At the 2026 World Beer Cup — considered the most prestigious cider and beer competition in the world, with 255 judges from 38 countries — Gowan's Heirloom Cider took home three world titles and a Silver medal, making us the most decorated cidery at this year's competition.

Gosan's Cider made a splahs and new friends at the trade tastign day

Exciting News! At the nation's most prestigious competition, Gowan's Heirloom Cider was named Cidery of the Year 2025 by both the Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) and the American Cider Association. 
The Cidery of the Year 2025 award is a singular accomplishment, recognizing Gowan’s as the #1 cidery in the nation. In addition, the cidermaking team was recognized with the Cidermaker of the Year 2025 award, recognizing the #1 cidermaking team in the nation, Don, Jacob,

This week, we're beginning the harvest of one of the best all-around apples— the Jonathan apple, organic grown here at the Gowan family...