2027 Beverage Styles

Category styles for the 2027 World Beer Cup are listed below.


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Cider Styles

No Origin Specified

201. Tannic Cider

     a. Tannic Cider (Dry)

     b. Tannic Cider (Sweet)

202. No/Low-Tannin Cider (Dry)

203. No/Low Tannin Cider (Sweet)

204. Fruited Cider

     a. Fruited Cider (Dry)

     b. Fruited Cider (Sweet)

205. Low & No Alcohol Cider

206. Natural Cider

207. Botanical or Spiced Cider

208. Experimental, Barrel-Aged or Specialty Cider

209. Ice Cider or Fortified Cider


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