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Portland Cider Releases New Cocktail-Inspired Pear Lychee Cider

June 5, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Portland Cider Company is transporting taste buds to distant shores with the release of its newest small-batch creation: Pear Lychee Cider. This tropical, cocktail-inspired cider bursts with the juicy sweetness of ripe pears and the exotic […]

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Building Stronger Cidery Teams Through Strategic Hiring and Training

June 4, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Hiring and onboarding your cidery’s tasting room staff is more than a quick training session on pouring technique and a rundown of the tap list. Instead, it’s a process that needs to be rooted in […]

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How Portland Cider Is Looking to Turn a Wine Partnership into a Retail Win

May 31, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

In a partnership that has united legacies in Oregon’s vineyard and orchard industries, Portland Cider Company and Stoller Family Estate joined forces to create Tree & Vine, a co-fermented cider that is said to showcase […]

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Snow Capped Makes History at 2025 GLINTCAP

May 29, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Snow Capped Cider, led by owner and head cidermaker Kari Williams, continues its streak of excellence by being named Midsize Cidermaker of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 2025 GLINTCAP. In an […]

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Keys to a Smooth Territory Expansion: How La Familia Cider Took the Leap into California

May 28, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

La Familia Cider is proving that successful territory expansion requires more than just ambition. After eight years of growing its brand in Oregon, the family-owned cidery has launched into California, a highly competitive market that […]

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Summer Nostalgia: AVID Cider Co. Releases Rocket Pop Cider

May 23, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

AVID Cider Co. announces the return of their seasonal release, Rocket Pop Cider (6.2% ABV). With the smooth flavors of raspberry, cherry, and lime, Rocket Pop will make your summer a little sweeter. Now available […]

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Rooted in Tradition: Why Cideries Are Doubling Down on Heritage Techniques

May 21, 2025 Jon Sicotte 2

Tradition in cider making is not just for nostalgia — it can be a powerful business strategy. From wild fermentations to aging on lees, cider makers across the country are reviving historical techniques not only […]

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Global Excellence Recognized at GLINTCAP: Celebrating 19 Years of Cider Brilliance

May 20, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) concluded its 19th annual competition last week with outstanding participation, global reach, and a continued commitment to excellence, education, and community. With 813 commercial and 226 […]

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Why Finnriver Broke Its Mold to Enter the Territory of Canned Products

May 17, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

For a long time, Washington’s Finnriver Farm & Cidery has celebrated itself for its premium bottled ciders that are rooted in a story of sustainability for Pacific Northwest agriculture. But the cidery has taken a […]

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Calibrate your Cider Tasting: Strengthen Quality Control By Drinking like a Certified Pommelier

May 14, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Properly tasting your cider with an objective and calibrated approach can help strengthen your cidery’s quality control and assurance processes.  Certified Pommeliers Tim Powers of Commonwealth Wine School and Kate Pinsley of Schilling Cider recently […]

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