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Cider Canada Receives Federal Support to Expand Canadian Cider into International Market
Two-year initiative to strengthen exports, visibility and long-term competitiveness
by Poured Canada17 viewsnewsothercidergovernment-of-canadaagriculture-and-agri-foodcider-canada-cidre-canada - news
Best of the Northwest: 2026 NW Cider Cup Winners Announced
On June 26th, the Northwest Cider Association announces the winners of the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup Awards. This was the 13th year for the region’s most prestigious cider competition, which is now considered one of North America's most rigorous and respected cider judging programs.
by Kendall Jones19 viewsbeer-newsciderfeatured-for-news-tickernorthwest-cider-associationnw-cider-cup - news
exBEERiment | Yeast Comparison: White Labs WLP001 California Ale vs. Safale US-05 American Ale In A Session IPA
Author: Martin Keen Wort becomes beer at the point it is introduced to yeast, at which point fermentation occurs, turning […] The post exBEERiment | Yeast Comparison: White Labs WLP001 California Ale vs. Safale US-05 American Ale In A Session IPA appeared first on Brülosophy .
by Martin Keen21 viewsexbeerimentbrewingcidercraft-beerexperimentexperimental - news
Siskin, Steilhead Cider, 6%, Scotland
Another of my Moffat Toffee Shop purchases. Steilhead had a number of their Ciders in the sweetie shop. All of them featured bright & life-like drawings of garden birds on the bottle labels that certainly attracted me to them. I went for Siskin in the end as it promised Dry, Crisp & Refreshingly Sharp on … Continue reading Siskin, Steilhead Cider, 6%, Scotland →
by Whiskey Nut16 viewsbarrel-aged-ciderciderflatmoffat-toffee-shopscotlandscottish-apples - news
2026 NW Cider Cup Winners Announced
Thirteen years of raising a glass for the NW cider community PORTLAND, OR (June 26, 2026) – The Northwest Cider Association announces the winners of the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup Awards, […] The post 2026 NW Cider Cup Winners Announced appeared first on Sip Magazine .
by Sip Magazine28 viewsbc-canadacideridahomontananews-feedoregon - news
2026 NW Cider Cup Award Winners & Recap
The 13th annual 2026 Northwest Cider Cup awards were announced at a ceremony at Portland, Oregon’s Holocene on Thursday, June 25th. Founded by cidermakers, the regional awards organized by the Northwest Cider Association celebrates the best ciders and perries from across the Pacific Northwest. Accepting commercial entries from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and British Columbia, the range of ciders and perries competing this year reflects the depth and diversity of Pacific Northwest cider culture. Each entry is evaluated by trained industry professionals on appearance, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel — with gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to the best in every category. BEHIND THE MEDAL Every entry is evaluated through a rigorous blind tasting process by a diverse panel of trained judges, more than half of whom are American Cider Association Certified Cider Professionals. Judges assess appearance, aroma, flavor, mouthfeel and overall balance to identify truly exceptional cider
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough30 viewsciderawardsindustry-news - news
2026 Great Lakes Winemaker Challenge Announces Winners
Two K Farms Named Winery of the Year June 24, 2026 — The 2026 Great Lakes Winemaker Challenge has announced this year’s top award winners, recognizing outstanding wines, ciders, and [...]
by Press Release16 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businessciderdancing-dragonfly-winerygreat-lakes-winemaker-challengelibation-awards - news
The Best Hard Ciders That Are Not Too Sweet
Roundup of hard ciders that are not too sweet.
by Fiona Chandra15 viewscider - news
Under Pressure: Analyzing The Results From Past exBEERiments On Pressurized Fermentation
Author: Marshall Schott For many, there’s a romantic appeal to the idea of shortcuts in brewing, especially one that doesn’t […] The post Under Pressure: Analyzing The Results From Past exBEERiments On Pressurized Fermentation appeared first on Brülosophy .
