Cider Connect Program

Get Reviewed. Get Recognized. Get Shared.

Cider Connect is the third pathway into the Canadian Cider Awards — designed specifically to increase brand visibility while contributing directly to national awards recognition.

By submitting through Cider Connect, your cider is:

• Reviewed by established cider-focused content creators
• Shared publicly through social media and online platforms
• Formally scored for Canadian Cider Awards consideration

This pathway combines professional evaluation with real consumer-facing exposure.

Why Enter Through Cider Connect?

Cider Connect offers a unique dual benefit:

1. Public-facing reviews and online visibility
2. Meeting top Canadian social media influencers
3. Structured scoring contributing to Canadian Cider Awards eligibility

Participating producers receive:

•Reviews and features from cider-specific influencers
•Public tasting notes and online mentions
•Amplification support from Cider Canada / Cidre Canada
•Scores that count toward national awards recognition

This pathway is designed for producers looking to build buzz while maintaining formal awards credibility.

How It Works

1. Submit your cider through the Cider Connect program
2. Cider Canada assigns your entry to three independent reviewers
3. You ship your cider directly to the assigned reviewers
4. Reviewers taste, score, and share public-facing content
5. Scores are submitted and integrated into the Canadian Cider Awards evaluation

To ensure fairness and balance, reviewers are assigned by the program. Producers do not select individual reviewers.

Our Review Network

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instagram.com/drunkfrenchcanadian
instagram.com/torontocidergirls
instagram.com/girlwithaciderreview
instagram.com/yourciderfriend
instagram.com/incidersips
instagram.com/scrumpyciderchat
instagram.com/bouche_bag
instagram.com/incidersam

2026 Timeline

• Shipping addresses provided within one week of submission
• All cider must be shipped by October 31, 2026
• Reviews and scores due by November 15, 2026

Program Costs

$50 per cider entry (includes three reviewers)
Additional reviewers available for $10 each

Producers are responsible for shipping their cider directly to assigned reviewers. Full shipping instructions and timelines are provided upon confirmation.

Why This Matters

Cider Connect strengthens the Canadian Cider Awards by:

1. Expanding public awareness of participating brands
2. Supporting influencer-led category education
3. Integrating consumer-facing reviews with structured awards scoring
4. Providing smaller producers with accessible visibility

This pathway reflects Cider Canada’s broader mandate to promote Canadian cider nationally while building credibility and community across the sector.

Ready to Participate?