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chance to experience the global ci-
der movement.

Connecticut has long played a role
in American cider history. During
the colonial era, cider was a staple
beverage, with nearly every farm
cultivating apples for its production.
Prohibition, industrialization, and
shifting drinking habits nearly erased
traditional cider making, but today,
the craft cider movement is bringing
it back. The Connecticut Cider Asso-
ciation seeks to ensure that this re-
surgence is sustainable—advocating
for fair legislation, supporting local
orchards, and educating consum-
ers on the quality and complexity of
craft cider.

With a growing network of passion-
ate producers and cider enthusiasts,
the Connecticut Cider Association
is poised to make a lasting impact.
Through collaboration, advocacy, and
celebration, this new organization
aims to cement Connecticut’s place
in the broader craft cider movement
while staying true to the state’s rich
apple-growing heritage.

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