World Cider Day

World Cider Day celebrates cider, the apple-based beverage made from fermented apple juice, and highlights its variety of flavors and styles. Ciders may be sweet or dry, still or sparkling, and alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Some producers also include pear cider, or perry, in the celebration.

Observed annually on June 3, the day symbolizes the beginning of the cider season and is intended to promote cider production while bringing together apple growers, press houses, brewers, retailers, and consumers. It also draws attention to the meadow orchards and old apple trees associated with cider production in Hesse, Germany, which provide important habitat for flora and fauna.

The Association of Apple Wine and Fruit Juice Press Houses in Hesse, Germany, is identified as the event’s organizer. Accounts differ on its beginnings: the American Cider Association describes the day as launched in 2013, while CooksInfo records its first observance as 2016. In any case, June 3 is a chance to appreciate the work of cider makers and explore the characteristics of ciders from different regions.

How to Observe World Cider Day

Celebrate by tasting a cider you have not tried before, or compare several varieties with friends. Choose alcoholic or non-alcoholic cider, and sample styles that range from sweet to dry or still to sparkling. You could also visit a local orchard or cider press house, look for a tour or tasting, pair cider with food, or learn more about the orchards that support cider production. If you drink alcoholic cider, enjoy it responsibly.

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