Cider
Cider Meets Irish Whiskey In New Tullamore D.E.W.
Cider is wildly popular, whiskey is wildly popular – so it was only a matter of time before the two were introduced to each other – and in this case, the meeting has come about in Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Irish whiskey. Slated to be made only between September and November each year – matching […]
Kopparberg Debuts Cider Slushie
What began as an April Fool’s Day joke has become reality for Swedish cidermaker, Kopparberg, as they have produced the world’s first cider slushie. After an April Fool’s Day joke depicted frozen cider pops, Kopparberg has used that inspiration and turned two of its 4% alcohol content fruit flavored ciders – strawberry-lime and elderflower-lime – […]
Rekorderlig: The Man’s Cider
Swedish cidermaker Rekorderlig is launching a new manly Dry Apple Cider that is aimed specifically at the male cider-loving market [which probably means it should have a beard or tattoo or something on it]. The 5% alcohol content cider is expected to be marketed as an alternative to beer by the 16-year old cidermaker from […]
Somersby Adds Three New Cider Flavors
UK cider brand, Somersby, has added three new flavors to their portfolio – Apple Burst, Blackberry and Cranberry. Apple Burst is a sweeter version of its Somersby Original and comes in at 4.5% alcohol content while both Blackberry and Cranberry provide a 4% alcohol content kick. All three of the new Somersby cider flavors will […]
Portland Leading National Cider Boom
A mere five years ago, the only places you could get cider on an easily accessible basis in North America were Canada and, well, Canada. That all changed in 2011 when several cideries [as opposed to breweries] began their high profile march into national prominence. Ciders have long been staples in the proper English-speaking Commonwealth […]
Urban Orchard Cider Makes Debut Using Citified Apples
There’s a new cider sheriff in town and its name is Urban Orchard. The new cider from Hakes of London is unique as its apples are partially derived from those donated and grown in urban areas. Specifically, Urban Orchard uses Braeburn, Bramley, Cox, Gala, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Jonagold along with the mystery donated apples […]
Caple Rd Canned Craft Cider Appears Next Month
Weston has launched Caple Rd Cider – a new craft cider in a can. Caple Rd Cider has 5.2% alcohol content, uses the juice of English apples and is matured in oak for 18 months. Caple Rd Cider will be available – mostly in the UK – for $6 per can in February 2015.