OVERVIEW
Every June 3rd, cider enthusiasts around the world clink their glasses together and make a toast to World Cider Day, a special occasion to celebrate the alcoholic beverage made primarily from the fermented juice of apples, popular especially in United Kingdom, United States, France and Spain and with many variants, from sweet to dry, still to sparkling.
The word “cider” originally has multiple meanings, from “strong liquor” to “liquor made from the juice of fruits”; over time, however, the definition of the term narrowed down exclusively to meaning “fermented drink made from apples”.
Lastly, it’s not traceable the invention of the drink to one specific person, because it’s documented that the Celts in Britain had been making it since 3000 BCE out of bitter crabapples, but it’s only when Rome invaded England that cider was officially recognized.
HISTORY – TIMELINE
FIVE FACTS ABOUT CIDER
Not all cider, in reality, are alcoholic – in the United States, the word “cider” can refer to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic apple drinks; the second one are often called “apple cider” and the first one “hard cider”.
Variety of apples – Cider apples are different from normal apples, because they’re more bitter or tart, with a substance that gives the drink its complex flavor.
Gluten-free drink – Even if it’s alcoholic, cider can contain antioxidants from apples, and some varieties don’t contain gluten, so that even people with that kind of sensitivity can have an alternative!
Cider can be aged like win – Cider can be put inside oak barrels to age it or to ferment it with wild yeast, creating flavors similar to wine and beer.
Cider as a currency – The drink was used to pay wages or traded for goods and services in colonial New England, due to the fact that it was so valuable.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
- Whether you like it dry or sweet, or warm with a hint of cinnamon in the wintertime, there’s a kind of cider out there that will appeal to your unique taste buds!
- Even though the way cider is made and the variety available has evolved, the concept of it has stayed the same and has always been popular!
- We’ve all grown up on the sweet taste of apple juice and transferring that childhood drink into an adult beverage only makes that warm feeling of comfort and home last longer
CONCLUSIONS
June 3rd is known as World Cider Day, a global event originated in Germany, but with a popularity worldwide, in which is celebrated the joy of this drink and the diversity and the tradition of making it.
Taskings, events and promotions are held to raise awareness about this historic pleasure, known and produced even before the Romans era.
Source: https://nationaltoday.com/
