449: Exploring Hereford’s Museum of Cider with Elizabeth Pimblett
The Role of the Museum of Cider What Visitors to the Museum Can Expect The Museum’s Hidden Treasures and Highlights Contact info for Museum of Cider Mentions in this Cider Chat
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448: Cider Institute: New Name, New Reach, and More Cider Education
The Cider Institute: Training the Next Generation of Cider Makers The Cider Institute, formerly known as the Cider Institute of North America (CINA), is the premier resource for cider education. Founded in 2016 at CiderCon, the Institute focuses on training cider makers of all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. With a growing global reach, … Read more
447: Inside the Michigan Cider Association with Executive Director Paula Englin
Michigan Cider: The Great Cider State with Paula Englin Michigan has earned its place as a leader in the cider industry, boasting the highest number of hard cider businesses in the U.S. In this episode, Paula Englin, Executive Director of the Michigan Cider Association, discusses the state’s growth in cider, the role of education, and … Read more
446: Monica Cohen, the New CEO of the American Cider Association
Monica Cohen on Leading the ACA Monica Cohen, the new CEO of the American Cider Association (ACA), stepped into her role at CiderCon 2025 in Chicago. With a background in dairy marketing and a passion for helping craft industries grow, she brings fresh energy and a bold vision to the cider world. Her introduction to … Read more
438: The Secret Sauce to Cider’s Growth is #xpromotecider
The Recipe for #xpromotecider Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the recipe for growth. In this episode of Cider Chat, we explore how the #xpromotecider campaign over the course of 2024. What is #xpromotecider? The #xpromotecider campaign started as a way to encourage cider brands and enthusiasts to cross share episodes of Cider Chat so that … Read more
437: Parting Cheers with CEO Michelle McGrath of the ACA
After 8 Years at the helm Michelle McGrath is switching gears Michelle McGrath, CEO of the American Cider Association (ACA), reflects on her impactful leadership, the growth of the cider industry, and her next chapter. In this episode, Michelle shares insights into her journey, upcoming transitions, and the exciting plans for CiderCon 2024 in Chicago. … Read more
267: Fermenting with Quince | A Panel Discussion w/Makers
Fermenting with Quince Was Aphrodite’s Forbidden Fruit a quince or the apple? She’s not talking, but cidermakers are…in this panel discussion on “Fermenting with Quince” that was recorded for CiderCon2021. Quince a.k.a. Cydonia oblonga is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the family Rosaceae. Quince is a ‘pomme’ fruit with the likes of … Read more
053: Michelle McGrath | Executive Director, United States Association of Cider Makers
Michelle McGrath is the Executive Director of the United States Association of Cider Makers, a trade association for the cider industry. In this episode she chats on the mission of the USACM, the goals for the year, the upcoming Cider Conference (CiderCon) and the Pick Cider initiative for Thanksgiving. The four core mandates of the … Read more
042: Jennifer and Sara | Leaders in Cider for New York
Jennifer and Sara are making cider happened for New York state! In this episode, Jennifer Smith the Executive Director of New York Cider Association and Sara Grady Founder of NY Cider Week discuss the state’s commitment to cider and upcoming events. Ria met up with Jennifer and Sara at Cider Feast 2016 a Food Karma Project … Read more
041: Emily Ritchie | Northwest Cider Association, USA
Emily Ritchie is the Executive Director of the Northwest Cider Association a region covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. This region’s cider scene is on fire and growing! The Northwest Cider Association was formed in 2010. The following Washington State cideries listed below initially kick started the Association. Soon after Oregon cideries began … Read more
