29/07/2026
Pips Cider Sweeps 2026 Great Taste Awards with Four Stars Across the Range
Pips Cider Limited is proud to announce that our entire range has been honoured at the prestigious 2026 Great Taste Awards. All four of our entries: Pips Cider - Dry, Pips Cider - Medium, and Pips Cider – Sweet, and Pips Celebration Cider, received a 1-star award.
What does a Great Taste 1-Star Award represent? For those new to the awards, the Guild of Fine Food defines a 1-star rating as “Simply Delicious.” It is a seal of approval that signifies a product delivers fantastic flavour. This is a highly competitive distinction; only about 25% of the thousands of annual entries achieve this level of recognition.
Judge’s Highlights for 2026: Our 2026 results reflect our dedication to the craft, with judges celebrating the unique sensory profiles of our range:
Pips Cider - Dry: Noted for its "gorgeous amber colour" and "big complex flavour". Judges recommended it as a perfect partner for a "robust farmhouse cheese".
Pips Cider - Sweet: A "juicy Normandy-inspired cider" praised for being "very drinkable indeed" with "big bold flavours" and "complex layers".
Pips Cider - Medium: An "attractive-looking pinkish gold" cider that judges found "very refreshing" with a "clean apple flavour".
Pips Celebration Cider: Honoured for its "fruity and mature" aroma and unique "apple notes" that create a "full and rounded" experience.
Taste the Stars: Order Your Award-Winning Selection Today
Don’t just take the judges' word for it, experience the "simply delicious" taste of Pips Cider for yourself. Whether you want to pour a glass of our "fabulous full amber" Sweet cider or test the "mouthwatering quality" of our Celebration blend, our 2026 award-winners are ready for you to enjoy.
How to experience Pips:
Shop Online: Visit Buy our ciders to have our full 1-star range delivered directly to your door. Our award-winning sample packs are the perfect way to discover which "big complex flavour" is your favourite.
Visit Our Outlets: Stop by our local outlets to see that "crystal clear, deep amber" glow in person and pick up a bottle (or three) for your next cheeseboard or summer gathering.
Experience the Herefordshire heritage that the judges called "a real treat" and see why Pips Cider continues to be a Great Taste favourite year after year.
