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 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
An editorial on leadership, scarcity, and why cider no longer needs to borrow authority from beer or wine. In Let Cider Lead, host Ria Windcaller steps back from interviews to offer a clear-eyed reflection on the state of the cider industry, drawing on more than three decades in cider and nearly eleven years documenting the … Read more
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Monica Cohen on Leading the ACA Monica Cohen, the new CEO of the American Cider Association (ACA), stepped into her role at CiderCon 2025 in Chicago. With a background in dairy marketing and a passion for helping craft industries grow, she brings fresh energy and a bold vision to the cider world. Her introduction to … Read more
After 8 Years at the helm Michelle McGrath is switching gears Michelle McGrath, CEO of the American Cider Association (ACA), reflects on her impactful leadership, the growth of the cider industry, and her next chapter. In this episode, Michelle shares insights into her journey, upcoming transitions, and the exciting plans for CiderCon 2024 in Chicago. … Read more
A Special Valentine to Ciderville with Love This episode is a special valentine to Ciderville with a little bit of help from the Talking Pommes and an eventful appearance by The Nose! We are in the Cider House reviewing the last year and have written a special card to everyone out there in your special … Read more
Catching up with Michelle McGrath CEO of the ACA CiderCon 2024 takes place in Portland, Oregon, making it the perfect time to chat with the American Cider Association’s CEO Michelle McGrath. The Northwest Cider Association is also involved helping with the cider tours on Monday and Tuesday and Oregon Cider Week! CiderCon 2024 Learning Tracks … Read more
The process where fresh pressed apple juice is transformed into a delightful alcoholic beverage (cider) happens during primary fermentation. Before we get into the steps here is a list of Equipment and Ingredients you will need for this stage of cidermaking. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. Support Cider Chat at … Read more
Nothing Sharp about the “Ice Cider Queen” Eleanor Léger is affectionately dubbed the Ice Cider Queen by many followers, most notably this podcast. She founded Eden Specialty Cider in 2007, the year of the first harvest of apples for producing Ice Cider at Eden. The act of freezing apple juice outdoors during the coldest days … Read more
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