Northwest Cider Cup Sponsors

Northwest Naturals

USA

Since 1980, Northwest Naturals has specialized in transforming fruit into nutritious, natural juice concentrates, fruit essences, WONF juice blends, and turnkey liquid fruit solutions.

Wyeast Laboratories pioneered the way with Premium Liquid Yeast and fermentation products over 35 years ago in this flourishing region, with quality, integrity, and customer relationships as our core values. The NWCC is a prime representation of what the Pacific Northwest has to offer and we are proud to support and work alongside cidermakers who are some of the finest in their craft.

Columbia Distributing

USA

Beverage distributing in Washington & Oregon. Columbia Distributing is now one of the country’s largest malt beverage distributors. Size is not our only distinction, however. Columbia Distributing boasts an extensive selection of beverages, including craft beer, wine and spirits.

Enartis

USA & International

We provide wineries worldwide with innovation and expertise, through enological products and technical support to improve both winery efficiencies and wine quality.

FruitSmart

USA

Nestled in the heart of the lush Yakima Valley, Washington, FruitSmart has long been a premium source of high-quality fruit and vegetable-based juices and ingredients. FruitSmart is much more than an ingredient supplier or product-list provider. We’re a one-stop-shop, solution-driven partner that’s focused on turning your ideas into reality.

Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

2023NWCiderCup

Judging Sessions

Training (6/2)
06/02/2024 9:00 AM, PDT.

Calibration Round (6/3)
06/03/2024 8:30 AM, PDT.

AM Judging
06/03/2024 9:00 AM, PDT.

PM Judging
06/03/2024 1:00 PM, PDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 04/10/2024 7:00 AM, PDT through 06/02/2024 9:00 AM, PDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 04/10/2024 7:00 AM, PDT through 06/02/2024 9:00 AM, PDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 04/24/2024 11:00 AM, PDT — 05/22/2024 8:30 PM, PDT.

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.

Entry Shipping Closed

Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 04/22/2024 9:30 AM, PDT — 05/22/2024 4:30 PM, PDT.