CORVALLIS, Ore. — Apr. 27, 2026 — 2 Towns Ciderhouse continues its momentum at the global level, earning three medals at the prestigious World Beer Cup®, one of the most competitive and respected beverage competitions in the world.
Often referred to as the “Olympics of Beer,” the World Beer Cup is organized by the Brewers Association and brings together top producers from around the globe. This year’s competition featured 8,166 entries from 1,644 breweries and cideries across 50 countries, evaluated by 255 judges representing 37 nations. 2 Towns Ciderhouse was recognized across multiple cider categories:
- The Bad Apple GOLD (Experimental Barrel-Aged or Specialty Cider)
- Cosmic Crisp® SILVER (No/Low Tannin Cider)
- BrightCider BRONZE (No/Low Tannin Cider)
“We craft a wide range of cider styles, so it’s great to see our flagship ciders recognized on the global stage,” said Dave Takush, head cidermaker at 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “We’ve been making these ciders for a long time, and they’re still the ones people reach for.”
Following a standout performance in 2025, when cider categories were first introduced at the World Beer Cup and 2 Towns earned six medals, this year’s results underscore the cidery’s continued momentum as the category gains traction globally…