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Seattle Cider Co. has reinforced its standing in the Pacific Northwest cider scene after earning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup, one of North America’s most respected cider competitions. The awards recognised the cidery across botanical, dry and sweet cider styles, highlighting the breadth of its portfolio. Gold went to Basil Mint, Silver to 2024 City Fruit and Bronze to Honeycrisp. “Winning Gold, Silver and Bronze across three distinct cider styles is especially meaningful because it honors the craftsmanship and creativity that have defined Seattle Cider from the beginning,” said Felix Madrid, director of brand & market development.
For more on this, we’ve included the press release below.
Press Release
CORVALLIS, Ore., June 30, 2026 — Seattle Cider Co. earned Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the 13th Annual Northwest Cider Cup, one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier cider competitions, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for crafting cider that celebrate the fruit, creativity and adventurous spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
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…