Special · Cider and Mead · 21 Entrants in 2026
Style Definition
Not Found
Special categories are judged on an added ingredient, a process, or a nonstandard base, not on one classic style.
| Entries | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Entries | 25 | 21 |
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Spiced Apple | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Sweet Heart Brands | Loveland, CO |
| Silver | Spiced Apple | 6.8% | Not Found | Not Found | Gowan's Heirloom Cider | Philo, CA |
| Bronze | Spiced | 6.9% | Not Found | Not Found | Snow Capped Cider | Austin, CO |
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Spiced Apple | 6.8% | Not Found | Not Found | Gowan's Heirloom Cider | Philo, CA |
| Silver | Plum & Lemongrass | 6.9% | Not Found | Not Found | Snow Capped Cider | Austin, CO |
| Bronze | Cranberry Spice | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Six Byrd Cider | Tempe, AZ |