by Marshall Schott19 viewsramblingsbrewingcidercraft-beerexbeerimentexperiment - news
Craft Brewers Conference and CiderCon® team-up in 2027
Brewers Association and American Cider Association Announce Co-Location of CiderCon® and the Craft Brewers Conference® in 2027 Independent Beverage Alcohol Communities to Gather Together in San Antonio, April 5–7, 2027 Boulder, Colo . (June 16, 2026) — The Brewers Association (BA) and the American Cider Association (ACA) today announced that CiderCon® and the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® (CBC ®) will co-locate in San Antonio, Texas, April 5–7, 2027. The collaboration brings together two leading gatherings for independent beverage alcohol producers while maintaining the distinct identities, communities, and educational experiences that attendees value most. “Independent beverage producers are navigating many of the same opportunities and challenges, from evolving consumer preferences to operational pressures and innovation across categories,” said Bart Watson, president and CEO of the Brewers Association. “By bringing these communities together under one roof, we can cr
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough19 viewsindustry-newsnationaleventscider - news
Thatchers Zero, Somerset Cider, 0%
The Non-Alcoholic market continues to grow despite lagging sales in Alcoholic Beverages. Any Beer or Cider manufacturer without a product in the NA category is missing out. I came across Thatchers Zero Somerset Cider when up in Scotland recently & decided to give it a taste. Thatchers are easily available everywhere in the UK from … Continue reading Thatchers Zero, Somerset Cider, 0% →
by Whiskey Nut18 viewscidernon-alcoholic0cidonanon-alcoholic-ciderscotland - news
Certified Pommelier exam comes to Australia for the first time
Image credit: iStock/igorr1. " data-large-file="https://www.beerandbrewer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cider.jpg" /> Australia will host its first-ever Certified Pommelier exam this October as part of a nationwide cider education roadshow. The post Certified Pommelier exam comes to Australia for the first time appeared first on Beer & Brewer .
by Molly Nicholas18 viewscidernewsamerican-cider-associationcertified-pommelierslider - news
The New School’s New Breweries & Cideries 2026 Block Party
The New School’s annual New Breweries & Cideries Showcase is back this Saturday, June 20th after taking a one-year hiatus. This free to attend event will be an indoor/outdoor block party at Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom featuring a one-day closure of the street outside the taproom from 2-10pm on Saturday. Come get your first taste of breweries and cideries and that have just launched in the Pacific Northwest, a chance to try their beverages and meet-the-brewers and owners in-person from 4-7pm. The New Breweries & Cideries Showcase is continuing our mission to highlight 12+ small brewe ries from all over Or egon and Washington. Each participant has a distinct creative vision and flavors, either creating new spaces in underserved areas or popular destinations, others reviving old spaces and defunct breweries to breath new life into them. Its an exciting lineup of newcomers coming to Portland, many of them for the first time outside of their hometowns and taprooms. The very first New Ore
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough18 viewseventsoregoncider - news
Thistly Cross, Elderflower Scottish Cider, 3.4%
There’s a number of flavoured ciders on the market. They use additional fruits or flowers as well as the apple base to give a different taste profile. Elderflower is one such example & it generally produces a drinking experience I enjoy. Scottish Cider maker Thistly Cross have a version that I picked up when on … Continue reading Thistly Cross, Elderflower Scottish Cider, 3.4% →
by Whiskey Nut23 viewsciderelderflowerelderflower-ciderflavoured-ciderscotlandthistly-cross - news
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<div class="bbWrapper">Hi im having trouble with my cider brew. after doing hydrometer check it tasted good but after bottling and then sitting for 3.5 weeks cracked 1 bottle open my wife has said it still has a beer taste. ive put 1x can of Black Ro
by Dozer15 viewscider - news
Idaho Celebrates 17th Annual Wine & Cider Month in June
Idaho honors the Year of Riesling, the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA’s 10th anniversary, and Savor Idaho 2026 BOISE, Idaho (June 2, 2026) – June is Idaho Wine & Cider Month, a statewide celebration […] The post Idaho Celebrates 17th Annual Wine & Cider Month in June appeared first on Sip Magazine .
