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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 2

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 […]

Cider News

ACA Welcomes 18 People to Growing Ranks of Certified Pommeliers

March 27, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

As cider’s popularity continues to grow and an increasing number of producers and styles enter the market, more professionals and enthusiasts are deepening their expertise through certification. The American Cider Association (ACA) is pleased to […]

Growing Cider

How This Small Cidery is Setting a Standard for Hiring & Employee Retention

March 26, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Watson Wheeler Cider is founded by four equal partners who share responsibilities in nearly every aspect of the business. With just one full-time employee, the company is looking at laying the groundwork for how it […]

Cider News

Blake’s Beverage Company Leads Fourth-Category Revolution, One Innovative Flavor at a Time

March 21, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Blake’s Beverage Company is hitting the ground running in 2025 with several daring new ciders in the first quarter of the year. As the collaborative voice of three leading cider brands—Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, […]

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