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Now Open: Acreage, the New Cider House and Eatery from Stem Ciders

By Emily Kovach / March 7, 2018 /

Last February, Stem Ciders announced a $7 million expansion (no biggie) to construct a huge new facility in Lafayette, Colorado, about 12 miles east of Boulder. A big part of the excitement of this news was that this wasn’t all for production — a beautiful eatery, inspired by the cider houses in Basque Country would…

The Double Tap List: The Best of #Cider on Instagram (Feb. 17-23)

By Samantha Story / February 23, 2018 /

T.G.I.F., #ciderlovers! It is finally Friday, and we are so excited for the weekend! The arrival of Friday means it’s time for a new version of The Double Tap List, our roundup of the most notable and like-worthy cider content on Instagram. The #ciderworld had lots of activity this week with tacos, President’s Day, and thoughts of summer!!…

Women Making Waves in the Cider World 10: CiderCon 2018 Edition

By Holly Tennant / February 13, 2018 /

CiderCon 2018 brought together hundreds of women in craft cider, including the two below who we were able to meet with and interview. As we will discuss, blogging is one thing they have in common, but it is just the beginning of what these two dynamic ladies create. Meredith Collins of Along Came a Cider…

4 Cideries Blending Cider and Tea to a Tee

By Madeline Rice Brommer / February 13, 2018 /

With winter’s chill still weighing heavily in the air, warm up with a nice cup of tea-infused cider! A number of cideries are adding tea blends to their ciders and we’re not mad about it. The flavors of the teas mix perfectly with apples for a new twist on your usual sipper. Find your new…

The Double Tap List: The Best of #Cider on Instagram (Feb. 3-9)

By Samantha Story / February 9, 2018 /

Happy Friday, fellow #cidergeeks! What an eventful week it has been! The arrival of Friday means it’s time for a new version of The Double Tap List, our roundup of the most notable and like-worthy cider content on Instagram. The #ciderworld was full of activity this week, with parties, prepping for the Olympics and that little event called…

CiderCon Day #2 Highlights

By Emily Kovach / February 1, 2018 /

Wednesday marked the more “official” start to CiderCon 2018 (though Tuesday held lots of fun, which you can read about in our Day #1 highlights post), and we woke up to a clear, cold day on Baltimore’s beautiful waterfront. A good dose of coffee wiped away any lingering sluggishness from last night’s outings, and we…

The Double Tap List: The Best of #Cider on Instagram (Jan. 20–26)

By Samantha Story / January 26, 2018 /

Happy Friday, #cidergeeks! Let’s all say it together: “T-G-I-F!” The arrival of Friday means it’s time for a new version of The Double Tap List, our roundup of the most notable and like-worthy cider content on Instagram. The #ciderworld was full of activity this week, with cider tests, a mac-and-cheese weekend and tap takeovers! Check out some…

Contract Cider Making: The Good, the Bad, and the Fruitful

By Shawndra Russell / January 26, 2018 /

Do you dream of making cider commercially, with visions of a cool taproom you design from scratch dancing in your head? That may not be feasible right away considering the high startup costs that come with opening a brick-and-mortar location. So, what’s a budding cider maker to do? Many cider startups begin with contracting the…

Cider Culture’s Guide to CiderCon 2018: Where to Eat, Drink and Hang in Baltimore

By Emily Kovach / January 25, 2018 /

The countdown is ON, folks: With less than a week until CiderCon 2018, it’s time to start finalizing all of our travel plans. In between packing (remember to save room to bring some bottles home!) and texting with friends about where and when you’re meeting up, check out our guide for our favorite spots to…

Grow Your Business and Do What You Love with Ekos Cidermaker

By Alex Jones / January 22, 2018 /

What’s the best part about being a professional cider maker? Maybe it’s connecting with local orchards to source the perfect blend of apples, nerding out over yeast strains, tasting a product that you and your team made from start to finish, or sharing the perfect sip of a new variety with your customers. But, as…

Get to Know Western Cider in Missoula, Montana

By Emily Kovach / January 16, 2018 /

It’s been less than a year since Western Cider Co. opened its tasting room in Missoula, Montana, and since it’s in a bit of a far-flung location (at least to us East Coasters), we thought we’d give you a little photo tour of its awesome space. We’re definitely keeping an eye on cheap travel sites…

Sign Up for Pro Photography for Your Cider Brand at CiderCon

By Emily Kovach / January 9, 2018 /

Theoretically, if your product is awesome enough, branding doesn’t really matter. One bite, sip or try, and the consumer is hooked and couldn’t care less if the website looks like it’s from 1996, or if all of its Instagram photos are dark and blurry. But, in reality, we all know that’s not how it works.…