DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNER

Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Hard Cider
(Sweden) 4.5% ABV

Aroma: Fresh cut strawberries, ripe strawberry, strawberry juice, strawberry candy, blackberry, tart berries, sweet apple, tropical fruit, floral, perfume, fresh.
Palate: Strawberry, raspberry, vibrant berries, lime, citrus, Golden Delicious apple, McIntosh apple, watermelon, melon, poached pear, strawberry candy, natural flavors, great flavor, small tight bubbles, smooth, crisp, refreshing.
Finish: Strawberry, subtle citrus, lemon candy, floral, well balanced, not too sweet, smooth, light & crisp, sparkling, delicious.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Black Apple Wild Berry Cider
(Arkansas) 6.9% ABV

Aroma: Red berries, framboise, blackberry, ripe cranberry, cherry, black cherry, dark cherry, plum, fresh milled apples, lime, very floral, crisp.
Palate: Raspberry, blackberry, mixed berries, cranberry, cherry, red baking apples, green apple, apple peel, lime, leafy, pickling spices, cinnamon, perfect balance of tart & sweet, tight bubbles.
Finish: Cranberry, dried apple, lemony, slightly tart, clean, crisp, very balanced.

Gold Medal

Black Apple Spiced Cider
(Arkansas) 6.9% ABV

Aroma: Baked apple, cooked apples, apple pie, pumpkin, citrus, cinnamon, clove, allspice, nutmeg, country spice, hops.
Palate: Baked apple pie, apple strudel, apple mash, pumpkin, citrus peel, cinnamon, allspice, clove, nutmeg, hint of brine, demi-sec, savory.
Finish: Baked apple, sour apple, lingering apple, plum, candied fruit, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, spicy, nice, soft.

Gold Medal

Merchant’s Daughter Semi-Dry Hard Cider
(New York)  Made with fresh-pressed NY State apples. 7% ABV

Aroma: Apple, crisp Golden Delicious apple, green apple, pear, lemon, tropical fruit, fungi, tart, Moscato, classic cider.
Palate: Fresh apple, tart green apple, apricot, rhubarb, melon, lemon, citrus, slightly tart, good acid, balanced with hint of sweetness, clean, fresh, approachable.
Finish: Apple, green apple, fresh green grapes, lime, lemony crisp, rhubarb, cinnamon, tart, sour, clean, well balanced.

Gold Medal

Eden Valley Orchards Pear House
Oregon CranPerry Cider
(Oregon) 6.9% ABV

Aroma: Rich ripe cranberry, cherry, raspberry, strawberry jam, strawberry marmalade, plum, pear, peach, apple, citrus, raisins, vanilla.
Palate: Cranberry, currant, strawberry, pear, apple, red apple, lemon, raisins, honey, clove, tart, demi-sec, nice blend.
Finish: Berry, strawberry, pear, green apple, citrus, oaky, very balanced fruit, nice, soft, pleasant.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Eden Valley Orchards Pear House
Organic Hard Pear Cider
(Oregon) 6.9% ABV

Aroma: Pear, sweet Anjou pear, yellow pear, Golden apple, Red Delicious apple, elderberry, slight citrus.
Palate: Pear, yellow pear, poached pear, melon, applesauce, Red Delicious apple, mint, briny, demi-sec, tart, fresh, well balanced, soft bubbles, nicely done.
Finish: Pear, apple, great lingering apple crisp, mint, spicy, woody, nice, fresh, clean, crisp, refreshing, great.

Silver Medal

Rekorderlig Pear Hard Cider
(Sweden) 4.5% ABV

Aroma: Pear, green pear, apple, Gala apple, crisp sweet apple, apple farm, plum, spearmint, slightly sweet, ripe.
Palate: Ripe pear, Red Delicious apple, sour apple candy, sweet ripe peach, lemon, mint, flowery, nutty, lightly tart, complex, well balanced, tight bubbles.
Finish: Pear, tart apple, oaky, crisp, soft, smooth, pleasant, good for brunch.

Silver Medal

Merchant’s Daughter Dry Hard Cider
(New York)  Made with fresh-pressed NY State apples. 7% ABV

Aroma: Crisp apple, Golden Washington apple, green apple, lemon peel, dried apple, dried apricot, fresh.
Palate: Tart green apple, pear, citrus, mint, spicy, oaky, sour notes, crisp.
Finish: Green apple, sour apple, citrus, tart, crisp.

Silver Medal