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.
- Would cider lose some of its identity?
- How would the conference actually work?
- What happens to orchard-focused cider?
- Why was this path chosen over other options?
To explore those questions, Cider Chat host Ria Windcaller sat down with ACA Board President Christine Walter for an extended conversation.
Rather than revisit the past, the interview looks ahead examining the financial realities facing CiderCon, the board’s decision-making process, what attendees can expect in San Antonio, and what success—or failure—might look like after the conference concludes.
Some questions received direct answers.
Others highlighted just how much planning remains before CiderCon 2027 opens its doors.
The full interview will be released this Wednesday on Cider Chat, with the complete video also available to Cider Chat Patreon supporters.
As the conversation surrounding CiderCon 2027 continues, the interview offers the cider community an opportunity to hear directly from the ACA Board President as plans for the conference continue to take shape.
Related Listening
Previous Conversation with Christine Walter
Learn more about Christine Walter’s background, Baumans Cider, and her work within the American Cider Association before listening to this week’s interview. Episode 296: Bauman’s |Oregon’s Destination Farm Cidery
Coming Wednesday on Cider Chat
The full conversation with ACA Board President Christine Walter on CiderCon 2027 and the future of the American Cider Association.
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