2 Towns Ciderhouse Earns International Recognition at the World Alcohol-Free Awards

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Apr. 30, 2026 — 2 Towns Ciderhouse continues to gain recognition in the growing adult non-alcohol category, earning multiple honors at the World Alcohol-Free Awards, an international competition held in England celebrating excellence in non-alcoholic beer, wine, and cider.

The cidery’s non-alcoholic lineup was recognized for its flavor, balance, and craftsmanship, reinforcing 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s approach of fully fermenting cider before gently removing the alcohol to preserve character and complexity.

“We approach non-alcoholic cider the same way we approach everything we make, starting with real fruit and fully fermenting to build depth of flavor,” said Head Cidermaker Dave Takush. “From there, it’s about preserving that character throughout the dealcoholization process so the final product shines with all the complexity that our alcoholic ciders have.”

The World Alcohol-Free Awards competition is judged through blind tastings by a panel selected for their expertise in alcohol-free beverages, with a focus on aroma, flavor, balance, and overall drinkability, underscoring the increasing sophistication of the category.

2 Towns Earned a Medal for Each Entry

• NA Guava Get Down (Silver). Judges noted: “Very floral, with notes of elderflower and violet joined by red berries, and leading to baked red apple and quince on the palate… This would taste amazing with soft goat's cheese.”

• NA Pacific Pineapple (Bronze). Judges noted: “Delicious aromas and flavours of pineapple chunks, mango and a cider edge… great as an accompaniment to Cajun chicken.”

• NA Cosmic Crisp® (Bronze). Judges noted: “...has appealing aromas of juicy apples, balanced by refreshing notes of green fruits and some fermentation character. Vibrant and versatile—could be good with Japanese cuisine.”

This recognition builds on a strong track record for 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s non-alcoholic ciders across both global and domestic competitions. Since its launch in 2024, the lineup has earned 24 awards from leading competitions, including CIDERCRAFT, SIP Awards, San Francisco Ready-to-Drink Competition, GLINTCAP, Northwest Cider Cup, PR%f Awards, and Untappd Community Awards, including multiple gold-level honors and recognition for innovation.

“As consumer demand for high-quality non-alcoholic options continues to grow, 2 Towns Ciderhouse will continue to bring the fun and passion we put into all of our ciders, including our ANA cider line,” said VP of Business Development Nels Jewell-Larsen. “Our goal is to bring the experience of an authentic craft cider to those looking for an ANA beverage occasion.”

All offerings contain <0.5% ABV, are gluten-free, and are crafted with fresh-pressed Northwest apples, delivering a true cider experience for a wide range of drinking occasions. Today, 2 Towns Ciderhouse is the #1 selling non-alcoholic cider brand family in the U.S., as reported by Circana, crafting products specifically for adult drinkers seeking a true cider experience.

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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 the #2 cider brand nationwide and continues to evolve the beverage space as a premium total beverage company.

For more information on 2 Towns Ciderhouse:

Contact: Jessica Wisor – Marketing Manager