Invoicing and Bottle Labels

You will receive an invoice via email on September 20, 2025. The payment must be received by Wednesday, October 08, 2025. Bottle labels will be sent via email on September 23, 2025 prior to the drop window opening. The bottle labels are to be taped (no rubber bands) to each bottle submitted and can be taped over any existing commercial label.

Entry Drop Off

Entries will be accepted between Friday, September 26, 2025 and Wednesday, October 08, 2025. For shipping and drop locations, see the Entry Drop Off page.

Awards

The awards for the Fresh Hop competition will be announced in the evening on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at The Growler Guys in Seattle (8500 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115) with the time TBD.

The 2025 Cider Awards will be announced at the Washington Craft Beer Summit on Monday, November 03, 2025 with the final time to be determined. For any cidermakers unable to be present at the ceremony, medals will be mailed.