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Diverse Orchards, Distinct Ciders: What Producers Are Learning

August 13, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

For orchard-based cideries and perry producers, biodiversity is a strategic choice that affects tree health and fruit quality, and can also enhance customer perception. While the payoff isn’t always quick or easily measurable, orchard-based companies […]

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Queen Orchard Farm & Cidery to Open 1st Taproom

August 12, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Queen Orchard Farm & Cidery will open its first taproom and event center at the company’s 65-acre orchard in West Linn at the end of August, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy cider, beer, and […]

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Ways to Build Visibility and Velocity Through Off-Premise Cider Sales

August 6, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

Securing placement, whether on draft or on shelves, continues to be a defining challenge for cideries vying to gain a foothold in a landscape still dominated by craft beer and well-funded national brands. ​Increased visibility […]

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“Comet Con 2025” Brings Meteor Shower, Retro Games to Albemarle CiderWorks

July 31, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

The UVA Department Of Astronomy and Super Bit Cville are teaming up to host “Comet Con 2025” from 9-11 p.m. on Friday, August 15 at Albemarle CiderWorks. This night of nostalgic games & stargazing is […]

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Ways to Modernize Traditions by Scaling Cider Production Smart & Sustainable Ways

July 30, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

There’s a delicate balance between romanticism and practicality, and it sums up the balancing act faced by many modern cideries.  “We let tradition inspire our creativity, while leaning on modern efficiencies — like cans and […]

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How Talbott’s Cider Is Reinventing the Cidery Tasting Room Experience

July 28, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Let’s talk about flavors and innovation in cider! Charles Talbott of Talbott’s Cider joins the Brewer Magazine Podcast for a Cider Business chat to talk about recent moves for the Palisade, Colorado companyy. From launching […]

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Legislation Seeks to Remove Sparkling Cider Tax Burden, Expand Craft Beverage Innovation

July 25, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

A bipartisan bill introduced Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives could reshape how sparkling cider, wine, and mead made with fruit are taxed—potentially opening the door for craft producers to expand their offerings without […]

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Packaging, Partnerships, and the Power of Story: Cider Retail Sales Strategies That Work

July 23, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

The ability to boost both on-premise and off-premise sales can benefit from a dual-focused strategy rooted in authenticity, data, and strong retail relationships. Many cidery leaders shared with Brewer Mag & Cider Business that achieving […]

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Sustainability With Substance: Building Purpose-Driven ​Cideries That Last

July 16, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

As consumers ​look to focus on the where and why of any business, cideries have already been there and are thriving. Three cideries​ —​ Finnriver, Keepsake, and Santa Cruz​ —​ prov​e that sustainability is more than just good PR​. From codifying core […]

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Cider’s Next Chapter? Strategy, Identity & the Rise of the “Fourth Category” with Andrew Blake

July 10, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

In a Cider Business podcast here for Brewer Mag, Andrew Blake, CEO of Blake’s Beverage, explores the business mindset behind cider’s growing momentum. Blake shares how strategic shifts and investments have positioned the company — […]

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