... So, yes, it's probably inappropriate to review alcohol at this time, but needs must, so ladies and gentlemen, say hello to Kopparberg's Mixed Fruit cider.
First of all, Kopparberg is a brewery (Kopparbergs Bryggeri) in the Swedish town of Bergslagen. It's current form has been around since ... Read review
... First of all, Kopparberg is a brewery (Kopparbergs Bryggeri) in the Swedish town of Bergslagen. It's current form has been around since 1994 after being taken over by a pair of brothers but the factory used to produce Kopparberg in all it's various forms has existed since 1945. The cider was introduced into the UK in 2003, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Arguably, the pear version is the more famous, popular version in ... ...and raspberries are added to Kopparberg apple to produce a truly distinctive fruit taste, rich in colour and refreshing down to the last drop."
And that's certainly true. It's taste, to those unfortunate enough not to have tried it, is very sweet - not too unsimilar to Vimto - which the blackcurrants and raspberries devour the tastebuds and refresh even the most parched of mouths.
Yes, it's still the morning. Yes, it's a weekday. So, yes, it's probably inappropriate to review alcohol at this time, but needs must, so ladies and gentlemen, say hello to Kopparberg's Mixed Fruit cider.
First of all, Kopparberg is a brewery (Kopparbergs Bryggeri) in the Swedish town of Bergslagen. It's current form has been around since 1994 after being taken over by a pair of brothers but the factory used to produce Kopparberg in all it's various forms has existed since 1945. The cider was introduced into the UK in 2003, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Arguably, the pear version is the more famous, popular version in the UK, particularly so in Ikeas around the country where you can buy it freely in pint-sized cans, but in all other pubs and supermarkets I've only ever seen it in same-sized bottle form. But in 2007, along with a non-alcoholic version, the Mixed Fruit drink was released in our pubs and supermarkets. 'Hoorah' we cried from the rooftops...well not so much as it didn't lift off into the forefront of popular culture, partly due to advertising, partly due to more basis ciders such as Strongbow being cheaper, even if the taste is far harsher.
Kopparberg's website states that the Mixed Fruit flavour, "offers a unique twist to the traditional cider flavour. The juice of blackcurrants and raspberries are added to Kopparberg apple to produce a truly distinctive fruit taste, rich in colour and refreshing down to the last drop."
And that's certainly true. It's taste, to those unfortunate enough not to have tried it, is very sweet - not too unsimilar to Vimto - which the blackcurrants and raspberries devour the tastebuds and refresh even the most parched of mouths.
It's alcohol content is just 4.0%, very low for a cider, and lower than other brands of Kopparberg which usually rest around the 4.5% ABV range. This is another thing which stands out in the taste, as not a drop of alcohol can be tasted through the delicious flavour. Perhaps that's a dangerous thing as, certainly from my point of view, it can be drunk as if it's a soft drink due to the apparently lack of an alcohol after-taste or 'kick' to it.
In pubs it tends to be relatively expensive, approximately between £3 and £4 depending on where you go. Supermarkets tend to price it just over the £2 mark, although at the time of writing, Tescos and Sainsbury's do have offers on Kopparberg products in general, perfect for when the weather returns to it's Summer self.
Some critics might believe this choice of drink is just too sweet and fizzy, much like a blackcurrant soft drink. But not me. This is as refreshing as they come and certainly gives your tastebuds a working over. I imagine a fair few of you won't have tried it, and plenty of you still may not have heard of the Kopparberg brand. If in doubt, try it yourself...oh but drink responsibly!
Advantages: Perfect for the summer, traditionally made Disadvantages: Not easily available at the moment
...them. Within these vouchers were Kopparberg cider for £1.79 a bottle (usual price £2.10).They offered 4 flavours, original apple, pear, peach and summer fruits. Summer fruits seemed an ideal choice for a hot sunny day so I thought I'd give it a try.
