Category: Newsletter

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) CiderAuction—an online platform for cidermakers to buy small lots of distinctive frozen juice—launched its first round of auctions this week. See Meet Our Apple Growers for a list of participating orchards and the apple varieties used in the juice lots. 2) The Heritage…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Last week’s CiderCon in Chicago was a unanimous success! Along Came a Cider posts An Industry Growing Up, the first in a series. DRAFT Magazine has Five cider statistic takeaways from CiderCon 2017. Cider Chat interviews 20 cider enthusiasts at The Northman. And Good…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Eve’s Cidery recommends Ice Cider for Valentines Day. Suggested ice cider pairings (recipes included!) are King of the Forest Chestnut Cake, Crustless Italian Cheese Cake, Lemon Curd Tart, Mexican Chocolate Truffles, and a Local Cheese Plate. 2) “Winter always has us looking for something deeper, darker, fuller.”…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Chicago Cider Week kicks off today at The Northman. Visit ciderguide.com/chicago for a Chicago Cider Week Map, a link to the CiderCon Schedule, and a handy Cider Summit Chicago Tasting Guide. 2) Cider Soms sampled innovative cocktails at the 3rd Annual Virtue Cider Stone…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) This year’s Good Food Awards Winners are Big B’s, Blue Bee, Far West, Finger Lakes Cider House, Finnriver, Humboldt, L. Mawby, Orchard Hill, Scar of the Sea, Slyboro, Snowdrift, and Whitewood. The awards celebrate companies that create vibrant, delicious, and sustainable local food economies. 2) “Ask any local cider aficionado what they drink, and chances…