Greater Poland Cider Cup Competition
The goal of the competition
The aim of the Greater Poland Cider Cup is to select and promote the best ciders produced by professionals in Poland and abroad. The evaluation criteria will include taste, aroma, appearance, adherence to the style, and overall impression that the cider leaves.
Submitting Entries
August 1st - September 30th, 2023
Competition for
professional cider-mills from all over the world
Price per cider
Early Birds 1 - (August 1-14) - 22 EUR (+23% VAT)
Early Birds 2 - (August 15-31) - 28 EUR (+23% VAT)
September 1 - September 30 - 33 EUR (+23% VAT)
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Prizes
In each category
In each of the 4 categories, the prizes are as follows:
1st Place: Diploma, GP 2023 plate, Gold GP 2023 graphic emblem for use in cider mill promotion.
2nd Place: Diploma, GP 2023 plate, Silver GP 2023 graphic emblem for use in cider mill promotion.
3rd Place: Diploma, GP 2023 plate, Bronze GP 2023 graphic emblem for use in cider mill promotion.
Main Prize
Among the winning ciders in each category, one cider will be selected and awarded the title “The Greatest Cider.” The prizes for the winner of this title are:
- GP 2023 Plate and the graphic emblem “The Greatest Cider GP 2023” for use in cider mill promotion.
- A free booth at the Poznań Beer Fair (in the edition following the GP 2023 announcement).
- Promotional services package provided by Targi Piwne Sp. z o.o. worth 10,000 PLN.
Additionally, there will be prizes awarded for the 2nd and 3rd places, whose winners will receive:
- 2nd Place: Diploma, GP 2023 Plate, graphic emblem “2nd Place GP 2023” for use in cider mill promotion.
- 3rd Place: Diploma, GP 2023 Plate, graphic emblem “3rd Place GP 2023” for use in cider mill promotion.
Entries and Competition Categories
Ciders
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Dry cider is the foundation of cider craftsmanship. However, achieving a perfectly dry cider is not easy. There are many paths to perfection, both traditional and modern ones. The final result matters: taste, aroma, body.
What ciders should be submitted in this category?
- Still dry cider (not carbonated)
- Dry cider of spontaneous fermentation (not carbonated)
- Still dry cider aged in barrels (not carbonated)
In this category, completely fermented ciders should be submitted, dry, with little or no residual sugars. They can be fermented with noble yeasts or through spontaneous fermentation, made from any variety of apples, non-carbonated with any initial extract. Aging in wooden barrels is permitted.
Dry cider is the cornerstone of cider craftsmanship. However, achieving a perfectly dry cider is not easy. There are many paths to perfection, both traditional and modern. The final outcome matters: taste, aroma, body.
What ciders should be submitted in this category?
- Sparkling dry cider (carbonated)
- Dry cider of spontaneous fermentation (carbonated)
- Sparkling dry cider aged in barrels (carbonated)
In this category, completely fermented ciders should be submitted, dry, with little or no residual sugars. They can be fermented with noble yeasts or through spontaneous fermentation, made from any variety of apples, carbonated with any initial extract. Aging in wooden barrels is permitted.
Ice cider showcases the true artistry of a cider maker. Excellent quality, an incredibly intricate production process using the finest apples. An amazing taste that lingers in memory for a long time.
What ciders should be submitted in this category?
- Ice cider
- Ice perry (pear cider)
- Barrel-aged ice cider and ice perry
In this category, all ice ciders and ice perrys should be included. Additionally, barrel-aged ice ciders and ice perrys should also be submitted.
When submitting barrel-aged ciders, the type of barrel used for aging should be specified, and for ciders with additives, the used additives should be provided.
The variety of ciders is enormous, and cider doesn’t stop at just the basic dry cider. Sweet ciders and those with additions can also be enchanting.
What ciders should be submitted in this category?
- Sweet cider
- Semi-sweet cider
- Cider with fruits
- Cider with spices, honey, and other additives
- Perry (pear cider)
- Barrel-aged cider (other than ice cider)
- Barrel-aged perry
In this category, any ciders can be submitted, which means products where at least 51% of the base is apple juice. The exception is dry ciders, which should be submitted in Category 1: Still Dry Ciders and Category 2: Sparkling Dry Ciders, as well as ice ciders, which should be submitted in Category 3: Ice Ciders. Ciders can be fermented with noble yeasts or through spontaneous fermentation, made from any apple variety, and can be carbonated or not, with any initial extract. Barrel aging in wooden barrels is allowed.
When submitting ciders with additives, the used additives should be specified.
The Judges
The judging panel will consist of professionals and distinguished sensory experts, with certificates, experience gained in other competitions, and achievements in the field of sensory evaluation. The full composition of the judging panel will be presented soon.
The Greater Poland competition series could not exist without the involvement of the judges and the team managing the competition. If you would like to join this group, choose the form that interests you (or several! 🙂 and provide us with information about yourself or learn more.
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