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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 […]

Growing Cider

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

May 17, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

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 […]

Growing Cider

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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Blake’s, Carhartt Team Up to Address Food Insecurity

May 9, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

America’s fastest growing cidery Blake’s Hard Cider and neighboring Michigan-based workwear brand, Carhartt, are teaming up this summer to celebrate agriculture and reduce food waste in support of The Farmlink Project. A new, limited edition […]

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La Familia Cider Celebrates Eight Years with California Launch

May 9, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Oregon-based, family-owned craft cidery La Familia Cider has officially expanded its distribution to California, marking a major milestone in becoming a fully West Coast brand with availability now in Oregon, Washington, and California. True to its […]

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Blake’s Beverage Company Q1 Growth Led by Investments in Flavor, Flagships, and Fruit-Based Imperials 

May 8, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Blake’s Beverage Company is celebrating a high-impact first quarter of 2025, characterized by industry-leading growth. As the collaborative voice of three leading cider brands—Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, and AVID Cider Co.—Blake’s Beverage Company’s growth […]

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Creating Strategic Cider Inventory & Production Planning

May 7, 2025 Jon Sicotte 2

Near the start for Ironbound Farm, cidermaker Cameron Stark learned a hard lesson about trusting distributors over their his data.  “Early on, we only listened to our distributor, with the thought that we are new […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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