As part of the company's 'Kinder Cider' philanthropic product series, Blake's Hard Cider has partnered with the Empowerment Plan, a Detroit-based nonprofit that employs and trains homeless women to manufacture a garment that serves as both a coat and a sleeping bag.

National Caramel Month is observed annually in October and National Caramel Day is observed annually on April 5, so mark your calendars and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Sethness Caramel Colors has continued to grow in popularity as a preferred color option in beer, ciders and malted beverages.

It joins a cider market in the U.S. which has seen 110% growth.

Angry Orchard Iceman, inspired by traditional Quebec ice ciders, and Angry Orchard Strawman, a farmhouse cider, are the result of experimentation with apple varieties, wood-aging techniques and fermentation methods.

The additions include a shandy hard lemonade and lager, an apple cider, four frozen beverage options and a new blood orange variety of Mike's Hard.

Heineken USA announced the addition of Strongbow cider to its portfolio beginning January 1, 2013.