Blake’s Beverage Company Earns Four Awards at 7th Annual Cidercraft Awards

Blake’s Beverage Company, the collaborative voice of three leading cider brands, Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, and AVID Cider Co., earned four awards at the 7th Annual Cidercraft Awards this week. The prestigious Cidercraft Awards competition includes a diverse selection of the highest-quality ciders from producers across the globe. 

Blake’s Hard Cider, Michigan’s top-selling cidery and one of the Top 10 cider companies nationwide, was the Judge’s Pick in two categories: Imperial Cider (Apple Only) for its flagship American Apple Imperial Cider (8% ABV) and Stone Fruit for Peach Party (6.5% ABV). American Apple, Blake’s first-released imperial cider which debuted in 2022, is a continued sales leader and more than tripled in distribution in 2023. Blake’s spicy summer seasonal cider Watermelon Heatwave (6.5% ABV) earned a Gold in the Spiced, Pepper category. 

Oregon-based AVID Cider Co., which has a six-state distribution footprint in the Northwest, was awarded a Judge’s Pick award in the Tropical category for its Pineapple Mango (6% ABV) hard cider. 

“We’re honored to be recognized by CiderCraft among the best cider producers in the world,” said Andrew Blake, Founder and CEO of Blake's Beverage Company. “Cider is so diverse and the industry is growing rapidly as the 4th category expands to include fruit-forward beverages and a variety of innovative flavors.” 

ABOUT BLAKE’S BEVERAGE COMPANY

Launched in 2023, Blake’s Beverage Company is a collaboration of three industry-leading cider brands pressing a singular mission to reclaim cider’s rightful place as America’s drink. With a national footprint and cideries in Michigan, Texas, Oregon, and New York, Blake’s Beverage Company maintains a passion for bold, fruit-forward beverages, fresh ingredients, and a commitment to craft. Find ciders from Michigan’s top cidery Blake’s Hard Cider, Texas’ top cidery Austin Eastciders, and Oregon’s AVID Cider Co. at retail in 30 states. For more information on Blake’s Beverage Company and its relentless dedication to the cider cause, visit blakesbevco.com.