Heartland Ciderworks' The Little Rose, Gold medal winner and Best of Show Runner-Up at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup.

The Little Rose Proves Low ABV Can Win Big

An intentionally low-alcohol cider inspired by the historic ciderkin style has emerged as one of the standout winners at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup held in Portland Oregon in late June. Heartland Ciderworks, based in Oregon, earned Gold in the Low Alcohol/Alcohol Removed category with The Little Rose, which also received the competition’s Best of … Read more

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409: Cider’s Pilot Guy & Intel Girl | Olympic Bluffs, WA

Escape to Olympic Bluffs a Cider Vacation Destination Olympic Bluffs Cidery & Lavender Farm is located on the northern coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The farm is on a bluff that overlooks the Salish Sea, which spans the international waters between British Columbia and Washington State. The location is dreamy with views … Read more