Twin Pines Orchard and Cider House (Photo Courtesy of Twin Pines)Twin Pines Orchard and Cider House (Photo Courtesy of Twin Pines)
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Twin Pines Cider Gets International Awards

A local cider company is being recognized internationally for three of its products. Thedford's Twin Pines Orchard and Cider House recently captured three bronze awards at the Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fair in Dublin, Ireland.

Co-owner Mark Van Steenkiste says their ice cider along with the Hammer Bent original and red were showcased at the event.

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Van Steenkiste says Twin Pines was the only company to take home awards for each of their entries.

He says they captured best in show at last year's Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition and hope to have similar success at this year's upcoming event.

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