Eugene’s Alesong Brewing, 2 Towns Cider in Corvallis, and UPP Liquids in Bend were among the winners at this year’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colo. Oregon businesses earned 30 awards at the festival, the third most of any state.

Jessica Wisor from 2 Towns Ciderhouse said it’s only the second year for the festival’s cider category, and in 2024, the company won cider maker of the year. Last weekend, 2 Towns won a gold medal for its 14th anniversary cider, and a bronze for its Huckleberry Cosmic Crisp.

“An honor like this carries weight in the beer, the traditional beer industry," Wisor told KLCC. "And I think it does go a long way to help. Beer seekers, or beer buyers, are now being exposed to cider. I think that is the biggest value in this win right here.”

Tonya Cornett

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