Cider World Award

Unique · Scientific · International

The unique combination of scientific analysis and international expertise.

Geisenheim University, the scientific partner of the CiderWorld Award, is one of the world’s leading universities in the field of beverage technology. All submitted products are analysed at the Institute for Beverage Research at Geisenheim University.

An international jury of experts tastes and evaluates all products according to the proven CiderWorld 120-point scheme. Country-specific and regional typicities are taken into account by the jury.

All Results

Judgement Panel 2025

Chairman
Dr. Christof Steingaß – Hochschule Geisenheim University

Moderation
Gabe Cook – The Ciderologist – England

Organisation
Michael Stöckl – Cider World Frankfurt

Judges

Categories

Beverages based on apples, pears or quince, pure or flavoured could enter into the competition!

Still

• Still cider
• Still perry

• Cidre – méthode ascentral
• Poiré – méthode ascentral

• Sagardoa / sidra Natural

Sparkling

• Sparkling cider
• Sparkling perry

• Sidra espumosa
• Sidro spumante / frizzante

• Cidre – 2nd fermentation
• Poiré – 2nd fermentation

Added CO₂ – Charmat – traditional method

Sparkling, Mixed & Flavoured

• Cider / perry
  • mixed with other fruits
  • flavoured with spices or bonicals like hops

Dessert & Fortified

• Dessert wine from apples, pears or quince
• Ice cider / cidre de glace
• Fortified ciders

Non-Alcoholic

• De-alcoholized wine made from apples, pears or quinces
• Pearled fruit juices made from apples, pears or quinces
• Pearled fruit juices based on apples, pears or quinces
  • mixed with other fruits
  • flavoured with spices or bonicals like hops

Maximum 0,5% vol. Alkoholgehalt

Spirit

• Brandy from apples, pears or quince
• Calvados / lambig
• Pommeau / mistelle de pomme

Evaluation & Award

Cider World 120 Points Scale

The evaluation criteria and categories were determined by an international jury of experts. Country-specific and regional characteristics of the products are taken into account. The sensory test is assessed according to the CiderWorld 120-point scale

• Gold · 109-120 points
• Silver · 97-108 points
• Honor · 80-96 points

CiderWorld Medal

Award for the best product of the category. Minimum score 109 points

Cider Star of the Year

This prize is awarded to a person who has rendered outstanding services to the preservation and further development of cider industry and cider culture. Nominated by the Cider World Advisory Board.

• 2024 Darlene Hayes – California – United States
• 2023 Eduardo Vásquez Cotó – Asturias – Spain
• 2022 Prof. Dr. Frank Will – Hesse – Germany