Northwest Cider Cup Awards Party celebrates the best of the NW
Raise a Glass: Northwest Cider Cup Awards Party Returns June 26 in Portland
Winners To Be Announced at Ceremony in Portland
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, cider lovers and makers will gather in SE Portland to celebrate the very best of Northwest craft cider at the Northwest Cider Cup Awards Party. Representing Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia, this annual event unveils the top-scoring ciders from North America’s most competitive cider competition.
Now in its 12th year, the Northwest Cider Cup is the most rigorous cider competition in North America, spotlighting the finest creations from the largest apple-growing region. Trained judges evaluate each entry based on appearance, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel, setting the gold standard for quality and style.
“The Northwest Cider Cup is that once-a-year chance to sip the best of the Northwest, rub elbows with the makers, and raise a glass to cider done right,” says Emily Ritchie of the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA), the trade nonprofit that coordinates the event.
The event brings together dozens of respected judges for a rigorous training followed by a day of blind tasting. Award winners will be posted on nwcider.com/northwest-cider-cup/ following the event. Be among the first to taste a curated lineup of award-winning ciders—revealed the moment they’re crowned. Expect rare pours, limited releases and exclusive sips.
WHEN: 5-8pm Thursday, June 26, 2025
WHERE: Holocene 1001 Southeast Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97214
HOW: Visit nwcidercup.com for details, tickets are $25, reserve your tickets for the Awards Party. Media Assets *Press Passes, additional photos or interviews upon request.
The Northwest Cider Cup is a prestigious award that celebrates the most outstanding ciders in one of the strongest cider regions in the country. Founded more than a decade ago by regional cidermakers, the Northwest Cider Cup has become the most rigorous cider competition in North America. The cup inspires quality, provides constructive feedback to cidermakers, educates cider drinkers, and amplifies the category. For more information, visit nwcidercup.com and follow @northwestcidercup.