STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin – Ciderboys Hard Cider, the award-winning brand celebrated for its inventive fruit-forward ciders, is stepping into the fast-growing non-alcoholic category with the debut of Strawberry Magic NA and Zen Berry NA (a vibrant boysenberry blend). These aren’t your typical alcohol-free ciders. Using cutting-edge BrewVo technology—widely regarded as the gold standard for crafting […]

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In a significant move for the craft cider industry, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Oregon’s largest cidery and the second-largest in the United States, has acquired the Seattle Cider brand. The announcement, made in early January 2026, unites two prominent Pacific Northwest craft cider producers under one umbrella, aiming to strengthen their collective presence in a competitive […]

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The 2025 Northwest Cider Cup celebrated another outstanding year for craft cider in the Pacific Northwest, showcasing the region’s exceptional talent, innovation, and dedication to quality. Organized by the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA), this prestigious competition—now in its 12th year—remains one of the most rigorous cider judging events in North America, drawing entries from Washington, […]

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Oxford, Ohio (November 18) – Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has claimed the Grand National Champion title at the 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship for the second time in the competition’s history, racking up an impressive haul of 3 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Their gold medals came in the […]

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CORVALLIS, Oregon – Turn it up to 6.9%, because 2 Towns Ciderhouse just unleashed Sled Zeppelin, the limited-edition winter cider that’s basically Led Zeppelin in a can – minus the hairy solos, plus a whole lotta cranberry-cinnamon love. This seasonal rockstar slams together fresh-pressed Pacific Northwest apples with tart Oregon cranberries and a warm kiss […]

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2 Towns Ciderhouse, a trailblazer in craft cider from Corvallis, Oregon, is toasting two prestigious medals from the 2025 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the nation’s premier professional beer and cider competition. The cidery’s 14th Anniversary Cider, a small-batch release made from heirloom apples in a nod to traditional cidermaking, secured the Gold Medal in […]

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The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Canton Apples as the 2025 Producer of the Year at its Annual Dinner held at Gran-View Restaurant, recognizing the cidery’s commitment to exceptional quality and its pivotal role in bolstering the North Country’s economy. Known for its handcrafted apple ciders, small-batch hard ciders, and seasonal blends, Canton […]

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Registration is open for the 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship, but cider makers must register their ciders by October 25, 2025. This year, American and importer entries will be sent to Oxford, Ohio (just outside Cincinnati), while Canadian entries should be sent to Niagara College, Ontario. All entries must arrive by October 30th, 2025. Winners […]

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Blake’s Hard Cider, America’s fastest-growing cidery, has partnered with Michigan-based workwear icon Carhartt to launch a limited-edition American Apple x Carhartt 8% ABV Imperial Hard Cider, celebrating agriculture and supporting The Farmlink Project’s fight against food waste. Available in 6-packs and 19.2-ounce tall boy cans, this exclusive release is now rolling out across Blake’s distribution […]

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