Types of Hard Ciders
Hard cider is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples and historically popular in Europe and America.
Dry Hard Cider
A crisp alcoholic cider with little to no residual sugar, resulting in a tart and refreshing taste.
Status: Strongly survived – widely available.
Farmhouse Hard Cider
Traditionally fermented cider, often unfiltered and rustic, with complex, earthy alcoholic character.
Status: Survived – popular among craft producers.
Fruit Hard Cider
Alcoholic cider blended with fruits such as berries, cherries, or mango for added sweetness and flavor.
Status: Growing – very popular in modern markets.
Ice Hard Cider
A sweet, concentrated alcoholic cider made from frozen apples, producing rich and intense flavors.
Status: Niche but growing – considered a specialty product.
Keeved Hard Cider
A traditional fermentation method that retains natural sweetness while producing alcohol.
Status: Niche – appreciated by enthusiasts.
Medium Hard Cider
Balanced alcoholic cider with a mix of sweetness and dryness, appealing to a wide range of drinkers.
Status: Strongly survived – very common.
New World Hard Cider
Modern alcoholic cider styles using dessert apples, resulting in lighter, fruitier profiles.
Status: Growing – especially in global markets.
Perry
An alcoholic cider-like drink made from fermented pears rather than apples, often lighter and more delicate.
Status: Survived – traditional but less common.
Rosé Hard Cider
A pink-hued alcoholic cider, often made with red-fleshed apples or blended fruits.
Status: Growing – trendy and visually appealing.
Scrumpy
A traditional, often cloudy and strong alcoholic cider with bold, tannic flavors.
Status: Survived – especially in rural regions.
Sparkling Hard Cider
Carbonated alcoholic cider, either naturally or artificially, offering a lively and refreshing experience.
Status: Strongly survived – widely consumed.
Still Hard Cider
Non-carbonated alcoholic cider with a smoother, more traditional drinking experience.
Status: Survived – especially in traditional settings.
Sweet Hard Cider
Alcoholic cider with higher residual sugar, giving it a smooth and easy-drinking sweetness.
Status: Strongly survived – very popular.
Traditional Hard Cider
Made using heritage methods and cider apples, often with tannic and complex alcoholic flavor profiles.
Status: Survived – central to cider heritage.
White Cider
A mass-produced, high-strength alcoholic cider often made from concentrate rather than fresh apples.
Status: Declining – still available but less favored.