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