Summer in Bulgaria is quite hot, drinking cider is one of the ways to combat overheating. On a hot day, you can see many Bulgarians cooling off with a glass of beer, but for those who are not fans of beer, there is an excellent option - cider. In Bulgaria, cider is called “sider”. This drink was first made by the French from fermented apple juice. Its strength is usually no more than 8 degrees.
The most popular one, which is produced in Bulgaria, is called “Kradetst na yablki”. It is produced at the Zagorka plant, well known for its range of alcoholic products.
It should be noted that this drink has a pleasant aroma and tastes good. Alcohol is not felt at all, but the effect of intoxication is not long in coming. Some call it lemonade for adults.
This cider can be found on sale in tin cans and green bottles with a capacity of half a liter, costing about 2 leva. They say that you can buy it cheaper if you promise to return the container. This rule applies to all beer drinks sold in Bulgaria. Look for detailed information on price tags in stores. There is an opinion that this name is based on the popular story of Emilian Stanev in 1984, which means “Peach Thief”. The work tells the story of forbidden love.
The label design is very high quality and professional, which suggests that the product is a franchise and was not originally invented and developed in Bulgaria. To confirm this idea, we found in Greece that exactly the same drink, but under a different name, is sold in supermarkets in Greece.
On the reverse side of the label, the buyer is assured that only apples with outstanding taste were used for production, and also notifies that, whatever one may say, apples from someone else’s orchard taste better... Since 2017, this cider has also been produced with a new cherry flavor. Once upon a time, the Baltika brand released cherry beer No. 2 for the company’s anniversary; the cider is very reminiscent of it; if you managed to try it, then most likely you are guaranteed a nostalgic effect.
You can also find other cider options in Bulgarian stores. “Somersby” is one of the options with more fruity flavors, it costs a little more, but if consumed in large quantities it can cause some stomach discomfort, be careful. It is produced by a branch of Carlsberg at the plant in Sofia.
Strongbow and Magners ciders are slightly more expensive, have a less strong taste and aroma, and are very popular with visiting Englishmen. Summer in Bulgaria is quite hot, drinking cider is one of the ways to combat overheating. On a hot day, you can see many Bulgarians cooling off with a glass of beer, but for those who are not fans of beer, there is an excellent option - cider. In Bulgaria, cider is called “sider”. This drink was first made by the French from fermented apple juice. Its strength is usually no more than 8 degrees.