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184: Judging Best in Show | BigE 2019
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184: Judging Best in Show | BigE 2019

Cider Chat · Ria Windcaller: Award winning Cidermaker | Craft Libations Columnist | Podcaster

June 12, 201952m 4s

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Show Notes

The feature on cider judging in this week's episode begins at 9:43 minutes.

The 7th annual BigE Cider and Perry competition took place on June 8, 2019.

There were 6 cider judges and this episode features the judging of the Best in Show.

Cider Panel A

  • Ria Windcaller
  • Mike Shay
  • Tim Post

Cider Panel B

  • Ben Watson
  • Mark Gryska
  • Michelle Pagano

Write up on Judges https://www.thebige.com/p/competitions/food--beverage/cider/cider-and-perry-competition-judges

Ria's Cider Judging Summary

  1. Decide beforehand "The protocol?" is everyone in agreement to that protocol?
  2. Judging is not about what you like as a judge, but "Is the cider made well?"
  3. Leave your ego at the door.
  4. What can be Best in Show?
    1. If the competition is open to all styles, then every style is a viable competitor to be a Best in Show for that competition.

Judges at BigE2019

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