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A daily dispatch of what’s happening across the global cider world — new cideries, trail openings, competition results, orchard news, and the stories everyone else missed. 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
May 28, 2026 · Ciderville News
Hard Cider Isn’t Just for Fall, Says Food & Wine ~ And Ciderville Already Knows It
As summer approaches, Food & Wine has published an article titled “Move Over Rosé: Why Cider Deserves a Spot in Your Summer Cooler.” The piece makes a compelling case for cider as a warm-weather beverage and features comments from cider educator Adrian Luna-Verduga, better known throughout Ciderville as The Hard Cider Guy.
May 27, 2026 · Ciderville News
GLINTCAP Turns 20: A Look at the Competition That Keeps Growing
Grand Rapids hosted the Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition’s 20th year — Ria was there judging. Here’s what stood out from the floor.
May 26, 2026 · Ciderville News
La Familia Cider Closes Portland Location, Hints at What’s Next
The Gonzalez family cidery, founded in 2017 and inspired by aguas frescas, closed its Hawthorne Blvd spot in March — and is teasing something new.
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