Cider is an alcoholic beverage obtained by fermenting apple juice. Its history stretches back thousands of years, when the Romans, upon arriving in Britain, adopted the local cider-making customs, further developed them, and spread them across the empire. Throughout history, cider has held a prominent place in British culture, even being used as a form of payment at times. Today, the largest consumers of cider are still the United Kingdom and Ireland.
...Cider is an alcoholic beverage obtained by fermenting apple juice. Its history stretches back thousands of years, when the Romans, upon arriving in Britain, adopted the local cider-making customs, further developed them, and spread them across the empire. Throughout history, cider has held a prominent place in British culture, even being used as a form of payment at times. Today, the largest consumers of cider are still the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The production of cider has been influenced by climatic conditions—large-scale production is concentrated in England and Northern France, where cold temperatures limit grape cultivation and the production of beverages based on that raw material. Cider is also widely produced and consumed in the USA, where the term can sometimes refer to a non-alcoholic apple drink that is heated and flavored with spices.
Over time, cider has developed a wide range of variations—from dry to sweet, still to sparkling, and low to higher alcohol content. Traditionally, cider was only apple-flavored, but today stores offer versions with various flavors—most popular are pear, rhubarb, and different berries. In recent decades, craft cider production has also grown, introducing new and exciting variations. At Araxes online store, you can find a cider to suit every taste preference!
