In Episode 512, Cider Chat MC Ria Windcaller reads her August eCiderNews editorial, Plant the Damn Apple Tree, reflecting on entrepreneurship, uncertainty, abundance, and what an apple tree might teach us about the time in between. From the Editor’s Desk: Summer 2026 News Cycle Reflections Cideries close. People in our community are passing. The weather … Read more
Ria Windcaller August 24, 2026 🎧 Listen to this editorial: Ria reads Plant the Damn Apple Tree in Cider Chat Episode 512. Listen below or find Cider Chat wherever you get your podcasts. https://ciderchat.com/podcast/512-plant-the-damn-apple-tree-special-edition Plant the Damn Apple Tree You’re checking this essay out because you’re thinking…maybe. Maybe this might be worth a moment of … Read more
August 10, 2026 Here’s a question that is best asked over a glass of…cider: What actually makes something a cider? Many traditional producers, particularly in France and Spain, have been asking that question for years, urging EU regulators to adopt a clearer legal definition that distinguishes cider made entirely from fermented fruit juice from more … Read more
By Ria Windcaller | eCiderNews August 4, 2026 NEW YORK — New York wants to become “The State of Cider.” The New York Cider Association (NYCA) is seeking a strategic marketing, brand and communications partner to help turn that ambition into a cohesive statewide identity, bringing together programs that already include Cider Week, cider festivals, … Read more
The American Cider Association has released its first schedule-at-a-glance for CiderCon® 2027, providing the clearest look yet at how the conference will unfold during its first year co-located with the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. The conference will take place April 5-7, 2027, in San Antonio, Texas, with tours and travel scheduled for Sunday, … Read more
The 20th anniversary of the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) did more than recognize outstanding cider. It offered a snapshot of where the industry is heading. With more than 1,400 commercial and noncommercial entries from around the world, GLINTCAP has become one of cider’s most influential competitions. While medals recognize individual excellence, … Read more
The American Cider Association’s announcement that CiderCon 2027 will be co-located with the Craft Brewers Conference generated widespread discussion throughout the cider community. In this episode, ACA Board President Christine Walter joins Cider Chat to discuss the decision, explain how it came about, and respond to many of the questions raised by cider makers, orchardists, … Read more
Last week, eCiderNews reported on the American Cider Association’s decision to co-locate CiderCon 2027 with the Craft Brewers Conference in San Antonio. The announcement sparked one of the most active discussions the cider industry has seen in recent years. To explore those questions, Cider Chat host Ria Windcaller sat down with ACA Board President Christine … Read more
The conversation surrounding CiderCon 2027 continues. Following eCiderNews coverage of the American Cider Association’s announcement that CiderCon 2027 will be co-located with the Craft Brewers Conference in San Antonio, Texas, ACA leadership has agreed to participate in an interview to discuss the decision and answer questions emerging from the cider community. eCiderNews is scheduled to … Read more
The American Cider Association (ACA) has announced a major change for CiderCon 2027, moving the annual conference from its expected return to Chicago and co-locating the event with the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® in San Antonio, Texas, April 5–7, 2027. Both events will take place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in … Read more
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