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U.S. Cider Association Shares Even More Ways to #PickCider This Thanksgiving

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / November 18, 2016 /

We’ve already told you about a few ways to #PickCider this Thanksgiving. Now the United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) is giving you even more options. By visiting the new PickCider website, cider lovers will gain access to recipes, events and more. If you are a cider drinker or have family members and friends who would love…

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Philly Gets Its Own Cider Bar

By Kerry McKenzie / November 14, 2016 /

It’s finally happened; Philadelphia now has its very own cider-focused bar, Cinder. The concept, which was developed two years ago by Alex Bokulich and Teddy Sourias, owner of BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn and Uptown Beer Garden, opened on Friday, November 11. The bar mainly features a selection of ciders and sour beers on a 32-tap system and 70+…

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Salt of the Earth: An Interview with Courthouse Creek Cider

By Sofia Payson / November 3, 2016 /

Liza and Eric Cioffi of Courthouse Creek Cider make their cider with heart, courage and a wholesome mindset. From the time they started planning their agribusiness in 2012, they knew their value was in their family, and hard work meant great reward. Cider Culture recently had the opportunity to interview Eric, and his passion for cider, family…

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Where Are the 15 Best Places to Drink Hard Cider in the U.S.? “Food & Wine” Magazine Weighs In

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / October 31, 2016 /

There’s no doubt about it: hard cider is taking the United States by storm. Wondering where to get your next pint? Food & Wine magazine has listed 15 must-visit spots to have a sip. No matter which area of the States you call home, you’ll be able to find a place near you to indulge in your favorite beverage. From Urban Orchard in Asheville, North…

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#PickCider This Thanksgiving with the Cider Culture Guide to Cocktails, Appetizers, Dessert — & Everything in Between!

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / October 7, 2016 /

Just in time to get us into the spirit of the holidays, the United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) recently launched its #PickCider campaign to encourage the public to pair American ciders with their Thanksgiving celebrations. “The history, flavor and sheer variety of American ciders naturally complement Thanksgiving,” notes USACM board member Trevor Baker. During the campaign,…

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Millstone Grows a Fresh New Cider Blog

By Ronald Sansone / September 28, 2016 /

Monkton, Maryland-based Millstone American Farmhouse Cidery has launched its official blog on the cidery’s website, with the first post from founder and cider maker Curt Sherrer. The post, “Newton’s Apple—In the Beginning” talks about the cidery’s first five years and its journey toward producing authentic farmhouse ciders in Maryland: “Like gravity, ciders’ culinary and cultural significance is…

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Women Making Waves in the Hard Cider World 4

By Holly Tennant / September 27, 2016 /

Don’t you feel as though we’ve been through something together this year so far? It has been a remarkable year for women and a remarkable year for cider. This year, along with record-breaking cider production, the industry harvested progress for the women in our midst. We’ve seen the United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM)…

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Celebrate Fall with Virtue Cider’s Apple Fest and Percheron Release

By Ronald Sansone / September 23, 2016 /

Finally! It’s officially fall, and Virtue Cider will be hosting its inaugural Virtue Cider Apple Fest—four days of cider-filled festivities—from Thursday, September 29, through Sunday, October 2, at Virtue Farm in Fennville, Michigan. Every day the festival offers a broad range of activities covering all aspects of apples, the ongoing harvest season and enjoyable cider-drinking opportunities, including the release…

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UK’s National Association of Cider Makers Reboots Cider Site

By Ronald Sansone / September 21, 2016 /

As part of the initiative to engage more cider makers and fans, the United Kingdom’s National Association of Cidermakers, which was founded in 1920, has redesigned and relaunched its website. The association has been busy changing the way it operates, and is now a bigger and better operation as a result. The association states, “The good news is that you…

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Urban Tree Cidery: A Peach of a Spot

By Maggie Mitchell / September 20, 2016 /

If you enjoy your cider complemented by a sunny dose of collaboration, Urban Tree Cidery is where you need to be. Atlanta, Georgia’s first craft cidery, Urban Tree has demonstrated that it can play VERY nicely with local musicians, food trucks, chefs and the surrounding community—all to give thirsty and hungry visitors an experience to savor. Located…

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Cider School Is in Session!

By Ronald Sansone / September 8, 2016 /

All the buzz around back-to-school season makes me think that maybe there is more to learn out there, knowledge to seek and ciders to drink. If you are like me, you are always hunting for new ciders. I love to take in the experience of meeting cider makers and hearing their stories along the way.…

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Beech Springs Farm Dinner Series Features Cider (Oct. 9)

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / August 26, 2016 /

A new dinner series is underway in Gettysburg, with one of the exclusive meals focusing on all things cider. The Harvest Cider Supper, hosted by Beech Springs Farm, will take place on October 9 from 5-8pm, offering up unique hard ciders and culinary pairings. The guest chef for this event will be Jeremy Schaffner of SCAAP Cafe in Gettysburg, with live…

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