Is cider always alcoholic?

No. In North America, cider can refer to a non-alcoholic apple beverage, while hard cider is the fermented alcoholic version.

What does non-alcoholic cider taste like?

NA ciders often feature bright apple flavor with varying levels of sweetness, tartness, and carbonation, depending on the apple varieties used and the production style.

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Q: What is non-alcoholic cider?

Non-alcoholic cider is a beverage made from apples or other fruit that contains little to no alcohol, usually less than 0.5% ABV.

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Non-alcoholic ciders bring the bright, refreshing flavor of apples and fruit-forward fermentation into the alcohol-free beverage world. Crisp, lightly sparkling, and often naturally sweet or tart, NA ciders offer a refreshing alternative to beer while still delivering the complexity and character craft beverage fans enjoy.

At The Sober Curator, Senior Contributor Justin Lamb reviews non-alcoholic ciders from craft producers exploring the rapidly growing alcohol-free drinks category. Through his tasting series, Justin evaluates aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall drinkability to see how well each alcohol-free cider captures the crisp fruit character and balance the style is known for.

This page collects Justin’s latest non-alcoholic cider reviews, helping sober drinkers, craft beverage enthusiasts, and the sober-curious discover flavorful alcohol-free options that go beyond traditional NA beer.

What Is Non-Alcoholic Cider?

Non-alcoholic cider is a beverage made from apples (or sometimes pears or other fruit) that contains little to no alcohol, typically less than 0.5% ABV.

Some NA ciders are made from fresh pressed apple juice that is pasteurized before fermentation begins, while others are fermented like traditional cider and then have the alcohol removed through modern brewing techniques.

Flavor profiles can range from crisp and dry to sweet, tart, or fruit-infused, depending on the apple varieties and production method used.

As alcohol-free beverages continue to gain popularity, more craft cider producers are experimenting with non-alcoholic options that deliver the refreshing character of traditional cider without the alcohol.