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Lessons from the Past for Today’s Cider Makers: “The American Cider Book”

By Sofia Payson / June 8, 2016 /

As part of the human experience, we sometimes find that the past comes back to haunt us, whether in the form of a prophecy fulfilled or the repetition of history. It is wise, therefore, to look back at other generations that share themes in common with our own. The viewpoint of writer Vrest Orton and…

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Marketing Practices Changing to Meet Growing Cider Industry Demands

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / May 16, 2016 /

The cider industry is booming! In order to meet increasing demand, marketing practices by cider makers will need to be altered to properly accommodate industry growth. This topic was part of the discussion at a March workshop at Penn State Extension in Center Valley, led by instructor Carla Snyder. Cider has become so popular that…

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Cider Travels: Drinking Cider in Grand Rapids, Michigan

By Ronald Sansone / May 9, 2016 /

Experiencing quality cider on a vacation is a great way to taste local agriculture and meet interesting people. When setting off for any locale, I usually begin my cider-trip planning with Eric West’s Cider Guide blog, which features current maps of cider locations around the world. Recently, I was headed to Michigan, the third-largest grower of…

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[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: 4 Tickets to Inaugural PA Cider Fest (June 25) — $100 Value

By Michele Kornegay / May 5, 2016 /

A big thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway! The winner has been notified via email. Stay tuned to TheTownDish.com for your chance to win again! Cheers! We couldn’t be more excited for the first-ever PA Cider Fest, which will be making its big debut on Saturday, June 25. The event, sponsored by PA Preferred and Pennsylvania Apples, promises to…

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Save the Dates for These 3 Upcoming Cider Events

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / April 19, 2016 /

Luckily for all of you cider sippers out there, cider events in the springtime are a common occurrence. We’ve got our eyes on these three: Raw Hard Cider Fest (April 30) The Raw Hard Cider Fest will take place at Rowan Asher Winery from 2–7 p.m. on April 30. Bring a lawn chair or blanket…

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Top 6 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural PA Cider Fest (June 25)

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / April 13, 2016 /

The PA Cider Fest, with PA Preferred and Pennsylvania Apples as proud sponsors, will be making its grand debut on June 25. Ready for all the exciting details? From cider workshops to informative tours, here are the top six reasons to get your tickets today to make sure you’re part of the crowd: Cider Sampling from Top…

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Hardball Cider Now Available at Phillies Home Games

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / April 7, 2016 /

There is already a generous amount of food and drink options at Citizens Bank Park ballpark for fans to enjoy, but now hard cider fans will have something to sip, too. Hardball Cider has announced that it will be making its appearance during Phillies home games. The next time you visit the park, be sure to find the…

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Cider, Wine & Food Galore at the 2016 Harvest Ridge Winery Food Truck Festival (April 15–16)

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / April 5, 2016 /

What’s better than a daylong food truck festival event featuring plentiful amounts of cider, wine, food, live music and more? Two days of it! The 2016 Harvest Ridge Winery Food Truck Festival will be spanning April 15–16 for two days of extraordinary food truck fare and refreshing beverages to go along with it. From 5–8…

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3 Cider-Focused Businesses Launching This Spring

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / April 1, 2016 /

The hard cider business is booming these days, from cider-centric bars opening their doors to new cideries offering libations to the hard cider-sipping masses. Three cider-focused businesses launching soon have caught our eye: New Toronto Cider Bar Opening Soon: Her Father’s Cider Bar and Kitchen Her Father’s Cider Bar and Kitchen will be a cider-focused bar and eatery in the…

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Save the Date: Woodchuck Ciderstock 2016 (Aug. 20)

By Ronald Sansone / March 31, 2016 /

For the third consecutive year, Woodchuck Hard Cider is bringing top talent to perform at the Woodchuck Cidery in Middlebury, Vermont, during its Ciderstock summer cider and music festival on August 20. Great live music, delicious Woodchuck ciders and a collection of unique food trucks make this a great day spent in a field in…

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Cider Travels: Drinking Cider in New York City

By Ronald Sansone / March 29, 2016 /

New York City is a great destination for travelers seeking cider on the road amidst some of the most popular tourist sites in the world. Curious about where to sip cider in the city that doesn’t sleep? We’re rounding up 13 Manhattan places to visit to get a taste of The Big Apple. We’ve barely skimmed the surface with…

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[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win 2 VIP Tickets to the 2016 Philly Farm and Food Fest (April 10)

By Kristen Kwiatkowski / March 23, 2016 /

Thank you for entering our Philly Farm & Food Fest Giveaway! Our winner has been notified via email. Cheers! Want to spend an entire day visiting more than 130 exhibitors, checking out live cooking demos and (of course!) visiting the Local Libations Lounge? If so, throw your name into the running for two VIP tickets to…

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