Northwest Cider Cup
Thanks to all who participated in the Northwest Cider Cup.
There were 142 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Cider
| Place | Organization | Entry Name | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alpenfire Orchards Llc | Glow | C3A: Red-Fleshed Ciders Dry |
| 2nd | Yonder Cider | Barrel Aged Perry | C4B: High-Tannin Perries |
Winning Entries
Category C1A: Low-Tannin Ciders Dry 23 entries
| Place | Organization | Name | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 Towns Ciderhouse | Mac Dry | C1A: Low-Tannin Cider |
| 2nd | Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery | Dry Cider | C1A: Low-Tannin Cider |
| 3rd | Highpoint Cider | Transplant | C1A: Low-Tannin Cider |
Category C1B: Low-Tannin Ciders Sweet 22 entries
Category C2A: High-Tannin Ciders Dry 27 entries
Category C2B: High-Tannin Ciders Sweet 7 entries
Category C3A: Red-Fleshed Ciders Dry 7 entries
| Place | Organization | Name | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alpenfire Orchards Llc | Glow | C3A: Red Fleshed Cider |
| 2nd | Puget Sound Cider Company | Mountain Rose' | C3A: Red Fleshed Cider |
| 3rd | Yonder Cider | Wenatchee Wave | C3A: Red Fleshed Cider |
Category C3B: Red-Fleshed Ciders Sweet 2 entries
Category C4A: Low-Tannin Perries 8 entries
Category C4B: High-Tannin Perries 4 entries
| Place | Organization | Name | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Yonder Cider | Barrel Aged Perry | C4B: Perry |
| 3rd | Empyrical Orchards and Cider | Principle | C4B: Perry |
Category C5A: Wood/Oaked 17 entries
| Place | Organization | Name | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bauman's Cider | Mezcal Barrel Aged Cider | C5A: Wood/Oaked Cider or Perry |
| 2nd | Kristof Farms | Reserve Cider | C5A: Wood/Oaked Cider or Perry |
Category C6A: Single Varietal 17 entries
Category C7A: Fruit Co-Fermented 28 entries
Category C7B: Fruit Post-Fermentation Addition Sweet 43 entries
| Place | Organization | Name | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Meriwether Cider | Plum Dandy | C7B: Fruit Cider or Perry |
| 2nd | Sea Cider | Cherry Lane | C7B: Fruit Cider or Perry |
| 3rd | Yonder Cider | Coulee | C7B: Fruit Cider or Perry |
Category C7C: Fruit Post-Fermentation Addition Dry 14 entries
| Place | Organization | Name | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Yonder Cider | Palisades | C7C: Fruit Cider or Perry |
| 2nd | 19 Acres Cider Co. | Yuzu Plum | C7C: Fruit Cider or Perry |
| 3rd | Bauman's Cider | Loganberry Cider | C7C: Fruit Cider or Perry |
Category C8A: Botanical Hopped 13 entries
Category C8B: Botanical Herbed 12 entries
Category C8C: Botanical Spiced 16 entries
Category C9A: Specialty Fortified 3 entries
Category C9B: Specialty Low Alcohol/Alcohol Removed 5 entries
Category C9C: Specialty Other 11 entries
Judging Sessions and Dates
Practice Session 1
05/31/2023 3:00 PM, PDT through 06/11/2023 8:00 PM, PDT.
virtual
1. Morning Judging 6/12 Session 1
06/12/2023 8:00 AM, PDT.
2. Morning Judging 6/12 Session 2
06/12/2023 10:00 AM, PDT.
3. Afternoon Judging 6/12 Session 3
06/12/2023 12:30 PM, PDT.
4. Afternoon Judging 6/12 Session 4
06/12/2023 2:00 PM, PDT.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 04/03/2023 9:00 AM, PDT through 05/31/2023 3:00 PM, PDT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.