Considering The Switch To Cider? Here’s What You Need To Know.
It’s no secret we love beer Down Under, but more and more, the same thing can be said about cider – the best parties, barbecues and catch-ups with mates usually have a range of both. If you don’t know too much about the fruity fermented drop, here’s a quick guide.
Classic cider
Traditional ciders sit comfortably on the fence between sweet and dry, making them the perfect all-rounders for mixing or drinking on their own. They’re refreshing, cool and highly approachable – just like you at the pub, right? There’s probably no finer example of a classic than the famous Strongbow Original Cider. Simple yet unputdownable, it’s as beautifully crisp as a freshly picked Golden Delicious.
Crisp and dry
Due to longer fermentation, drier ciders are quite often complex, a little bit tannic and rich and deep. So probably nothing like you at the pub, then! Spring Cider Co. ciders perfectly display these characteristics and are mixed with soda water for extra 'ahhhh'. They’re low in kilojoules, too, a trait they share with another ace in this category, Pure Blonde Crisp Apple Cider. The latter goes further, though, with 60 per cent less sugar and 50 per cent less carbs than most ciders.
Juicy & Sweet
If you want to change things up with a natural sugary hit, sweet and juicy ciders provide a great counterpoint to the bitterness of many a beer. They have a sweet, ripe taste and aroma, often a medium to light appearance and generally a fuller mouth feel. Great examples here are the delightfully smooth Mercury Hard Cider and the blended, whole-crushed-apple taste explosion of Little Green Sweet Apple Cider.
All kinds of fruits
Of course, when we think ciders, most of us think apples – and probably pears, too. But other juicy delights work brilliantly well in the fermentation process, such as berries and citrus fruits, and can provide interesting, delicious twists. Try Kopparberg Premium Cider with Strawberry & Lime, for example. Serve it in a tall glass with plenty of ice and let the thirst-quenching begin.
