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For many cider drinkers, fizzy effervescence is one of the hallmarks of craft cider. The carbonation, plus the lift of the acidity and the pop of fruity sweetness, are what makes cider such a knockout with food. The sparkle in the glass feels festive and celebratory, and makes cider so much fun to sip on…
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As you may know by now, CiderCon 2022 is happening on February 1 to 4 in Richmond, Virginia — it will be here before we know it! We hope you’re as excited as we are for this chance to immerse yourself in the industry, learn new things and to mix it up with other cider…
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The holidays are upon us! And even if you’re not super into consumerism, we’ll bet you’re looking for a few well-above-average gifts to give the special people in your life. As always, shopping small and local is the best way to go, although steering clear of online retailers and giant chain stores sometimes takes a…
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Returning to small dinner parties has been one of my favorite perks of post-COVID vaccination life. Recently, I hosted a Spanish Tapas evening with a small gathering of friends. I worked on the menu for a couple of weeks ahead of time, choosing a manageable number of simple dishes so that I could enjoy the…
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If you’re a reader of Cider Culture (hello! thank you!), you probably know a bunch of stuff about cider. Maybe you know about the special red-fleshed apples used to make some rosé ciders, or about how different types of wooden barrels affect the flavor, color and texture of the cider aged in them. Perhaps you’ve…
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What better way to toast the fall (and escape the looming winter) than with a cider cocktail in hand? Cider lends the perfect seasonal twist to any adult refreshment, bringing both sweetness and acidity to your glass. We’ve gathered some tasty cider cocktails for you to serve at your next fireside soirée (or heck, even…
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Fall is finally here, and with it, a slew of excellent ways to enjoy cider outside (preferably under a tree with beautiful foliage while wearing a worn-in flannel shirt). Cider-related festivals are popping up across the country, including in Pennsylvania! There is a lot of radness that going on in the PA cider community here…
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The American Cider Association just announced that Diane Flynt, nothing short of a cider legend, will be the Keynote Speaker for CiderCon® 2022, which is taking place in Richmond, Virginia, from February 2 to 4, 2022. This award-winning cidermaker Diane Flynt will give a presentation that will highlight the history and legacy of Southern apples…
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I’ve been fascinated by cider glassware for years. And based on the responses when I asked my fellow cider-nerds on Twitter how they serve cider, I’m not the only one. Lots of people have their own favorite type of glass in which to pour cider; other folks like to switch out the glass type depending…
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One of our favorite things about this moment in craft cider is how strongly identified so many brands are to their homes. What separates craft cider from beer — if you’ll indulge us for a moment — is that cider tends to more clearly position itself as an agricultural product. Cider is apples, and so…
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Malaika Tyson is one half of the blogging duo Cider Soms, which was started as a way to introduce wine-lovers to the world of cider. Created along with her husband Sean, the “Soms” blog seeks to uncover and explain the complexities of ciders in a fun way. We first met Benny Boy Brewing’s wife-and-husband team,…
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It has truly never been more convenient to become a Certified Cider Professional (CCP). Want proof? Just this morning, I signed up for the American Cider Association’s new on-demand online CCP Level 1 training bundle, and by lunchtime, I was a deemed a Certified Cider Pro! In less time than it takes to watch a…
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