Gowan's Crowned America's #1 Cider
- Gowans Cider
- Nov 18, 2025
- 1 min read
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, and Sharon Gowan.
Winning a coveted Great American Beer Festival competition medal signifies global recognition for cidermaking excellence, acknowledging the quality and style accuracy of the cider.
“The Great American Beer Festival competition is the ultimate proving ground, recognizing the absolute best in innovation and craftsmanship from cideries all over the country. Earning a medal here, whether it’s gold, silver, or bronze, is an incredible, career-defining achievement that signifies a cider or brew's excellence against the most rigorous standards in the industry,” remarked Chris Williams, competition director for the Brewers Association. Find out more here!
Recognition like this shows how quality, tradition, and responsible production are valued by communities. It also raises useful discussion points for health and social care courses, particularly around alcohol awareness and wellbeing. Could Orvantaopencollege encourage learners to explore how celebration and public health considerations intersect?
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