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The Food Program That Wasn’t Supposed to Become a Major Revenue Stream for Talbott’s Cider

September 2, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

For Talbott’s Cider, adding food to its taproom was not initially about becoming a restaurant. The goal was much simpler: meet a licensing requirement, give guests another reason to stay and, ideally, sell another cider. […]

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Why Refreshing Your Brand Doesn’t Mean Reinventing Your Cider

August 12, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

The thought of rebranding your cidery’s packaging lineup comes with an uncomfortable question: If the product is already working, why risk changing how it’s presented? That’s the dilemma High Limb Cider wrestled with before unveiling […]

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What Customers May Reveal if Your Brand Connects

July 29, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Branding is often treated as a creative exercise, but for many cideries it functions more like a continuous business experiment. A logo, label or product name may earn attention on the shelf, yet the real […]

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Don’t Let Music Licensing Become an Expensive Surprise for Your Taproom

July 15, 2026 Jon Sicotte 0

Music is often treated as background noise in a taproom, but experienced cideries say it deserves the same strategic attention as menu design, lighting or staffing. The right soundtrack helps shape a customer’s perception of […]

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From Guided Tastings to Community Events, These Can Drive Local Cidery Visits

July 8, 2026 Jon Sicotte 1

The biggest marketing lesson isn’t about finding the latest social media trend or spending more money on advertising. Instead, centering on understanding your local community first, then building promotions that fit the way customers already […]

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How 2 Towns’ Dickason Sees the Production Team Thrive Amid Constant Change

September 17, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

This is a part of a monthly series of Q&As with members of the cider community from across the U.S. Brewer Magazine & Cider Business will share business and personal insights from decision makers in […]

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

July 30, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

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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