Is there alcohol free cider? Alcohol free cider is a great choice for gatherings and holidays. It has fewer calories and carbs than regular cider.
Non-Alcoholic Cider Options
Citizen Cider All Times makes non-alcoholic cider in Vermont. It uses local apples. The cans look like craft cider but contain 100% juice and 0% alcohol.
Some "alcohol free" ciders still have up to 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). So check labels to be sure. Ciders below 0.5% ABV count as alcohol free in Europe. In the UK, 0.05% to 0.5% ABV ciders are "non-alcoholic."
Non-alcoholic cider options are limited compared to beers, but notable choices include:
- Kopparberg Alcohol Free Pear Cider
- The Cidery Soft Cider
- Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider
They provide cider taste without alcohol or hangovers.
Historical Context and Variety
Unlike the alcohol free version, alcoholic cider has a long history, and it is predicted to have been first made by the Celts in Britain from crab apples around 3000 BCE. Non-alcoholic cider has appeared more recently, as the low and no alcohol sector has become popular. Coinciding with the pandemic, there has been an increase in consumers looking to cut down on drinking for health reasons.