Australian Cider Awards now open for entries

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Australian Cider Awards now open for entries

A continuing growth in the popularity and production of cider has led to the development of the biggest Australian Cider Awards in its short history.

Cider Australia has today officially opened entries for the awards, aimed at showcasing and celebrating the best apple and pear ciders available across the country.

President Sam Reid said Cider Australia is expanding the range of award categories to better reflect the growing range of ciders available in Australia.

Seventeen categories will be judged by internationally-acclaimed expert Malcolm Reeves, from New Zealand, along with Australia counterparts Gary Baldwin, Wayne Hewett, Ian Kingham and Behn Payten.

“Our aim is to move towards a better understanding and appreciation of the different cider styles available in Australia, by producers and consumers alike,” Mr Reid said.

“This follows the approaches used in leading cider competitions overseas where ciders are judged against thei

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