The 2017 Dan Berger International Cider Competition is now in the books and the results show a trend toward diversity and expanded consumer interest in cider as an adult beverage. Sonoma County, California hosted this competitive event on May 5, 2017 and it featured more than … [Read more...]
Europeans Turn to Cider as Premium Brands Post Impressive Growth
Craft beer is gaining popularity in Western Europe and, according to marketing research firm Canadean, premium cider is enjoying impressive growth as well, increasing sales by a compound rate of nearly 8 percent annually between 2009 and 2015. Canadean’s research points to an … [Read more...]
Vermont’s Citizen Cider Retires One Product, Launches Another
Citizen Cider, a cider maker based out of Burlington, Vermont and a company known for its commitment to the planet, local farming, and sustainability, announces the retirement of one of its line of ciders and the launch of a new line. First, the bad news: Full Nelson, a … [Read more...]
Dan Berger International Cider Awards Selects the World’s Finest Ciders
The inaugural edition of the Dan Berger International Cider Competition is now history and a cider from the state of Washington emerged as the big winner in a highly competitive event. This first ever Dan Berger Cider Competition took place in Santa Rosa, California in … [Read more...]
Harpoon Brewery Brings on the Summer Cider
Boston's Harpoon Brewery has a new summer seasonal beverage set for immediate release, but it's not the usual light, fruity lager or yeasty hefeweizen often associated with summer brew. No, this beverage is something different but one that Harpoon is convinced will be a huge hit … [Read more...]