Grand Rapids, MI
General Information
Judging – May 12-15, 2026
Commercial Division Bottle Requirement – 3
Non-Commercial Division Bottle Requirement – 2
The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP), is the world’s largest cider competition focused on raising the caliber of cider as a category through emphasis on providing clear and helpful feedback to entrants from some of the most experienced palates in the industry, in addition to coveted awards.
Held each May in Grand Rapids, GLINTCAP receives and judges over 1,100 commercial and noncommercial entries from across the world.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $90.00
Vander Mill
C/O: GLINTCAP
505 Ball Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Submit three cans or bottles size 330ml (11.1 ounces) or larger for each entry.
Judges will be a combination of cider industry professionals, Certified Pommeliers, apple experts, sensory analysis experts, experienced BJCP judges, and select members of the media.
The best ciders in each style category will have a chance to move on to the Best in Class
judging.
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