New England Cider is no longer recognized as a distinct category. If added ingredients are more recognizable than wood/barrel character, then Specialty Cider and Perry is recommended. If wood/barrel character is more recognizable than added ingredients, then Wood Aged Cider is recommended. If in doubt, Specialty Cider and Perry is recommended.
2016
SILVER
2 Towns Ciderhouse – Bad Apple
Bishops Orchards Winery – Stone House White
Cold Hollow Cider Mill – Barn Dance
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse – Pippins
BRONZE
Snowdrift Cider Co. – Semi Dry
Spirit Tree Estate Cidery – Spirit Tree Winter Bliss New England Cider
2015
GOLD
Snowdrift Cider Co. – Semi Dry
SILVER
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse – Pippins
Spirit Tree Estate Cidery – Spirit Tree New England
BRONZE
2 Towns Ciderhouse – The Bad Apple
BlackBird Cider Works – New England Style
Frecon’s Cidery – Hogshead
Les Vergers de la Colline – Les Russet
Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider – Providence Traditional New England
2014
GOLD
Snowdrift Cider Co. – Semi Dry
SILVER
BlackBird Cider Works – New England Style Cider
Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits – Vermont Ice Hard Cider
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse – Kings & Spies
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse – Pippins
BRONZE
Frecon’s Cidery – Hogshead
Les Vergers de la Colline – Les Russet
2013
GOLD
Snowdrift Cider Co. – Semi-Dry
SILVER
BlackBird Cider Works – BlackBird New England Cider
Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider – Reverend Nat’s Providence Traditional New England
BRONZE
2 Towns Ciderhouse – The Bad Apple
Les Vergers de la Colline – Les Russet
2011
SILVER
Snowdrift Cider Co. – Semi-Dry Cider
2009
GOLD
Snowdrift Cider Co. – Semi-Dry Cider
SILVER
Uncle John’s – New England Cider/Seasonal