The International Cider Challenge (ICC) 2023 is now open for entries, marking the 13th year of the competition.  With the aim of platforming the cider industry, the competition is open to cider producers from any part of the world.  Ciders entered into the tasting categories will be blind tasted by a panel of independent judges, while those entered into the design and packaging awards…

The Drinks Retailing Awards are now open for entries for the 2023 event. The awards, which have been given a makeover for 2023, celebrate the best in the UK off-trade. The free-to-enter independent categories are: Newcomer, Best Retailer Promotional Activity, Convenience Drinks Retailer, Hybrid Retailer, Independent Drinks Retailer, Independent Beer & Cider Retailer, Independent Spirits Retailer, Independent Wine Retailer, Luxury Retailer, Online Excellence, Regional Chain…

The International Beer Challenge is now open for entries. The competition, which is in its 26th year, welcomes all beers from across the world. With the ever-growing interest in the beer category, the IBC has set out 80 different categories to reflect the diversity in brewing. The blind tasting event is judged by panels of respected and experienced industry experts, ranging from retailers, importers, publicans,…

The International Cider Challenge 2022 is now open for entries. The awards, which are in their 12th year, include tasting categories as well as design and packaging awards. The tasting categories comprise acid-led cider, flavoured, ice, low/no alcohol, naturally sparkling, pear, perry, rosé, Spanish, speciality, tannin-led and wood-aged.   Ciders entered into these categories will be blind tasted by an expert panel of independent judges…

By International Cider Challenge (ICC) Chairman, James Finch: Despite hoping beyond hope that we would be in a better position this year to perhaps return to judging in person, it was not meant to be. So, armed with the learning and experience of last year’s event, 2021 saw another virtual International Cider Challenge – and what a success it was. It’s no mean feat delivering…

The results of this year’s International Cider Challenge have been announced and the Supreme Champion for 2019 is Karlau’s Sxollie Pink Lady. The competition, run by Drinks Retailing News magazine, is now in its tenth year and judges praised the consistent quality of the record number of 281 entries this time around. The panel of judges comprised supermarket buyers, independent retailers, cider experts, journalists and…

Krombacher has launched #Pourfection2019, its annual competition to win an all-expenses paid, three-day trip to visit the brewery in Germany. The premium German beer’s competition is open to both bar staff and consumers around the UK. Entrants are required to make a video of themselves pouring a Krombacher from a can, bottle or draught tap. They are then asked to share the video via the…