Subject: News Release:Bristol Cidermaker Wins Global Recognition at International Cider Awards

Morning Steve, While our apples are grown in Dorset, Bristol is where the business is based and where we've built our community, so it's brilliant to bring this recognition home.

Bristol Cidermaker Wins Global Recognition at International Cider Awards A Bristol-based cidermaker is celebrating international success after winning two Silver Medals at the 2026 International Brewing & Cider Awards - one of the most prestigious competitions in the global drinks industry, where only one Gold, one Silver and one Bronze medal are awarded in each category.

Bristol producer Isaac Cider, founded by cidermaker Rollo Wood, secured the accolades following a rigorous three-day international judging process. Hundreds of ciders from countries including Sweden and Cambodia were blind-tasted by an expert panel of industry professionals.

Rollo works with estate-grown fruit from his orchards near Beaminster in Dorset, applying a craft-led, small-batch approach to production while operating the business from Bristol's independent drinks scene. Two of Isaac Cider's bottlings were recognised in the Tannin Driven Cider categories:

· Calculus - Silver Medal, Dry Category

· Anti-Gravity - Silver Medal, Medium Category

In the Dry Category, first place went to the United States, with Isaac Cider taking second place ahead of New Zealand-underlining the scale and international competitiveness of the awards.

Often referred to as the "Olympics of the cider world", the International Brewing & Cider Awards are judged exclusively by working cider makers and brewers, making them a significant marker of peer recognition within the industry. A panel of 43 international judges assessed entries through blind tasting and discussion, rewarding technical excellence alongside real-world drinkability.

Rollo Wood, founder of Isaac Cider, said: "Winning two silver medals in such a respected international competition is a huge moment for us. To have our ciders recognised by fellow cider makers from around the world is incredibly rewarding. While our apples are grown in Dorset, Bristol is where the business is based and where we've built our community, so it's brilliant to bring this recognition home."

The awards, which have a history spanning more than 125 years, are among the longest-running in the industry and are known for their rigorous judging standards and global reach.

The success also reflects the continued strength of Bristol's independent drinks sector, with local producers increasingly gaining recognition on the international stage.

Isaac Cider's can currently be injoyed around Bristol in the following pubs and restaurants:

Pubs:

- The Gallimaufry

- The Tobacco Factory

- The Christmas Steps

- The Swan with Two Necks

Restaurants:

- Bianchis

- Pazzo

- Cotto

- Pasta Ripiena

- Bravas

- Gambas

- Cargo Cantina

Bottle shops

- Corks of Cotham and Corks of North Street

- Grape and Grind

Images can be found HERE and if you would like to sample Isaac Cider's please do let me know with any delivery instructions

Best wishes

Rachel

Rachel Davey T: 07725118093 E: ku.oc.smmocrpysaekaeps@lehcar

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