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Pop open your favorite bubbly cider and raise a toast to our partners, the American Cider Association (ACA) — it’s celebrating its 10-year anniversary! Indeed, it’s been a decade since its incorporation, and in that time, this grassroots organization has been able to accomplish so much in service of the growth and connectedness of the…
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Have you noticed how not drinking is trending? Maybe it’s the influence of so-called Instagram wellness, or just the fact that brands are coming out with such beautiful, carefully crafted zero-proof products that it’s actually an appealing option. Over the past few years, we’ve seen the rise of mocktail culture, the launch of 0% ABV…
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I feel like so much vegetarian and vegan food gets a completely unfair rap that simultaneously hearkens back to crunchy potlucks and/or futuristic lab-based sci-fi food. Neither of these is true, and so many plant-based foods are wonderful! Much of my family became either vegetarian or vegan back in the 90s, so I’ve been making…
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In anticipation of the upcoming CiderCon 2023 in Chicago (it’s so soon, y’all! January 31 through February 3), we wanted to introduce you to four folks from The Windy City’s local cider community. Each of them have, in their own ways, been working for years to establish Chicago as an amazing cider city. We’re excited…
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In doing your own research into ciders, perhaps you’ve seen little icons or medals alongside a cider’s description, letting you know that it’s been awarded or medaled at a cider competition. If you work in the industry or have been a cider fan for awhile, you’re likely aware of some of the bigger named cider…
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There are two types of people in this world: those who crave processed cranberry sauce from a can, and those who will turn down anything but the homemade kind. Actually, there is a third type of person, too — the one for whom hard cider is a key ingredient in their cranberry sauce recipe! It…
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This Thanksgiving cider-pairing guide by Meredith Collins from the popular blog, Along Came a Cider, is brought to you by the American Cider Association (ACA). So, we’ve finally made our Thanksgiving plans. Whether that involves an intimate gathering or a feast with the whole fam, one thing is for certain: There will be food. And…
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You don’t have to be a hard cider fan to appreciate the otherworldly deliciousness of cider donuts, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! All autumn long, we make it our mission to obtain and consume as many warm, sugary cider donuts as possible — we’re constantly on the lookout for them at farmers markets, local bakeries and, of…
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Even though 2020 was a really — like, really really — difficult year for the cider industry, there have been a number of new cideries to open their doors in the years that followed the depths of the pandemic. It would seem that the economic uncertainty that spawned from Covid-19 also created some opportunities (and…
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Grilling season is finally here! It’s time to break out the briquettes, the giant tongs and silly aprons and — most importantly — the ciders! We’re going to go ahead and just say what you already know: there is nothing better to have in hand during outdoor summertime hangs than a crispy, cold cider. More refreshing…
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There’s a trio of fresh and slightly unexpected flavors that we’ve seen popping up in ciders lately: yuzu, ginger and lemongrass. Each of these are unique ingredients in their own rights, and together, they speak to flavors found in different Asian cuisines. Yuzu is a citrus fruit closely associated with Japanese food, but it’s actually…
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This post has been sponsored by the Northwest Cider Association. If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor Cider Culture, head here for more info! Picnic season is upon us! It felt like it would never happen — this spring certainly took its time. Whether your picnics are matching-basket-and-cloth-napkin perfection in a garden, or more…
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