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A cider news dispatches on what’s happening across the global cider world! From new cideries, trail openings, competition results, orchard news, and the stories from out and about Ciderville. Curated by Cider Chat Central the cider hub of the world’s #1 cider podcast.
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What you’ll find here
Every day out and about in Ciderville, something is happening. A new cidery opens its doors. A trail launches. A maker wins a medal. A beloved tasting room closes quietly. Most of it never makes the news. This is where it does.
- Cidery openings & closings — The full picture, not just the press release.
- Competition results — GLINTCAP, ICA, and regional awards covered in full.
- Trails & cider tourism — New trails, passport programs, and off-the-beaten-path finds.
- Orchard & harvest news — Apple crop reports, new varieties, and orchard stories.
- Industry moves — Acquisitions, expansions, new distribution deals, and the people behind them.
- #ciderGoingUP spotlight — Extra attention for the makers and brands supporting independent cider media.
“You don’t need a certification, you don’t need the right words. You’ve been tasting your whole life. And you’ve been following cider your whole life too. This is just where we keep track of it together.”~ Ria Windcaller, Cider Chat
Why eCiderNews exists
For over a decade, Cider Chat has been bringing you the stories of makers, enthusiasts, and cider folk from around the world…one episode at a time. But cider doesn’t wait for a weekly release schedule. Things happen every day out there in Ciderville.
eCiderNews is where we catch it all. Short, readable, and always written with the cider community in mind and not just for industry insiders or trade buyers, but for you: the person who actually cares about what’s in the glass and who put it there.
And here’s the thing about cider news…there’s plenty of it if you know where to look. New trails launching. Cideries planting heritage orchards. Makers winning medals they never got press for. Small operations that are quietly doing extraordinary things. We’re going to find them and bring them to you.
That’s a wee bit of what eCiderNews is all about.
Latest from eCiderNews
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Alcohol-Free Cider Is Moving Onto the Tap
Two English pubs are giving low-ABV cider equal footing alongside traditional cider, signaling a shift in how premium no- and low-alcohol cider is served. For years, alcohol-free cider has lived in bottles and cans tucked away in refrigerators while traditional cider claimed the taps behind the bar. That may be starting to change. Two pubs…
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Asturias Advances Professional Cider Education with Second Cider Sommelier Course
By Ria Windcaller | eCiderNews ASTURIAS, Spain — One of the world’s oldest cider regions is taking another step toward formalizing cider education. Graduates of the Second Cider Sommelier Course – Tasting Panel are receiving their diplomas today, July 23, 2026, at a ceremony Casa de la Buelga in Ciañu, Langreo, capping an advanced program…
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Cider Summit Turns 15: Alan Shapiro Reflects on the Festival That Helped Grow America’s Cider Community
By Ria Windcaller | eCiderNews When Alan Shapiro co-founded the first Cider Summit in Seattle in 2010, he wasn’t sure anyone would show up. His small team scrambled to assemble about 40 ciders from roughly a dozen producers, navigating permits, licensing, and the countless logistics of a first-time event. Nearly 500 people walked through the…
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