Klein Cider Mill of Sparta Wins 22nd Annual Cider Contest

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Klein Cider Mill of Sparta, Mich., won first place at the 22nd annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The contest took place at DeVos Convention Center on December 5, with 26 cider makers participating in the competition.

“This cider…


Kapnick Orchards Wins 21st Annual Cider Contest

Kapnick Orchards Wins 21st Annual Cider Contest

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Cider makers Scott Robertello and Bruce Schaffer of Kapnick Orchards in Britton, Mich., took home first place in the 21st annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The cider contest took…


Miller’s Big Red Farm Wins 20th Annual Cider Contest

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Cider Maker Ken Miller of Miller’s Big Red Farm, in Washington, Michigan, took home first place in the 20th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The cider contest took place at DeVos Convention Center on Wednesday, with 34 cider …


Engelsma’s Apple Barn Wins 19th Annual Cider Contest

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Jim and Becky Engelsma and their daughter, Bridget of Engelsma’s Apple Barn in Walker took home first place in the 19th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The cider contest took place at DeVos Convention Center on Wednesday, with…


Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill Wins 17th Annual Cider Contest

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Alicia Estrada, Mary Krause and Mary Emmett of Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill took home first place in the 17th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. …


Engelsma’s Apple Barn Wins Annual Cider Contest

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Jim and Becky Engelsma of Engelsma’s Apple Barn have taken home another first place win in the 16th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest. The cider makers have received first…


First time winner in best Michigan Apple cider contest

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(DeWitt, Mich.) – Sietsema Orchard & Cider Mill in Ada, Mich., was pronounced the winner of the 15th annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest in a grueling taste-testing competition in Grand…


Michigan Cider Makers’ Guild Promotes Super-Tasty 2010 Apple Cider

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This fall’s early-season cider is particularly yummy, according to Jim Koan, a long-time Flushing, Mich., apple cider maker and President of the Michigan…


Uncle John’s Hard Cider takes best of show in international competition

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(Grand Rapids, Mich.) — Uncle John’s Cider Mill of St. Johns has earned top honors in a hard cider and perry competition that featured more than 80 entries from around the world.

The 5th Annual…


Hill Brothers earn state’s most distinguished cider-making award

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(Grand Rapids, Mich.) — When it comes to cider making, Hill Brothers has recently earned some serious bragging rights.

Orchard owners Jim and Arlene received 1st Place in the 13th Annual Michigan…