CORVALLIS, Ore. – June 30, 2026 — 2 Towns Ciderhouse earned two of the Northwest Cider Cup’s highest honors, receiving Large Cidermaker of the Year and Best of Show for its limited-release 15th Anniversary Cider. In addition to producing the competition’s top overall cider, the cidery earned ten more medals across a wide range of styles, highlighting the breadth and consistency that define its award-winning portfolio.
Founded by cidermakers and organized by the Northwest Cider Association, the Northwest Cider Cup celebrates the region’s finest commercial ciders and perries. This year’s competition featured 236 entries from across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia, with only 25 percent earning medals following a rigorous blind evaluation by trained industry judges.
The Best of Show winner was selected through an additional round of blind tastings among all Gold medal-winning ciders, with judges selecting one cider as the competition’s top overall entry. 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s 15th Anniversary Cider earned the honor, showcasing a blend of rare heirloom apples crafted to celebrate the company’s 15th anniversary…