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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• July 19-20, 2019 Streatham Cider Shack more info at @cidershacksw16 or email [email protected]
• Totally Cider Tour | Normandy September 22-28, 2019

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