P.E.I. cider wins big at Atlantic awards
A P.E.I. cider house brought home the top prize for its first entries in the Atlantic Canadian Beer Awards on Sunday.
Island breweries also bring home medals
A P.E.I. cider house brought home the top prize for its first entries in the Atlantic Canadian Beer Awards on Sunday.
Riverdale Orchard & Cidery of Bonshaw was named Cider House of the Year, in a tie with Chain Yard Urban Cidery of Halifax.
It was also awarded New Cider House of the Year. Its 2 Scots 3 Apples cider took gold for standard cider, and was named cider of the year.
Alex and Anne Jamieson moved to P.E.I. in 2014 to open a cidery and released their first cider this past summer.
Three Island beers also brought home honours.
- Gahan Island Red: Gold for North American style amber/red ale.
- Upstreet Rhuby Social: Gold for fruit and field beer.
- P.E.I. Brewing Snowbird: Honourable mention for IPA.
The awards were presented at a gala dinner at The Stubborn Goat in Halifax.