From 4th to 7th February this year, Chicago hosted at Hilton Hotel a new edition of an event that brought together thousands of producers, distributors, buyers and experts from more than 15 countries and 40 North American states, who participated in talks, tastings, workshops and activities designed to strengthen the global cider industry. CIDERCON 2025,…
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GLINTCAP 2024
The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) is the world’s largest cider event focused on raising the caliber of cider as a category through emphasis on providing clear and helpful feedback to entrants from some of the most experienced palates in the industry, in addition to coveted medals and trophies. Held annually in…
EL GAITERO, A WORLDWIDE CIDER/ El Gaitero, una sidra mundial
HISTORY/ HISTORIA Since ancient times, apples and cider have been basic elements of Asturian gastronomy and culture. During the 19th century, a large part of the Asturian population saw emigration to America as a way out for their prosperity and future. The tradition of cider consumption crossed the Atlantic together with those Indians, where the…
CIDERCON 2024
The 14th annual CiderCon, the world’s largest cider conference with nearly 1,000 cidermakers from across the world, was held in Portland from 17th to 19th January, as part of the Oregon Cider Week Special Edition. Del 17 al 19 de enero se celebró en Portland, en el marco de la edición especial de la Semana…
CIDER EN USA/ Sidra en EEUU: Urban Farm Fermentory
Urban Farm Fermentory is a fermented beverage producer located in Portland, Maine, where kombucha, cider, beer, gruits, mead, and jun are made in an artisanal way. Eli Cayer founded UFF in 2010 with the idea of connecting the Maine community with beverages made from local ingredients to enjoy with friends and family. His most recognisable…
NEW ASTURIAN CIDER AWARDS/ Nuevos premios para las sidras asturianas
GLINTCAP 2021 In the 15th annual Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition, celebrated from 28th to 30th July in Michigan (USA), these were the Asturian cider awards: GOLD MEDALS:⦁ Natural Cider M. Busto, Mayador (Best in Class, Natural Cider)⦁ 1898, El Gaitero (Ice Cider)SILVER MEDALS:⦁ Pomarina Brut, El Gaitero (Heritage Cider, Dry)⦁ Spring Cider…
MORE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR ASTURIAN CIDERS/ Más premios internacionales para las sidras asturianas
Asturian ciders keep on achieving success in international contests. Las sidras asturianas continúan cosechando éxitos en los concursos internacionales. The Swiss Cider Awards celebrated on 9th January granted two prizes to Castañon and Fonciello cidermills.Exner (Castañon) was a awarded as Best International Design; and Fonciello got a second position as Best International Still Cider. Los…
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