stronger, more knowledgeable cider community.

Thinking about taking the next step in your own cidermaking journey?

📆 The next online Foundation term runs online from August 27 - November 12.

🔗 Registration is open - visit ciderinstitute.com or link in bio to learn more.

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07/09/2026

International Career Opportunity: Head of Cider Production (Norway) 🇳🇴🍎

Looking for your next adventure in professional cidermaking?

Our friends at are seeking a Head of Cider Production to join their team in the renowned fruit-growing region of Hardanger, Western Norway.

This full-time position is ideal for an experienced cidermaker, winemaker, brewer, or fermentation professional who is ready to lead all aspects of cider production - from fruit intake and pressing through fermentation, cellar operations, blending, bottling, and quality control.

Located among Norway’s spectacular fjords and orchards, Alde combines traditional orchard cultivation with modern cider production to create award-winning ciders that express the character of the region.

🍏 Responsibilities include:
• Lead the complete cider production process
• Manage fermentation, blending, and cellar operations
• Oversee bottling and production equipment
• Collaborate with the orchard and logistics teams
• Contribute to new product development
• Represent the cidery at industry events

What they’re looking for:
✔ Experience in cider, wine, brewing, or other fermentation industries, formal education preferred (👀 hello Cider Institute alumni!)
✔ Strong technical production and quality assurance skills
✔ Leadership ability and a hands-on approach
✔ Interest in joining a collaborative, craft-focused team

Benefits include:
🇳🇴 Competitive salary (NOK 550,000–700,000)
🌿 Norway’s generous vacation and holiday benefits
📚 Professional development opportunities
🍎 Staff cider allocation
🗣 Support for learning Norwegian
🏔 The opportunity to live and work in one of the world’s premier cider-growing regions

📅 Preferred start date: August 2026 (flexible for the right candidate).

Interested? The complete job description and application instructions are available through the link in our bio.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments or share this opportunity with your network!

06/22/2026

This spring, cidermakers from around the world gathered at East Malling in Kent, UK for the Cider Institute’s Cider & Perry Production Foundation course. Through a week of hands-on learning, technical training, and industry tours, participants deepened their knowledge while building connections across the global cider community.

🎉 Congratulations to our newest Certified Cidermakers:

Adam Searle, (UK)
Adrian Morales Maillo, .drinks, (Wales)
Alex Hill, (UK)
Algimantas Sindeikis (Lithuania)
Alicea Colwell (Canada)
Anna-Louise Mansfield (UK)
Anthony Dignam, (Ireland)
Ashley Newton, (UK)
Charlie Saxby, (UK)
Chris Brown (UK)
Kris Havlak (USA)
Daniele Bernasconi (Italy)
Edina Cseterki, Aston Manor (UK)
Harry Dodd, (UK)
Jack Berry, (UK)
Jamie Webb, (USA)
John Santelli, Columbia University (USA)
Kim Chester, (UK)
Lindsay Merrithew (Canada)
Lucia Moreno, (UK)
Mark Drewer, Aston Manor (UK)
Martin Mielimaka, .ciders (Australia)
Matt Heder, (USA)
Norbert Szircsak (Hungary)
Paul Drohan, (Ireland)
Steve Lamond, (UK)

A special thank you to instructor Steven Trussler () for leading the course, guest speakers Christine Walter () and Sigrid Gertsen-Schibbye (), course
hosts NIAB and and our friends at for a hands-on blending session and cidery tour. These partnerships help make international cider education possible by connecting producers, researchers, educators, and industry leaders.

🍏 Interested in becoming a Certified Cidermaker? Visit ciderinstitute.com or the link in our bio to learn about upcoming courses and stay tuned for the future international offerings.

Photo credit: Dom Hill ()

06/18/2026

It’s HomebrewCon week, and the Cider Institute has a lineup of cider events!

🍎 Friday at 11 AM: Join us for Cidermaking 101, an educational session with Andy Hannas, Cidermaker at and Brighid O’Keane, Executive Director of the Cider Institute. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale up, they’ll share practical tips for making great cider at home and beyond.

