New Campaign and New ACA Member Benefit with BevFluence

BevFluence, (the community of content creators with a passion for the beverage industry and collaborations) are jumping into the deep end of cider with their next campaign - Cider: New Perspectives on Cider, Perry, and Brandy. They would love to have American Cider Association members who produce cider, perry, applejack, pommeau, ice cider, or apple & pear brandy products heavily featured as part of this campaign. Not only that but they're offering an exclusive discount for ACA members to list their products.

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CiderCon® Scholarships Continue for 2023 Conference

Yonder Cider, Beer Kulture and the American Cider Association have partnered to continue CiderCon® scholarship opportunities this year. These scholarships are designed to bring new BIPOC individuals into the cider industry. The scholarship includes: registration to CiderCon®; travel and lodging; Certified Cider Professional Level 1 bundle (including the exam); Two Certified Cider Professional Sensory Webinars; and the registration fee for the Certified Pommelier™ Exam. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2022.

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Sign up Now for the Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Ploughman Cider on November 17

Looking to up your sensory analysis skills? Studying for the Certified Pommelier™ Exam at CiderCon® 2023? Join our Certified Pommelier™ panel in a live practice sensory webinar featuring cider from Ploughman Cider on November 17 from 4-6pm Pacific. Cost to attend the workshop is $15 for ACA members and $30 for non-members.

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Second Fall Sensory Practice Webinar Featuring Two Broads Ciderworks Will be Held December 8

Join our Certified Pommelier™ panel in a live practice sensory webinar featuring cider from Two Broads Ciderworks on December 8 from 4-6pm Pacific. This will be your last chance to participate in a live sensory analysis webinar prior to the Certified Pommelier™ exam at CiderCon® 2023, so sign up now! Cost is $15 for members and $30 for non-members.

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Sign Up Now for this CiderCon® 2023 Teaser Webinar Taking Place December 14 at 1:00pm Pacific!

In this rapid fire session, the American Cider Association is excited to introduce you to Andrew Coplon and Kary Shumway (Taproom Success). Over just 30 minutes, you will walk away with actionable strategies you can put in place to see greater success in your taproom. Join us for proven methods to build deeper relationships with guests, increase revenue, and have better financial control. Numbers can be fun! Andrew and Kary will be joined by Megan MacLean (Director of Hospitality, Artifact Cider Project) to share their success from these strategies. Get excited for this pre-CiderCon webinar and then sign up for the half-day course at CiderCon® 2023.

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Register Now to Take the Certified Pommelier® Exam at CiderCon® 2023!

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? Already passed the Certified Cider Professional Level 1 Certification and looking for that next challenge? Now's your chance! The next Certified Pommelier™ Exam will be at CiderCon® 2023 in Chicago, Illinois! The exam will take place February 1, 2023 starting at 8:30am. You might even become the first Certified Pommelier™ in your state!

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Register Today for CiderCon® 2023!

Tours, tastings, trade show, and sessions galore await at CiderCon® 2023 in Chicago from January 31 - February 3 and we can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces once again!

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