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10/14/2025

Big Congrats for all the cideries that brought back medals from the 2025 Great American Beer Festival. And a special congrats for Gowan’s Heirloom Cider winning Cidery of the Year!

Medal Winners
Botanical or Spiced Cider
Gold: Spiced Apple - Gowan's Heirloom Cider – California
Silver: Plum & Lemongrass - Snow Capped Cider - Colorado
Bronze: Cranberry Spice - Six Byrd Cider - Arizona

Experimental, Barrel-Aged or Specialty Cider
Gold: Calville Blanc d'Hiver Ice Cider - Haykin Family Cider - Colorado
Silver: Apollo Palmer - Papa Moon Craft Ciders - Nebraska
Bronze: Santiam Cherry Apples in Garryana Oak - Haykin Family Cider - Colorado

Fruited Cider
Gold: Honey Citron - Gowan's Heirloom Cider – California
Silver: Piper's Pineapple - Gatlinburg Brewing Company - Tennessee
Bronze: Huckleberry Cosmic Crisp - 2 Towns Ciderhouse - Oregon

No/Low-Tannin Cider
Gold: 14th Anniversary - 2 Towns Ciderhouse - Oregon
Silver: Original Gold - Portland Cider Co. - Oregon
Bronze: Local Legend - Schilling Cider - Washington

Single Varietal Cider
Gold: Mountain Rose - Haykin Family Cider - Colorado
Silver: Gravenstien - Snow Capped Cider - Colorado
Bronze: Niedzwetzkyana - Haykin Family Cider - Colorado

Tannic Cider
Gold: 1876 Heirloom - Gowan's Heirloom Cider – California
Silver: Classic Dry - Gowan's Heirloom Cider – California
Bronze: Kingston Black - Snow Capped Cider - - Colorado

Cidermaker of the Year
Gowan’s Heirloom Cider - California
Cidermakers - Don & Sharon Gowan
Gowan's Cider

Registration is open for the 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship until October 17, 2025. This year, American and importer ...
09/24/2025

Registration is open for the 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship until October 17, 2025. This year, American and importer entries will be sent to Oxford, Ohio (just outside Cincinnati), while Canadian entries should be sent to Niagara College, Ontario. All entries must be received by October 24, 2025. Winners will be announced on November 18th, 2025. Entry forms and competition rules are available at usopencider.com.

Registration is open for the 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship! Producers must register their ciders by October 17, 202...
08/11/2025

Registration is open for the 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship! Producers must register their ciders by October 17, 2025. This year, American and importer entries will be sent to Oxford, Ohio (just outside Cincinnati), while Canadian entries should be sent to Niagara College, Ontario. All entries must arrive by October 24th, 2025. Winners will be announced on November 18th, 2025. Entry forms and competition rules are available at usopencider.com.

Austin Eastciders’ new brand extension Spiked Agua Fresca puts a Texas twist on the traditional fruit-forward beverage. ...
08/07/2025

Austin Eastciders’ new brand extension Spiked Agua Fresca puts a Texas twist on the traditional fruit-forward beverage. It’s bold, playful and available in four fresh flavors—Strawberry Hibiscus, Cucumber Lime, Pineapple Guava and Mango Chamoy. Strawberry Hibiscus is available year-round in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, and also joins the entire lineup of flavors in the Agua Fresca Variety 12-pack. https://www.cidertimes.com/austin-eastcider…iked-agua-fresca/

Sycamore is expanding its cider portfolio with innovative twists on classic profiles, perfect for those seeking refreshi...
07/30/2025

Sycamore is expanding its cider portfolio with innovative twists on classic profiles, perfect for those seeking refreshing, fruit-forward alternatives to traditional drinks. Transfusion Cider, Tropical Cider, and Macro Dose IPA are now available! https://www.sycamorebrew.com/tropical-cider/
Photo Credit: Sycamore Brewing/Cider
Sycamore Brewing

Portland Cider's, Pear Lychee Cider, offers a crisp, clean finish with a delightful balance of flavors. The ripe pear pr...
07/28/2025

Portland Cider's, Pear Lychee Cider, offers a crisp, clean finish with a delightful balance of flavors. The ripe pear provides a soft, sweet foundation, while the lychee adds a bright, floral twist, creating a cider that’s both aromatic and distinctive. With a 6.3% ABV and bright acidity, this cider is ideal for warm days on patios or paired with light summer dishes. https://www.cidertimes.com/portland-cider-r…ear-lychee-cider/
Photo Credit: Portland Cider Co.

Schilling Cider, a leading craft cider producer, has announced the return of its popular Grapefruit and Chill cider in r...
07/28/2025

Schilling Cider, a leading craft cider producer, has announced the return of its popular Grapefruit and Chill cider in response to strong customer demand. Discontinued in 2024, this fan-favorite flavor is back for a limited time, showcasing the company’s commitment to its community and its ability to balance innovation with beloved classics. https://www.cidertimes.com/schilling-cider-…efruit-and-chill/
Photo Credit: Schilling Cider

The 2024 U.S. Open Cider Championship announces Grand National Champion, Medal Winners, and Best in Show!www.usopencider...
11/12/2024

The 2024 U.S. Open Cider Championship announces Grand National Champion, Medal Winners, and Best in Show!
www.usopencider.com

Judging starts this weekend!
10/28/2024

Judging starts this weekend!

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