CIDERCRAFT Magazine

Glitter Cider, Drag Shows & Pride Celebrations at Nine Pin Cider!

Launching June 1, (today!) Disco Berry is a bright pink cider finished with edible glitter to celebrate visibility and showing up fully as yourself. Proceeds will help support OutHudson.

Read all about the new releases and events via the link in our comment section.

Know of another cidery doing something special for Pride Month? Tag them in the comments so we can help spread the word!

Hello, Pennsylvania! What are you pouring? We cannot wait to find out at PA Cider Fest on June 13.

With more than 100 ciders to sample, food trucks, and live music, a good time is pretty much guaranteed.

Will you be there?
Find more details in the comment section.

Traditional method cider has been quietly evolving for years, while the wine world slowly catches up. Across Vermont and Washington, makers like Eden Ciders and Finnriver are using secondary fermentation, riddling, and disgorgement to create sparkling bottles with texture, depth, and structure that rival high-end sparkling wine.

The conversation is no longer whether fine cider exists. It is whether the rest of the industry is finally ready to take it seriously.

Read the full story via the link in our comment section.
Story by Misty Milioto

Memorial Day weekend officially marks the start of "cooler" season. And if your ice chest is still packed with watery domestic lagers… we may have some concerns.

Stock those craft ciders you've been eyeing instead. Crisp, refreshing, easy-drinking and built for long weekends outside — for those camping, grilling, floating, or parked in a lawn chair all afternoon, kinda days.

Now we need to see the lineup. Which local ciders are taking up prime real estate in your cooler this weekend?

Sunshine in a can! Lost Lake Cider has recently launched Cherry Tangerine, a vibrant new limited edition release perfect for spring.

This addition to the Rotating Cider Series blends juicy citrus with a subtle tartness.

Expect an aromatic burst of tangerine and lemon layered with cherry notes. Available now on draft and in 16-oz cans.

Read more via the link in our comment section.

New to Cidermaking at home or looking for flavor inspiration? What if your next favorite cider started in the garden?

For the experimenting cidermaker, a dedicated garden opens up completely new possibilities.
Fresh herbs, edible flowers, and seasonal fruits can completely reshape a cider’s flavor profile while giving it a true sense of place. This guide dives into the best plants to grow, how to use them, and why experimentation begins long before fermentation.

Read the full article through the link in our comments!
Written by Maya Alderman

🏆 The winners of the 9th Annual Cidercraft Awards are here! 🍎
This year’s competition celebrated the incredible innovation, craftsmanship and creativity shaping today’s cider industry, with entries submitted from across the United States, Canada and as far as Ukraine.

From refined traditional tannic ciders to bold botanical blends, fruit-forward modern styles and boundary pushing co-ferments, the 2026 awards showcased some of the finest ciders being produced today.

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s medalists and Judges’ Picks — including standout performances from Snow Capped Cider, Schilling Cider, Puget Sound Cider Company, Soundbite Cider , Champlain Orchards and many more.

👏 Thank you to every cidery that submitted and to our distinguished judging panel for helping us recognize the best of the best.

🍾 See the full list of winners in the comments

Stacey Sprenz and Botanist & Barrel for the amazing photo!

Cinco de Mayo means everyone is reaching for tequila, but we’re over here pouring Basque-style sidra from a ridiculous height… or mixing a bone-dry cider with smoky mezcal for something a little more interesting.

So, what’s in your glass today?