Non-Alcoholic Cider Options

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Non-Alcoholic Cider is increasing in popularity - and we're pleased to offer a mix of some of the finest examples of N/A, hard cider alternatives. There are a few different techniques used for making these alcohol free cider products, and a diverse range in flavor profile amongst these options based on how they are made. How is Non-Alcoholic Cider Made? What are the best Non-Alcoholic Apple Ciders? Most sparkling non-alcoholic cider products available today are made by carbonating fresh apple juice and then pasteurizing the sparkling cider to prevent fermentation from occurring. The result is a cider that is fairly sweet and bubbly. The more interesting and higher quality N/A ciders have complex characteristics that will differentiate them from simple sparkling apple juice. They're made by either a) using cider apple or perry pear varieties that are more complex than the dessert apple varieties we've grown up eating; or b) blended with other fruits and botanicals to add nuance. The Eric Bordelet Perlant ciders are an example of non-alcoholic cider made from unique apple varieties that result in an N/A cider with remarkable complexity. Eric Bordelet is one of the worlds best cider makers from Normandy, France. The Jus de Pommes A Sydre is his N/A Sparkling Apple Juice; and the Jus de Poires à Poiré is made from French perry pear varieties. Both are sweet, yet complex and highly refined. The Temperance Series from Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse in British Columbia are great examples of non-alcoholic ciders made by blending in additional ingredients. Most are cocktail inspired and infused with fruits and botanicals that make for a refreshing yet complex beverage on it's own, or that work very well in creating your own cocktail (non-alcoholic or otherwise). Temperance Eden is their only pure-apple N/A cider, with no added flavor components; while Temperance Ava is infused with apricots and elderflowers, Temperance Cherie is blended with fresh cherries, Temperance Bonni