🍻 Friday from 3-5 PM: Keep the conversation going at our cider social at Connect with cider producers and enthusiasts, enjoy great cider, and catch the World Cup match on the big screen.

Can’t make it to Asheville? We’ve got you covered.

Our online, self-paced course, Cidermaking 101: Core Concepts, walks you through the entire cidermaking process, from juice to finished cider. Ready to take your skills to the next level? The next session of our flagship technical course, Cider & Perry Production - A Foundation begins August 28.

Learn more at ciderinstitute.com/courses or visit the 🔗 in our bio.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to all the medalists at 2026! Run by the GLINTCAP is the largest international cider competition and celebrated its 20th anniversay last week. We’re especially excited to spotlight winning cideries with Cider Institute Certified Cidermakers who took home awards this year - a testament to their skill, dedication, and commitment to quality cider. 🍎👏

Thanks to support from the Cider Institute led the judges’ training for GLINTCAP, helping support consistent sensory evaluation and cider education at one of the world’s premier cider competitions.

Is your name or cidery missing from this list? Let us know! We’re tracking the achievements of Certified Cidermakers as they open new cideries and get new jobs.

Check out the full list of winners at https://michiganciders.com/glintcap

Want to strengthen your sensory skills as a producer or a judge? Join us November 5-6 at WSU in Mount Vernon, WA for Essential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry - a hands-on class designed to sharpen your sensory skills and get expert feedback on your products.

👉 Details and registration at the link in bio and at ciderinstitute.com

Congratulations to

05/20/2026

The Cider Institute is presenting a Cidermaking 101 session at Homebrew Con 2026 in Asheville, NC! Join Brighid and Andy Hannas, cidermaker at on Friday, June 19 at 11AM to learn more about making cider at home and scaling up.

Plus, we’ll have a cider meetup Friday afternoon to meet with local producers - stay tuned!

View the full schedule and register here: https://bit.ly/hbc26

05/18/2026

Last month, Cider Institute board member .cidre organized an introductory tour through Normandie to begin building future collaborations with French cidre producers, educators, and researchers.

From orchards and cideries to classrooms and research facilities, we had the privilege of learning from and connecting with:

🍎 The French institute for cider research & development, .recherche.cidricole
🎓 Le Robillard, a public agricultural college offering academic and professional diplomas in cidermaking, .le.robillard
🍐 Regional cider and perry producers including Marie Bourut of Ferme du Manoir du Val, Alain Caboulet of Domaine des Hauts Vents , Jérôme Forget of .forget61, and the team at Pacory Ferme des Grimaux

These conversations around technique, terroir, education, and the future of cider are part of the Cider Institute’s growing focus on stronger international partnerships, deeper knowledge-sharing, and expanded opportunities for global exchange.

We’re especially excited about the possibility of hosting a future workshop in France… stay tuned. 🇫🇷

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05/11/2026

Last month at the Craft Brewers Conference, the Cider Institute joined brewers and beverage professionals for Understanding Cider Styles Through Guided Tasting.

Together we explored modern dry, fruited, botanical, and traditional tannic ciders through guided sensory tasting and discussion, highlighting the ingredients, production choices, and characteristics that define each style. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a packed hour of tasting and learning - and to the cidermakers who generously shared their ciders for the session.

04/20/2026

Heading to the Craft Brewers Conference? Join us for Understanding Cider Styles Through Guided Tasting 🍎🍻

📍 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📌 Think Tank Stage - Exhibit Hall A

Cider is more than just an alternative to beer - it’s a category with its own styles, structure, and quality markers.

Alongside Christine Walter and Marcio Buffalo the Cider Institute will lead a guided tasting built for brewers. We’ll taste four core styles - modern, traditional, fruited, and botanical - and dig into how they’re made, how to evaluate quality, and what to consider when producing the styles that fit your goals.

We’re also excited to partner with the PA Cider Guild Ploughman Cider ANXO Cider Stowe Cider Big Hill Ciderworks and Brother Monk Ciderworks for the ciders featured in the session.

✨ Bonus: Cider Party Tuesday night at Pip’s Cider Bar (5–8pm) - come taste, connect, and keep the conversation going.

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