The 11th annual NW Cider Cup awards were held in SE Portland, OR on Thursday, June 20th, unveiling the region’s top ciders at a vibrant awards party.

This prestigious competition recognizes the best ciders and perries produced in the country’s largest apple growing region. The Cup also guides consumers and cider buyers, and can serve as an early indicator of national trends. Highly competitive, NW Cider Cup awards only one gold per category and does not require judges to award all medals available. Only 21% of all entries at NW Cider Cup received a medal in 2024.

Some of this year's top winners include:

BEST OF SHOW: Bauman's Cider Mountain Rose SV in Red Fleshed Cider (OR)

BEST OF SHOW RUNNER UP (TIE): Rootwood Cider Company Golden Russet in Single Varietal Cider (WA) and Bauman's Cider Endless Harvest in High-Tannin Dry Cider (OR)

NEW CIDERY OF THE YEAR: Endless Orchard Cider (WA)

SMALL CIDERY OF THE YEAR (3-WAY TIE): Rootwood Cider Company (WA), Union Hill Cider Co. (WA), Kristof Farms Cider (OR)  

MEDIUM CIDERY OF THE YEAR: Bauman's Cider (OR)

LARGE CIDERY OF THE YEAR: 2 Towns Ciderhouse (OR)

Conceived by cidermakers, the Cup has been organized by the nonprofit trade organization, Northwest Cider Association since 2016, accepting entries from OR, WA, ID, MT and British Columbia. The Cup aims to attract a diverse cohort of judges, blending newer palates with seasoned competition veterans. Judges include cidermakers, beverage buyers, category writers and industry professionals, half of which were Certified Cider Guides or Certified Pommeliers in 2024.

All of the NW Cider Cup 2024 Awards Winners and Categories below: