More New Zealanders are electing cider as their tipple of choice, experimenting with new styles and ciders made from different fruits.
Since 2010, cider and perry* have been recognised as categories in their own right at the annual Beer Awards held by the Brewers Guild of New Zealand.
* While cider is made mainly from apple but also other fruits including pears, perry can be made using only one variety of pear (the perry).
Here are some award-winning ciders worth looking for.
6 of the best ciders in New Zealand
Cidre Demi-Sec
Winner, Best Cider at the 2016 Beer Awards
Simply Apple Cider
Winner, Best Cider at the 2015 Beer Awards
Slack ma Girdle Cider
Gold Medal awarded at the 2014 Beer Awards
Drop Hop Cider
Winner, Best Cider at the 2013 Beer Awards
Camla Farm Cider
Winner, Best Cider at the 2011 Beer Awards
Camla Farm
Bulmer Harvest Cider
Winner, Best Cider at the 2010 Beer Awards
Foster’s NZ
5 of the best fruit or flavoured ciders in New Zealand
Apple Crumble Cider
Winner, Best Fruit or Flavoured Cider at the 2016 Beer Awards
Isaac’s Berry Cider
Winner, Best Fruit or Flavoured Cider at the 2015 Beer Awards
Old Mout Cider – Feijoa & Cider
Gold Medal awarded at the 2014 Beer Awards
Redwood Cider Co.
Harvest Pear Cider
Winner at the 2012 Beer Awards
Bulmer Harvest
Bulmers Original Pear Cider (Perry)
Winner at the 2010 Beer Awards
Bummer Harvest
Source: Brewersguild.org.nz
