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Gift it Up: The 2020 Cider Culture Gift Guide

By Emily Kovach / December 11, 2020 /

Gift-giving season is upon us! If you are an adult human, you probably have to get a bunch of gifts for friends and family, and sometimes that can feel overwhelming. It’s kind of a bummer, isn’t it? The act of giving a gift should make both parties feel “warm and fuzzy,” but the endeavor of…

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cider at Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Try Cider-Can Turkey

By Stephanie Anderson / November 12, 2020 /

One of the biggest things agonized over during the approach for Thanksgiving is how to cook the turkey. Marinate? Brine? Roast? Grill? Fry? There are so many options, each offering a different level of difficulty and ultimate flavor outcome. One wrong move, one poor tactical culinary decision, and you’ve got yourself a tasteless and dry Thanksgiving turkey.…

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cider for Halloween

The 11 Best Ciders for Halloween

By Emily Kovach / October 26, 2020 /

How is it that when you were a little kid, you could freely binge on Halloween candy without regrets? As an adult person, eat one too many fun-sized candy bars, and you feel like you’re going to keel over. While your sugar tolerance may diminish with age, and buying candy from the store isn’t nearly…

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Tipping the Scale: How Juicing.Systems Helps Cideries Grow

By Emily Kovach / October 6, 2020 /

For nearly all craft cideries, there is something that defines their stories and sets the course for years to come. Perhaps it’s winning a home-brewing competition and realizing the potential of turning a passion into a profession. Maybe it’s meeting the right investor who shares your vision. For many cideries, however, this moment of truth…

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Cider Business School

Cider Business School Wrap-Up and Links to Videos of the Sessions

By Emily Kovach / August 17, 2020 /

In mid-August, we wrapped up a four-week session of an online educational platform called Cider Business School, presented by Ekos, makers of amazing cider management software, and Cider Culture. We wanted to extend a hearty thank you to everyone who helped to make these classes a success: Thank you to the presenters and to all…

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Cider Clubs

Shake Up Your Cider Routine: 5 Cider Clubs to Try

By Emily Kovach / August 5, 2020 /

You know the feeling: You’re standing in front of the cider section at your local bottle shop, or looking over the draft menu at your favorite bar, hoping that there’s something new to explore. And, more often than not, it’s the same exact things to choose from that you had last week. Before you get…

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Ekos and Cider Culture Present: Cider Business School

By Emily Kovach / July 9, 2020 /

We are so excited to announce an expansion of our Cider School series, the weekly educational hang-out that we developed during the first few weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown. Through a partnership with Ekos, the game-changing cider management software, we’re taking Cider School to the next level with a four-part series that we’re calling Cider…

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Yonder Cider and The Source Cider Launch in Washington State

By Emily Kovach / July 2, 2020 /

Exciting news for the Washington State craft cider community! On June 30, 2020, two new cider projects entered the local fold: Yonder Cider and The Source Cider. Both of these are the brainchildren of Caitlin Braam, a Seattle-based freelance marketer and brand strategist in the beverage space. Her impressive resume includes being the former president…

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Cider Week Hudson Valley

Cider Week Hudson Valley Carries on with Virtual Programming and Events (June 20–28, 2020)

By Emily Kovach / June 17, 2020 /

Clearly, this spring and summer (and who knows, maybe the fall and winter) are looking different than in years past in a lot of ways. For cider fans, one of those differences will be the cancellation and postponement of the cider-themed festivals, gatherings and Cider Weeks that we look forward to each season. Some event…

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cheese and cider pairings

Learn Cheese and Cider Pairings in this Helpful Video from Virtue Cider

By Emily Kovach / April 23, 2020 /

Two things that will never get old, no matter what else is going on in the world, are cider and cheese. If you’ve followed Cider Culture for any period of time, our passion for this beautiful combination is no secret: We’ve taught you how to make cider cheese fondue and cider-spiked cheese dipping sauce for…

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cider margarita

Learn How to Make a Pear Jalapeño Cider Margarita with Jack’s Hard Cider

By Emily Kovach / April 16, 2020 /

 Sunny afternoons call for cider margaritas! We’re digging this cocktail recipe from Maria at Jack’s Hard Cider (based in Gettysburg, PA). The recipe takes the standard marg equation and kicks it up a few notches with the addition of pickled jalapeño brine. Extra touches, like a chili and salt rim, and pear nectar, make…

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Hale & True

Collabo to Know: Hale & True x Kurant Cider Hop Together

By Emily Kovach / March 4, 2020 /

Philly will enjoy its first collaboration between two homegrown urban cideries: Hop Together, a strawberry hopped cider made by Hale & True Cider Co. and Kurant Cider. This cider, born of friendship and cooperation, is set to be released on Saturday, March 7. Hale & True owners Risa and Kerry McKenzie and Kurant owners Mike…

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