Archive for 'Award Winning Ciders'

International Cider & Perry Competition 2010

International Cider & Perry Competition 2010

Posted on 13. May, 2010 by Jim C..

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We’ve had the regional cider and perry award, then the National Cider and Perry Awards, now we have the results for the largest cider award of the year. The results of the International Cider & Perry Competition held at the Cider Museum in Hereford on Wednesday 12th May 2010 are as follows. The judges were: Mr. [...]

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The Big Apple Cider and Perry Trials 2010

The Big Apple Cider and Perry Trials 2010

Posted on 05. May, 2010 by Jim C..

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The annual Cider and Perry Trials held at Putley Village Hall have become an important fixture in the calendars of craft cider and perry producers in the Herefordshire region. This is a peer-judged event with all the judging carried out by the entrants in a series of blind tastings. There are categories for both draught [...]

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National Cider and Perry Championships 2010

National Cider and Perry Championships 2010

Posted on 04. May, 2010 by Jim C..

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CAMRA’s National Cider and Perry Championships 2010 in Reading featured 24 ciders and 24 perries, selected from different regions of the UK. The ciders and perries are assessed on factors such as aroma, flavour, overall balance and finish by a judging panel consisting of publicans, drinks writers and CAMRA members. Delighted at the news of the cider [...]

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Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition Results

Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition Results

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Jim C.

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There have been awards for cider makers both sides of the pond this week, with the Fifth annual Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition taking place. Congratulations to Snowdrift Cider who are the newest cider producers in America, even so their cider brought home two medals a bronze in the English Style, and a gold [...]

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Lyme Bay Brewery win gold at the Great Taste Awards

Lyme Bay Brewery win gold at the Great Taste Awards

Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by Jim C.

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Jack Ratt Secures Prestigious Win for Lyme Bay Lyme Bay Winery’s Jack Ratt Scrumpy cider has won the prestigious three Star Gold at The Great Taste Awards 2009 – the first ever cider to win this accolade. Named after Jack Rattenbury – a notorious Lyme Bay smuggler – it is available in a variety of sizes. [...]

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Ciders and Perries of the Year

Ciders and Perries of the Year

Posted on 10. Aug, 2009 by Jim C.

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CAMRA makes a number of Cider and Perry awards throughout the year to producers in recognition of excellence. Below is a list of the National awards for cider and perry since 1990. You can taste these award-winning ciders at cider houses, cider pubs or direct from the producers. 2010 Cider GOLD – Sandford Orchards, Cider [...]

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Welsh Cider Winner at Great Taste Awards 2009

Welsh Cider Winner at Great Taste Awards 2009

Posted on 21. Jul, 2009 by Jim C.

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The Guild of Fine Food have announced the winners for the 2009 Great Taste Awards and Welsh Brewers and Cidermakers have again done well in the competition. Gwynt Y Ddraig have walked away with 3 stars, the highest award, for their Vintage 06 bottled cider. They also received one star for their bottled Orchard Gold, [...]

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