Current happenings from across the Northwest Cider industry are here! Review association press releases for an in-depth read of internal news and events.
MOUNT VERNON, WA (October 30, 2020) The Northwest Cider Association, a non-profit trade organization representing nearly 100 cideries in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia is launching a first of its kind, the Northwest Cider Club. Club members will enjoy quarterly shipments of perfectly picked, carefully curated ciders made in the Pacific Northwest. With… Read more »
TACOMA, WASHINGTON (March 6, 2020) After many hours of conversation, and in consultation with local public health officials, the Northwest Cider Association has made the difficult decision to postpone the Northwest Cider Symposium due to the spread of COVID-19 virus in Washington state. This was a difficult decision, as we all were excited to learn,… Read more »
PORTLAND, OREGON (June 21, 2019) The competition was fierce, the decisions are in, and the winners are delicious! Eight lucky Pacific Northwest cideries took home fourteen gold medals at the Northwest Cider Association‘s 7th Annual Portland International Cider Cup (PICC) awards tonight. 2 Towns Ciderhouse won the competition’s highest honor and the Cup—the Best of Show Award. At a joyous party… Read more »
MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON (January 15, 2019) NWCA releases annual report amidst 30% annual cider industry growth The Northwest Cider Association (NWCA), proudly announces the release of their first annual report. This 2018 summary of the work and accomplishments details how almost 100 cidermaker members working together can accelerate the establishment of a new regional industry.… Read more »
A Week-long Celebration of Montana Cider MISSOULA, MONTANA (September 18, 2018) Back for its third year, Montana Cider Week will celebrate the craft of hard cider with events across Montana from September 29 through October 7, 2018. Take part in over 30 events across Montana. The week will include cider tastings, parties, cider dinners, orchard… Read more »
PORTLAND, Oregon (June 29, 2018) Thirteen Pacific Northwest cideries recently took home sixteen gold medals in total at the Awards Party for the Northwest Cider Association‘s 6th Annual Portland International Cider Cup (PICC). For first time, a cidery from Saanichton, British Columbia, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, took home the competition’s highest honor and Cup—the Best… Read more »
PORTLAND, Oregon (March 2, 2018) Cider Association Releases Updates to Certified Cider Professional ProgramUpdates Add Material Important for Service Industry The United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) released updates to its Level 1 Certified Cider Professional (CCP) exam this week. The updated test, official USACM cider style guidelines, and new preparatory materials are accessible… Read more »
SALEM, OREGON (October 5, 2017) ODA Director Taylor joins Governor Brown as part of an ag-heavy delegation A one-week trade mission to Asia will have a decided emphasis on Oregon food and agriculture as Governor Kate Brown and Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Alexis Taylor lead a delegation that will focus its efforts on doing… Read more »
MISSOULA, MONTANA (September 25, 2017) – Back for its second year, Montana Cider Week will celebrate Montana made hard ciders with events across the state, October 1-7, 2017. From Bozeman to Billings and Missoula to Hamilton, this week-long event will highlight all Montana cideries with apple pressings, tap takeovers, cider dinners, harvest parties and a… Read more »
PORTLAND, OREGON (June 15, 2017) Cheers to the Champions! 31 Medals Awarded in Portland International Cider Cup Competition The results are in! Eight Pacific Northwest cideries took home gold medals at the Awards Party for the Northwest Cider Association’s 5th Annual Portland International Cider Cup (PICC) last night. For the second year running, a cidery… Read more »
