Johnny Appleseed, the legendary figure who roamed the American frontier planting apple trees, is one of the most enduring folk heroes in U.S. history. Far from a mere myth, the real Johnny Appleseed—born John Chapman on September 26, 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts—was a quirky, kind-hearted pioneer whose love for apples and nature left a lasting […]
YAKIMA, Washington(July) – Tieton Cider Works, ranked as the eighth fastest-growing cider brand in the U.S. by Nielsen, proudly celebrates securing four distinguished awards at the 8th Annual Cidercraft Awards. The cidery excelled in multiple categories, earning a Gold Medal for Chili Lime in Spiced, and Judges’ Pick honors for Bourbon Barrel Peach (Wood-Aged), Imperial […]
Dexter Cider Mill Is Michigan’s Oldest Continuously Operating Cider Mill(October 28) The venerable old Dexter Cider Mill, the state’s longest continuously-operating cider mill, is now in its 137th season. Throngs of people annually visit the cider mill, overlooking the banks of the Huron River, to pick up some fresh apple cider and apple spice doughnuts, […]
Original Sin Launches Red Widow Cider: A Bold New Blend of Apples and Berries Original Sin Cider proudly announces the release of Red Widow, a vibrant and refreshing new cider made with freshly pressed New York apples and a carefully curated blend of cherries, red raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and cranberries. This premium, fruit-forward cider […]
Sherborn, Massachusetts– Stormalong Cider, a leading producer of award-winning craft ciders, is proud to introduce its latest innovation: the Apple Spritz line. This refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage is made with freshly pressed, whole apples sourced from orchards across the Northeast. The launch also debuts the Captain Stormalong brand—a new line dedicated to clean-label, high-quality non-alcoholic drinks […]
Northeast Drinks Group announces, in conjunction with its wholly owned subsidiary, Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC (“VCC”), a long-term partnership agreement with United States Beverage, LLC (“USB”), as exclusive sales and marketing partner for VCC cider brands. The agreement between VCC and USB will take effect as of January 27, 2025. Under the terms of […]
As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into a vibrant tapestry of reds and golds, there’s one drink that perfectly captures the essence of autumn—cider. Whether warm and spiced or crisp and refreshing, cider has been a beloved beverage for centuries. Each year on November 18th, cider lovers across the country raise their […]
10th Anniversary of the U.S. Open Cider Championship In 2015, U.S. Open Beer Championship’s judging director, Jon Downing suggested we add several cider categories to the U.S. Open Beer Championship. He told me that more and more ciders were popping over the United States and Canada. The first year, we had 8 categories, then this […]
October – National Cider Month As the leaves begin to turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a glass of cider in hand. October is National Cider Month, a time dedicated to honoring the rich history, craftsmanship, and diversity of this beloved beverage. From […]
Blake’s Hard Cider has invested in a new production facility in Wolcott, New York – a $9 million project to support demand for the Michigan-based cidery’s offerings. Blake’s produced more than 875,000 cases (more than 63,500 barrels) of cider in 2021, and is targeting 1.3 million cases this year (nearly 94,400 barrels), Blake Farms co-owner […]
