158: CiderCon2019 | M. McGrath - USACM Exec Dir

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The United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) works on cider legislation, education, and cider promotion.

In this chat: CiderCon2019 with the Michelle McGrath, Executive Director of

USACM

• Why you should attend CiderCon2019
• Why arrive early to CiderCon2019
• Key programing presentation and lectures to attend at CiderCon2019
• Which international company is the invited guest at CiderCon2019. hint: They are North Americans!

Find out about Michelle McGrath featured in Wine Enthusiasts' Top 40 Under 40 

Haven't registered for CiderCon2019 - go to this link: https://ciderassociation.org/cidercon2019/

Pre CiderCon fun and key speakers & educational workshops of CiderCon2019

Feb 4th Monday 

• Classic arrival day for attendees to be able to attend the next day morning sessions

Feb 5th  Tuesday

• Elements of Cider with Charles McGonegal and Ambrosia Borowski, General Manager of The Northman, Chicago's premier cider bar
  • Listen to 084: Elements of Cider | Sensory Analysis w/Charles McGonegal
• Cider Tour in Chicago focusing learning about cider and food pairings.
  • Right Bee Cider 
  • The Northman Cider Pub & Bistro
  • ERIS Brewery and Cider House 
  • The Farmhouse

Feb 6th  Wednesday - Morning seminars

• TTB presentation - The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) oversea the regulations and labeling of cider.
  • This  presentation will include taxation issues for cider. A key session for commercial makers or start ups.
• Certified Cider Professional  (CCP) Level 2 Training. 
  • Servers, distributors and even super cider geeks will up their cider knowledge and be both informed consumers but specifically for those in the trade best educate and serve consumers. **Level 1 must be taken first before attending Level 2.
• Cider Institute of North America
  • Teaches the craft of cidermaking. The Institue will be leading a workshop at CiderCon2019

Wednesday Afternoon:

• Pomme Boots Meeting with Krista Scruggs from Vermont by way of California
• Welcome reception and Cider Share- Imagine a huge room filled with makers pouring cider.
  • A great opportunity for makers to showcase their ciders and network with the folks in the cider trade. This is not open to the public. As of December 12th there is still time to sign up to bring you ciders to the Cider Share. Contact pickcider@ciderassociation.org 

Lunch Speakers on Feb 7th Thursday and Feb 8th Friday

• Thursday Lunch Speaker: Mark Sirini Attorney - Speaking on the History of Alcohol and the Law
• Friday Lunch Speaker: Michelle McGrath, Executive Director : United States Association of Cider Makers Updates

Tradeshow - Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Trade Show!

• Look for  the Lounge at the Trade Show and Thursday's Happy Hour session. Plus a bookstore with author signings

Who is going to become the next USACM Board Member?

• Nominations begin the third week of December. Voting takes place on Friday morning at CiderCon2019. Be there at the 9am session to cast your vote. 
• Are you a Member of the Association? Why not throw you hat into the race and help create cider history and excellence in the market

Key Canadian Guests

• Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse - British Columbia, Canada
• County Cider - Listen to episode 137 Ontario's County Cider Story | Jennifer Dean
• Ryan Monkman of FieldBird Cider will be presenting Using Oak: What do you want to know? Listen to episode 132 Barrels and Bâtonnage with Ryan

CiderCon2019 still needs volunteers contact mailto:pickcider@ciderassociation.org  

Mentions in this Chat

060: Nicole Todd | Santa Cruz Cider Company, CA

103: Robby Honda | Tanuki Cider, CA

110: Eric & Katie | Rider Ranch Ciderworks, CA

113: Jake Mann | Five Mile Orchard, CA