Portland, OR — The second annual Portland International Cider Cup (PICC), sponsored by Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider, announced the winner of the cup and medalists. Held on June 22, 2014, the day was huge success with 53 entries among 16 cider producers.
The Cup went to newcomer Apple Bandit for their Apple Bandit Original, which achieved a gold medal in the Common Sweet Cider category. The runner-up was Finnriver Black Currant Cider, gold medal winner in the Fruit Cider category. The following ciders also won gold medals in their respective categories: Blue Mountain Estate Winesap (Common Dry), Rogue Pink Gin Cider, (Wood/Oaked) and Bull Run Pear Wine (Specialty).
“On behalf of the PICC Planning Committee we couldn’t be happier with the event. Last year, Merridale’s Cyser won the Cup, which is a universally acclaimed cider. This year, newcomer Apple Bandit won the Cup, which is very exciting, and should prove to be a boon to this start-up cidery from Southern Oregon,” said Nat West, founder of Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider.
The non-Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) competition is for commercial producers only, and is open to ciders produced in the Pacific Northwest within the geographic bounds delineated by the Northwest Cider association. Judges are a combination of experienced BJCP judges, experienced non-BJCP judges, industry professionals and commercial cidermakers.
Please see the website for a complete list of all medal winners: http://reverendnatshardcider.com/picc/.