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Gowan’s Cider Sparkles at Press Democrat North Coast Wine Competition

April 29, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

We’re thrilled to announce that Gowan’s Cider has claimed top honors at the prestigious Press Democrat North Coast Wine Competition, a renowned regional event celebrating the finest wines and ciders exclusively produced and bottled in […]

New Cider

Oregon Fruits Abound in Tree & Vine Cider, a Collaboration from Portland Cider & Stoller

April 29, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

In celebration of Oregon Wine Month, two of Oregon’s quintessential craft beverage producers, Portland Cider Company and Stoller Family Estate, have collaborated to create a cider that bridges the orchard and the vineyard. Juicy Northwest apples […]

Cider News

Albemarle CiderWorks Wins Top Honors at International Cider Competition

April 27, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Albemarle CiderWorks has taken home top awards at CiderWorld, the prestigious international cider competition held annually in Frankfurt, Germany. All three ciders submitted by the Virginia-based cidery earned gold medals, with their standout cider, Brut […]

Growing Cider

How to Rethink Cider Branding Without The Apple

April 23, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

When your cidery starts out, branding may take a backseat to the product itself. It could start with pouring at a Farmers’ Market, sharing stories of your harvest, doing things like fermentation trials and the […]

New Cider

Blake’s Hard Cider Releases Key Lime Pie Cider

April 22, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Michigan’s best-selling cidery Blake’s Hard Cider is leaning into warmer weather with a fresh new flavor: Key Lime Pie (6.5% ABV). This delightful fusion of sweet and citrus includes flavors of tart fruit and notes […]

Growing Cider

The Educational Pieces Needed to Boost DTC Cider Sales

April 16, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

Implementing direct-to-consumer sales has become a necessary strategy for many cideries. But blending storytelling, with customer education, and creating a strategic sales technique is key, especially for cideries that are using more traditional methods of […]

Growing Cider

Why Orchard Preservation Is Becoming a Strategic Imperative for Cidery Owners

April 9, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

For orchard-owning cideries navigating an increasingly unstable apple economy, long-term sustainability may lie in doubling down on heritage practices and local sourcing — and proving to their peers that cider can be a viable path […]

Growing Cider

Why Email Marketing (Not Social Media) Is the Secret to Your Cidery’s Success

April 2, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Building a successful cider brand requires more than just crafting a high-quality product. It starts with forming genuine relationships with your customers before even attempting to make a sale. According to Ben Salisbury, founder of […]

New Cider

Texas-Strong Flavor Innovation: Austin Eastciders Releases Spiked Agua Fresca

April 1, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Austin Eastciders’ new brand extension Spiked Agua Fresca puts a Texas twist on the traditional fruit-forward beverage. It’s bold, playful and available in four fresh flavors—Strawberry Hibiscus, Cucumber Lime, Pineapple Guava and Mango Chamoy. Strawberry […]

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