Strongbow is a dry cider produced by H.P. Bulmer in the United Kingdom since 1960. Strongbow is the world's leading cider with a 15 per cent volume share of the global cider market and a 29 per cent volume share of the UK cider market. [2] [3] Bulmer's is a subsidiary of Heineken International, the multinational Dutch brewer who also own the sustainable cider brand Inch's. [4] [5] [6] [7] In the United Kingdom, Strongbow is a blend of bitter-sweet cider and culinary apples, with 50 different varieties of apple used. [15] The apples are grown in England, although imports from France are also used when harvests are poor. It is mass-produced using modern methods and contains apple concentrate and sugar. It is fermented with a controlled yeast strain. Strongbow in the UK does not contain any artificial sweeteners, flavourings or colouring. [16] The Bulmers Strongbow vat is the largest alcoholic container in the world, with a capacity of 1.5million gallons (6.8million litres). [17] Variations [ edit ] This summer, Kopparberg unveils its first ever limited-edition label, with a disruptive design across Strawberry & Lime, Mixed Fruit and Pear. As these limited-edition designs hit the market, expect customer demand for the brand to increase, bringing additional excitement and engagement to the fruit cider category. Strongbow was the highest selling cider in Australia and was the second-highest selling cider in North America as of 2012. [2] Belgian-produced Strongbow Gold was introduced in Europe in response to cider's growing popularity on the continent in 2011. Announcement regarding the completion timing of the proposed acquisition of 100% of the shares of the Australian business of Anheuser-Busch InBev" " (PDF) . Retrieved 11 November 2023.

Cider over-indexes during outdoor drinking and sport watching occasions,” explains Darryl Hinksman, Head of Business Development at Westons Cider.

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Supplied in 30-litre key kegs, the 0.5% ABV cider “provides the option for anyone who is not drinking alcohol to enjoy a fresh, crisp and tasty cider that is dispensed on the bar, creating theatre and anticipation as the sparkling, golden liquid hits the glass”. Flanagan, M. (23 September 2004). Clare, Richard fitz Gilbert de [called Strongbow], second earl of Pembroke [earl of Striguil] (c. 1130–1176), warrior. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 28 May. 2018, from [2] Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime - 275 calories (500ml; 4.0 percent) 50.5g of sugar per bottle (10.1g sugar per 100ml).

As summer approaches, ciders are always popular at pubs and Cook recommends potentially hosting cider festivals, which could be the method of drawing craft beer drinkers into the cider category. Woolfson, Daniel (28 April 2021). "Heineken launches 'sustainable' cider brand Inch's". The Grocer.Heineken acquired the rights to Strongbow in Australia from Asahi in 2020. [14] Production methods [ edit ] Now-discontinued original United States bottled version.