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What is Hard Cider?

Hard cider is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting the juice of fruit, usually apples. The addition of "hard" in its name is used to distinguish this drink from its non-alcoholic counterpart, apple cider, which is made by pressing apples to produce juice.

Is Hard Cider Beer?

Hard cider is not considered beer. The only quality the two drinks have in common is that they’re both fermented. Beer is defined as a fermented alcoholic beverage that's brewed from malt and flavored with hops. Cider, on the other hand, is defined as an alcoholic drink made from fermented fruit juice, typically from apples. The fact that cider contains no malt or hops makes these two beverages unique.

How Much Alcohol is in Hard Cider?

On average, most hard ciders are 4.5% - 7% alcohol by volume (ABV), while some ciders have an ABV as high as 10 or 12%. Drier ciders usually have a higher ABV because the yeast consumes most of the cider's natural sugars.

Different Types of Hard Cider

Dry Cider - Dry ciders have less than 0.5% residual sugar and are often more acidic than the other types. Because the yeast consumes most of the cider's natural sugars, this less-sweet drink also contains a higher alcohol content than other ciders. Most dry ciders are aged in oak barrels to complement their mineral qualities.

Off-Dry Cider - An off-dry cider has slightly more body than its dry counterpart and typically contains 1-2% residual sugar. These ciders tend to be smoother and have a richer flavor.

Semi-Dry and Semi-Sweet Cider - Semi-dry ciders contain above 2% residual sugar, while semi-sweet ciders can carry as much as 4%. These two cider types are similar in taste and have heartier bodies and more pronounced apple flavors.

Ciders are also differentiated by the fruit used in their recipes. There’s no limit to what fruits you can use to make hard cider. Apples and pears are the most popular types of cider, but you can use anything from plums and peaches to strawberries and pineapples.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

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Evergreen Community Park, 3430 Evergreen Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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