by Sip Magazine19 viewscideridahowineidaho-cideridaho-wineidaho-wine-cider-month - news
Spring-Summer 2026 Cider News
Spring has sprung and is already starting to give way to summer in the Pacific Northwest. Cider news is abundant, arguably this being ciders biggest time to shine as last year’s harvest and winter slumber begins to show it’s bounty. Sadly the latest fresh pressing of cider news is is a good news and bad news story, with some exciting flavors, partnerships, and events coming up, but also a series of closures and consolidations. La Familia Cider closes Portland taproom La Familia Cider was founded in 2017 by the Gonzalez family, first-generation Mexican immigrants. La Familia offers distinctive hard ciders inspired by aguas frescas—fresh fruit beverages popular in Latin America. In June 2024 La Familia took over the former Portland Cider House location at 3638 SE Hawthorne Blvd operated by Portland Cider Co. and made it into their Portland satellite location. As of March 31st, La Familia closed this location as they shift the business teasing something new to come. Portland Cider Co. Tap
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough20 viewsciderindustry-newseventsoregonwashington - news
My Pommelier Journey & The Growth of Craft Cider
A look at my history with Cider & becoming a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide
by Warren Wills19 viewscertificationcidercommentaryeducationindustryportland-cider - news
From Apple to Cider
We made cider. Bottle-fermented. Ourselves and without really knowing what we were doing. A travelogue from apple to cider.
by saufwein19 viewsapplewuerttemberggermanyciderbubbles - news
Short & Shoddy | Pre-Prohibition Porter
Author: Will Lovell A few years back, while judging a local homebrew competition, I had the opportunity to try a […] The post Short & Shoddy | Pre-Prohibition Porter appeared first on Brülosophy .
by Will Lovell23 viewsshort-shoddybrewingcidercraft-beerexbeerimentexperiment - news
Beloved Portland cidery Alter Ego rebooting under new female-ownership
This story was developed in partnership with Cidercraft Magazine Just as Superman’s alter ego is Clark Kent and Peter Parker’s is Spider-Man, Alter Ego Cider was winemaker Anne Ebenreiter Hubatch’s beloved side project to Helioterra Wines. The alter ego cider taproom closed amidst the pandemic in 2021 , and the cidery was officially retired in 2023 . When Anne Hubatch moved to Wiscons in in 2025 that seemed to be the end of the sto ry for the belov ed Portland cidery. But in a Hollywood-esque reboot, the AlterEgo Cider mantle has been picked up by two new Portland entrepreneurs who have relaunched the brand with a fresh new enthusiasm and look. Alter Ego is back in action. Alter Ego Cider has been acquired and revitalized by local entrepreneurs and best friends Michelle Faris and Margaret Drew who are committed to honoring the cider’s heritage while keeping it women-owned and infusing it with fresh ener gy and a unique perspective. Faris and Drew have be en lifelong frie nds since chil
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough17 viewsindustry-newscideroregon - news
Portland Cider Co. Celebrates 13th Anniversary
Portland Cider Co. owners Lynda and Jeff Parrish This Saturday, April 11th from from 5-9pm Portland Cider Co. will celebrate their 13th Anniversary with a blowout party at their Clackamas Taproom + Warehouse (8925 SE Jannsen Rd). Join Portland’s oldest cidery for “honestly good cider” with a big community party featuring rare pours, cellar releases, interactive experiences, and the debut celebration of our newest core cider, Imperial Blackberry Lime. Advanced tickets are available here. Event highlights include: Rare cellar pours and limited ciders on tap Celebration of our new core cider Imperial Blackberry Lime Tattoo pop-up with anniversary flash art Permanent jewelry bar from LUXE+GOLD Face painting for families Dessert from Tipsy Scoop PDX A dedicated Imperial Cider Tent The taproom will remain open to the public for regular service, but the special warehouse pours will be available exclusively through tasting tickets. View fullsize View fullsize 🍎 Cider. Every tap will be p
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough28 viewscidereventsoregon - news
2 Towns Ciderhouse wins big at 2026 LA Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge
One of the most award-winning cideries in Oregon is 2 Towns Ciderhouse, with many awards earned across a wide selection of its ciders, and recently it brought home more metal from the LA Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. In particular, its new year-round Guava Get Down snagged three medals, and … Continue reading
by Jon Abernathy21 viewscidernewspress-releases2-towns-ciderhouse - news
Oregon’s Distro Shake Up and Day One’s Place In It
How does Columbia's buyout of Point Blank impact Oregon's beverage industry & what impact will it have on small brands & independent distributors?
by Warren Wills21 viewsbeer-historycidercommentarycraft-beerindustryoregon-brewery