The Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition is the world’s largest cider judging. The 17th Annual GLINTCAP was held on May 17-19, 2023. Here are the winners. PRODUCERS OF THE YEAR Micro Cidermaker of the Year – 5,000 Gallons or Less Empyrical Orchards and Cider – Snohomish, Washington Small Cidermaker of the Year – […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon(June) – Juicy, refreshing, fruit-forward ciders are the theme of the latest releases from Portland Cider Co. This month, cider fans will see the return of the tropical Passion Orange Guava cider and the launch of a brand-new Grapefruit Gimlet cider. Passion Orange Guava is summertime in a glass (or right out of the […]
PORTLAND, OREGON – 2023 Northwest Cider Cup winners were announced Thursday evening, at Polaris Hall in Portland, Oregon. Simultaneously, the results of this competitive showdown of cider and perry excellence streamed live on Northwest Cider Association’s Instagram feed @nwcider. The Portland crowd, a vibrant grouping of nearly 200 makers, industry professionals and cider enthusiasts, donning dress-to-impress […]
The American Cider Association (ACA) is launching Dry Cider July on July First to highlight hard ciders containing zero grams of residual sugar. The Association is encouraging others to join the campaign through social media with the hashtags #dryciderjuly and #pickdrycider. This year the association will be working with their partners at Cider Culture to […]
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Diskin Cider is celebrating the 5-year anniversary of its tasting room opening with a block party and live music festival at their cidery tasting room on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 12 pm to 11 pm. This event is free, for all ages, and open to the public, and will be jam-packed […]
WALDEN, New York — As the weather heats up, Angry Orchard, the leading U.S. cider maker, is turning up the fruit and flavor by launching a brand-new Blueberry Rosé Hard Cider. An evolution of the fan-favorite Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Blueberry Rosé breaks from the tried and true by combining the crisp, juicy flavors […]
Stem Ciders’ newest experimental cider release is truly one small step for cider, and one giant leap for cider-kind. CAPSTONE is an experimental hoppy cider with raspberry and Meyer lemon created in collaboration with Advanced Space. The Westminster, CO-based company, which supports the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space, owns and operates the CAPSTONE […]
Portland, Oregon – The Pacific Northwest’s premier cider competition is back with a new name – “NW Cider Cup,” formerly the Portland International Cider Cup – and new categories, just in time to celebrate 10 years in a rapidly growing industry. “Our region’s cider industry is evolving and so are we,” says Emily Ritchie, Executive […]
CLACKAMAS, Oregon – Portland Cider Company is elevating its Abbey Apple Cider beyond its humble taproom-only origins into cans. This small-batch series release was an immediate favorite of pub regulars when a limited quantity was made in 2021, prompting its wider release. In Abbey Apple, Northwest apples are fermented with Belgian Trappist ale yeast, resulting […]
Corvallis, Oregon – Expanding into a new and fast-growing beverage category, 2 Towns Ciderhouse unleashes TeaREX Killer TeaTM, a premium hard tea brand focused on Jurassic-sized flavor, high-quality ingredients, and a roarsome 8% ABV. TeaREX Killer Tea is the latest innovation under the 2 Towns total beverage umbrella and, along with its flagship 2 Towns […]
