Fresh cider news, straight from Ciderville. eCiderNews brings you daily coverage of cider makers, orchards, competitions, cider tourism, new releases, and the people shaping cider around the globe. Curated by Cider Chat host and cider emcee Ria Windcaller, each story adds context, community insight, and a cider lover’s perspective to the news that matters.
Still cider may surprise drinkers expecting a lively fizz, but for many of the world’s most respected cider makers, the absence of bubbles is a deliberate choice rather than a flaw. From New York to England and Latvia, cider makers say removing carbonation allows the fruit, tannins, and craftsmanship to take center stage, offering one … Read more
After earning USDA Organic certification in June, North Carolina’s Kordick Family Farm is offering a firsthand look at what organic certification really means for orchardists and cider makers—from record keeping and regulations to the difference between growing organic apples and producing certified organic cider. WESTFIELD, North Carolina — Kordick Family Farm has become one of … 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
Midwinter in the Southern Hemisphere. Midsummer in the North. Orchards on both side of the planet. While orchards across the Northern Hemisphere move through the long days of midsummer, orchardists in southern Chile are pruning century-old apple trees in the middle of winter. The contrast is a reminder that cider is a year-round agricultural story, … Read more
An intentionally low-alcohol cider inspired by the historic ciderkin style has emerged as one of the standout winners at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup held in Portland Oregon in late June. Heartland Ciderworks, based in Oregon, earned Gold in the Low Alcohol/Alcohol Removed category with The Little Rose, which also received the competition’s Best of … 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
Prince Edward Island’s Red Island Cider has opened a second location with the launch of The Brackley Bar, a cider-first outdoor destination designed to introduce more visitors to local cider while expanding the company’s direct-to-consumer business. Located on Brackley Point Road near Brackley Beach — one of the busiest tourist routes on the Island, The … 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
Ahead of English Wine Week, Visit Essex released a wide-ranging look at vineyard tourism in Essex, highlighting everything from wine tastings and vineyard stays to concerts, weddings, food events, picnics, and overnight accommodations among the vines. According to figures cited by the tourism organization, visits to UK vineyards have increased by 55% to 1.5 million … Read more
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