Cider is the fermented juice of apples and may include some pear juice. Perry is the fermented juice of pears and may include some apple juice. Perry is also known as pear cider. For further information on what can and can't be called 'cider' in Australia, refer to our page on cider regulation. Cider styles.

In Uruguay, the Guerra de Sidra (the Cider War) festival is held to mark a tradition where water, or in this case, cider and beer as well, is thrown out a door or window to signify renewal. The liquid is supposed to represent a person's tears and suffering.

Ciders are generally lower alcohol than wines; making them a great refreshing drink with a little less alcohol. The strength of our alcoholic ciders range from the our Sydney Royal Champion Pink Lady with 4% ABV* to the Pommeau; a fortified cider with 17% ABV.

According to business information analysts at IBISWorld, Australians will spend an impressive $1 billion on cider this financial year. Sales of cider have grown at an annualised 33.9 per cent over the past five years, with continued strong annualised growth of 21.5 per cent forecast for the five years through 2019-20.