Visiting Southwestern Michigan
As most of you know, I’m a Saginaw guy. Being toward the middle of the sunrise side, I don’t get much of an opportunity to get down into the southwest part of the state. To be honest, I’m not sure…
MCA On The Road – Petoskey and Traverse City on the Solstice
If you are a true Michigander, you know how much fun it is to go “up north”. With the excitement of a road trip, I started out from Saginaw with two main locations in mind; the first being Petoskey and…
MCA On The Road – The Merry Hearted Cidery in Gladwin
Today I had the pleasure of my first visit to The Merry Hearted Cidery in Gladwin, MI. They opened in 2016 are are nearing their 10th anniversary. Dan Vannest and his wife Tracey have been tending to the orchard and…
We received a grant to produce a booklet all about Michigan ciders
We have exciting news to share! The Michigan Cider Association (MCA) received a grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Craft Beverage Council: Driving Demand for Michigan-Grown Apples Through Cider Market Expansion. This project will coordinate statewide…
Enter To Save!
We are excited to announce a new program! So many friends have competed over the years that we wanted to share the love back with everyone. See the graphic below for more details! You will automatically get the discount if…
History and the People of GLINTCAP
It’s amazing to think that we are coming up on the 20th Anniversary of our beloved Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition! From the humble beginnings as GLOWS to now, it is one of the most important cider competitions. …
Working the draft trailer for MCA
The CiderCon trade show isn’t the same without the Michigan Cider Association. Virtually every person that attends CiderCon ends up stopping by our trailer for a taste of those amazing libations we create in The Mitten. This is an awesome…
Six New Michigan Pommeliers
Six New Certified Pommeliers Strengthen Michigan’s Reputation as America’s Great Cider State GRAND RAPIDS, MI – June 26, 2025 — Six Michigan cider professionals have joined the elite global ranks of Certified Pommeliers™, a prestigious credential awarded by the American Cider Association…
Global Excellence Recognized at GLINTCAP
(May 20, 2025) The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) concluded its 19th annual competition last week with outstanding participation, global reach, and a continued commitment to excellence, education, and community. With 813 commercial and 226 non-commercial entries…
MCA & Experience GR Earn 2025 Governor's Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (April 28, 2025) — Experience Grand Rapids has been recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration for Cider Week GR—a statewide celebration of Michigan’s cider culture, created in partnership with the Michigan Cider Association. Presented by…