Kopparberg Pear Cider comes all the way from Sweden where its origins can be traced back to 1882.  This cider is vat brewed and is fermented according to an old recipe using water sourced from the town of Kopparberg along with the finest quality pears available.  The result is a pear cider which has 4.5% alcohol, is light in colour and has a refreshing fruity taste.  Kopparberg is available in multiple sizes overseas, ranging from 330ml to 500ml bottles along with 330ml to 500ml cans.  You can expect to pay about $5 for a 500ml bottle when it is released here, but until then you’ll just have to imagine what this unique pear cider will taste like.

Last month we spoke about 5 Seeds and how it is marketed as part of the Tooheys Extra Dry family, pitched to younger drinkers and women. Tooheys isn’t the first Australian beer maker to offer cider, but it will be the first to really push it into your consciousness. Having tasted and enjoyed 5 Seeds sparkling cider I can say this is a clear winner in the battle of the ciders. I have found whilst some ciders present an acidity that is sharp, lean, full flavoured and completely refreshing 5 Seeds is not only light in colour, light in character, but you can drink lots of it in a “session” without being overwhelmed by its flavour. It is smooth to the palate and delivers maximum refreshment without leaving you with that pub smell of beer.

5 Seeds is a truly fun drink to facilitate a taste sensation and one that is smooth enough to enjoy time after time.

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