Award-winning lineup recognized on the global stage, led by Gold for The Bad Apple
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Apr. 27, 2026 — 2 Towns Ciderhouse continues its momentum at the global level, earning three medals at the prestigious World Beer Cup®, one of the most competitive and respected beverage competitions in the world.
Often referred to as the “Olympics of Beer,” the World Beer Cup is organized by the Brewers Association and brings together top producers from around the globe. This year’s competition featured 8,166 entries from 1,644 breweries and cideries across 50 countries, evaluated by 255 judges representing 37 nations.
2 Towns Ciderhouse was recognized across multiple cider categories:
- The Bad Apple GOLD (Experimental Barrel-Aged or Specialty Cider)
- Cosmic Crisp® SILVER – (No/Low Tannin Cider)
- BrightCider BRONZE (No/Low Tannin Cider)
“We craft a wide range of cider styles, so it’s great to see our flagship ciders recognized on the global stage,” said Dave Takush, head cidermaker at 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “We’ve been making these ciders for a long time, and they’re still the ones people reach for.”
Following a standout performance in 2025, when cider categories were first introduced at the World Beer Cup and 2 Towns earned six medals, this year’s results underscore the cidery’s continued momentum as the category gains traction globally.
“We’re honored to see our ciders recognized two years in a row at the World Beer Cup,” said Lee Larsen, CEO and co-founder of 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “This competition brings together the best producers from around the world, and to be recognized among them is incredibly meaningful. I’m grateful to our cider making team for their dedication to the craft and to a community that continues to support innovation in cider. We also appreciate the Brewer’s Association for continuing to recognize cider on a global stage.”
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About 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Founded in 2010, 2 Towns Ciderhouse is an independently owned, Northwest-based beverage company dedicated to crafting high-quality cider and innovative beverages using whole, thoughtfully sourced ingredients. What began in a 900-square-foot garage has grown into one of the nation’s largest craft beverage companies, with more than 100 employees, three production facilities totaling over 100,000 square feet, and distribution across 16 states. 2 Towns is the #1 craft cider and beer brand in the Pacific Northwest and #2 cider brand nationwide and continues to evolve the beverage space as a premium total beverage company.
For more information on 2 Towns Ciderhouse, visit www.2townsciderhouse.com.
Contact: Jessica Wisor – Marketing Manager
Email: j.wisor@2townsciderhouse.com