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Guava Get Down named Best Cider and Best of Class as 2 Towns and Craftwell continue award-winning momentum
CORVALLIS, Ore., March 11, 2026 — 2 Towns Ciderhouse has earned top honors at the 2026 LA Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge, with its newest release, Guava Get Down, capturing Gold Medal, Best Cider, and Best of Class. The Corvallis-based cidery also saw strong results across its Cosmic Crisp® cider lineup and Craftwell Cocktails ready-to-drink portfolio.
Judged by a panel of winemakers, distillers, sommeliers, beverage trade professionals, and media, the LA Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge highlights exceptional beverages from producers around the world.
The standout for 2 Towns was Guava Get Down, a tropical fruit-forward cider layered over a crisp apple base. Judges described the cider as “bright” with notes of “pineapple and guava.”
“Guava Get Down was crafted with carefully sourced ingredients to let the vibrant tropical character of guava shine,” said Dave Takush, head cidermaker at 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “Seeing it earn both Best Cider and Best of Class is incredibly rewarding for our team.”
2026 LA Invitational Wine Challenge Results – 2 Towns Ciderhouse
- Guava Get Down
- Gold Medal – Fruit or Botanical
- Best Cider
- Best of Class
- Apricot Cosmic Crisp® – Silver Medal – Fruit or Botanical
- Huckleberry Cosmic Crisp® – Silver Medal – Fruit or Botanical
- Spiced Cosmic Crisp® – Silver Medal – Fruit or Botanical
2026 LA Invitational Spirits Challenge Results – Craftwell Cocktails
- Craftwell Guava Crush – Silver Medal – Ready-to-Drink Cider-Based
- Craftwell Transfusion – Silver Medal – Ready-to-Drink Cider-Based
The results build on a strong track record for both brands at the LA Invitational competitions. In previous years, Raspberry Cosmic Crisp® earned Best Cider and Best of Class, while Craftwell favorites including Chocolate Espresso Martini, Cranberry Mule, and Transfusion have also earned medals across multiple RTD cocktail categories.
“The LA Invitational is judged by some of the most respected palates in the beverage world,” said Lee Larsen, co-founder and CEO of 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “Recognition for both our craft ciders and RTD cocktails reflects the versatility and talent of our cidermaking team. I couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve accomplished.”
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.
About Craftwell Cocktails
Craftwell Cocktails brings real fruit, bold flavor, and Pacific Northwest craftsmanship to the ready-to-drink cocktail category. Created by the award-winning team at 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Craftwell delivers fresh, flavorful cocktails made with real fruit and designed to travel wherever the moment takes you. Available in canned cocktails, premium bottles, draft, and non-alcoholic options, Craftwell encourages people to live life with flavor and create cocktail moments anywhere.
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