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The 2021 Cider Culture Gift Guide

By Emily Kovach / November 18, 2021 /

The holidays are upon us! And even if you’re not super into consumerism, we’ll bet you’re looking for a few well-above-average gifts to give the special people in your life. As always, shopping small and local is the best way to go, although steering clear of online retailers and giant chain stores sometimes takes a…

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cider and tapas pairings

Cider Loves Food: Spanish Tapas

By Meredith Collins / November 3, 2021 /

Returning to small dinner parties has been one of my favorite perks of post-COVID vaccination life. Recently, I hosted a Spanish Tapas evening with a small gathering of friends. I worked on the menu for a couple of weeks ahead of time, choosing a manageable number of simple dishes so that I could enjoy the…

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cider cocktails

5 Hard Cider Cocktails to Try This Fall

By Samantha Story / September 20, 2021 /

What better way to toast the fall (and escape the looming winter) than with a cider cocktail in hand? Cider lends the perfect seasonal twist to any adult refreshment, bringing both sweetness and acidity to your glass. We’ve gathered some tasty cider cocktails for you to serve at your next fireside soirée (or heck, even…

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Cider Loves Food: Pasties and Hand Pies

By Meredith Collins / August 5, 2021 /

In our column, “Cider Loves Food,” contributor Meredith Collins (blogger extraordinaire at Along Came a Cider) is looking at different cuisines and finding the perfect ciders to help take your meals to the next level. There comes a time, particularly in the summer, when I just don’t want to cook. Maybe it’s Thursday and I’ve cooked every night…

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Cidermaker Q & A: Carriage House Ciders

By Malaika Tyson / June 28, 2021 /

Malaika Tyson is one half of the blogging duo Cider Soms, which was started as a way to introduce wine-lovers to the world of cider. Created along with her husband Sean, the “Soms” blog seeks to uncover and explain the complexities of ciders in a fun way. I’m always looking for new cideries near Chicago,…

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Cider and Grilling Pairings

Cider Loves Food: Grilled Cookout Fare

By Meredith Collins / June 24, 2021 /

In our column, “Cider Loves Food,” contributor Meredith Collins (blogger extraordinaire at Along Came a Cider) is looking at different cuisines and finding the perfect ciders to help take your meals to the next level. It’s so warm here today that I had to rescue my potted basil from a sunny window. Eek! This seems…

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Cider Loves Food: Hometown Heroes

By Meredith Collins / May 12, 2021 /

In our column, “Cider Loves Food,” contributor Meredith Collins (blogger extraordinaire at Along Came a Cider) is looking at different cuisines and finding the perfect ciders to help take your meals to the next level. I’m so happy to have the chance to really geek out by combining two of my favorite topics: cider pairings and regional cuisine.…

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margarita ciders

7 Margarita-Inspired Ciders to Try

By Emily Kovach / May 3, 2021 /

Nothing quite channels the easygoing feel of summer like a cold margarita in hand, perhaps alongside a plate of loaded nachos or chicken tacos. If you’re looking for those breezy fiesta vibes without the bite of tequila (or, you know, you’re just more of a cider person), margarita-inspired ciders offer the best of both worlds!…

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Buskey Peach Tea Cider

Taste the Rainbow: How Cidermakers Create New Cider Flavors

By Emily Kovach / February 25, 2021 /

Perhaps you’ve noticed — it’s been practically impossible to miss — the veritable explosion of flavored ciders over the past few years. Of course, other fruits have always made their ways into craft cider, usually familiar farm crops, like cherries and berries. But cidermakers’ collective creativity keeps pushing boundaries, uncovering new sensory experiences for cider…

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winter cider cocktails

6 Cider Cocktails for Late-Winter Survival

By Madeline Rice Brommer / February 22, 2021 /

Though you may be getting teased by some unseasonably warm days in your area, winter’s chill isn’t gone for good. But, why mourn the cold when you could be enjoying these final chilly weeks with a cozy cider cocktail in hand? Here are a few of our favorite cider-infused cocktails to get you through the…

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cider and cheese

Cider & Cheese: How to Create a Delectable Cheese Board

By Emily Kovach / January 20, 2021 /

You don’t need us to explain why cheese and cider are so great together (so great, in fact, that some cheese makers have even begun washing their cheeses with cider). But, that’s not to say that all cheese and cider pairings are created equal, because they’re not. Playing with texture, flavor, acidity and sweetness, you…

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Cider Culture is Now the Official Publication of the American Cider Association

By Emily Kovach / January 12, 2021 /

Friends, we are so excited to announce that we will be serving a bigger mission in 2021 and beyond. In six years since our founding, Cider Culture has curated and cultivated cider content, like events, travel guide, recipes, news and interviews. Now, in our next chapter, we are thrilled to be the official publication of…

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