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It comes in a 500ml bottle. The style of the bottle is a traditional style, green with and old fashioned label, which is probably why I never tried it before ... ...~~~~~~~~~~~~THE BREWERY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Kopparberg brewery was built in 1945 in Bergslagen in Sweden but was then taken over by the swiss in 1988. In 1994 the brewery was taken over by a well-known bank director Osslon and the master brewer Wolfgang Voigt which is when the brewery really took off. Sales went up and they produced many different ciders, beers, mixed malts and spirits. For more information on the brewery and the drinks they produce ...
jomarley2 22.09.2007
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...presented with a bottle of Kopparberg Pear Cider and gleefully told that I didn't have to feel left out now because there was a cider I could drink. Was I that bothered about drinking wine instead of cider? Well no, but I thought it was nice of them to think of me so I took the bottle and started to have a read.
Well the first thing that struck me was that it was Swedish - it was probably one of the last things that I expected to come out of Volvo ... ...sourced from the town of Kopparberg and made to a traditional Swedish recipe which dates back to the 1930s. It is 4.5% abv (you can also buy a non alcoholic version) so it is up there with lower end premium lagers strength wise and is best served chilled. There are no ingredients as such listed so I presume it is pure pear (no apples in there) but it does say that it contains sulphur dioxide which is a common additive in alcohol making as in very ...
Suzela 03.04.2008
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...What is Kopparberg?
Well Kopparberg are a Sweedish cider company and also the brands name for the ciders they make. They currently do 3 flavours (Pear, Apple and one of which I've forgotten the name of).
Sweedish? Didn't know they had any breweries in Sweeden?
Well actually neither did I until I heard about this stuff, I'd heard from a few people that the pear cider was like mind bogglingly nice so after spending a few months hunting some down ... ...a bit odd before you try it.
Anyway on to the review.
The bottles are 500 ml (1/2 a litre, just less than a pint) and are dark brown, with a giant pear on the front (with the apple variant obviously having a well, erm, apple on) and a pear on the cap.
After opening the bottle you get a very suprisingly sweet smell, which is quite shocking as ciders make me think tangy from the others I've tried (Westons, Strongbow, Woodpecker Bulmers and Magners ...
iamasadlittleboy 18.10.2007
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Advantages: Beautiful taste, unusual flavours, very refreshing. Disadvantages: Can be hard to get hold of sometimes.
...WHAT IS IT?
Kopparberg is Swedish cider made by a brewery in a Swedish town of the same name. The real beauty of this cider is that as well as doing your bog standard apple cider, they also make and sell more unusual flavours such as pear and summer fruits. PACKAGING
The cider comes in lovely heavy old-fashioned style brown glass bottles, that make you think that you are drinking a proper manly mans drink! The bottles are a very good size too, ... ...I got rather overexcited when I discovered the Summer Fruits flavour in Tesco's the other day, so much so that I nearly had a heart attack. Anywho, I have now tasted the summer fruits, pear and apple flavours, and can safely say that pear remains my firm favourite. All are very sweet, bubbly and fruity, and very refreshing, and none taste even remotely alcoholic, which is probably why it is the only cider I can drink! The summer fruits flavour tastes ...
glward_1213 17.06.2008
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Advantages: Crisp sweet taste, refreshing. Goes down well. Disadvantages: Some might find it too sweet, can be twice the price of cheap ciders.
...fan, but in my eyes Kopparberg Pear Cider is just about the best cider you can get. It has a crisp, sweet taste and is ever so refreshing when served cold over ice. Unlike a lot of ciders you won't find it being dry or bitter. The reason I don't drink most ciders in the first place.
It goes down so well and is really a breeze to drink, and at 4.5% vol. you'll probably start to feel it after 2 or 3 pints. The bubbles are really fine and it doesn't ... ...stuff almost tastes like fizzy pear juice, excellent for when you're finding it hard to stomach your drink.
The only slight problem people might have with it, is that it is very sweet. I believe that sugar is added to the final drink and so that might explain why it is so sweet. It's not sweet to the sickly extent, but its on par with the sweetness of most alcopops.
The other thing is the price. I find it's usually priced around the same price ...
chowname 25.08.2008
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With this lovely hot weather we've been having, I've been more and more in need of tasty and refreshing cold drinks . Whilst browsing Tesco aisle today, I came across KopparbergCiders in various varieties, on offer at £1.57 a bottle (they normally retail at £2.09). I decided to slip a few varieties into my basket, and sat down later this evening to enjoy my nice cold drinks.
Opening the bottle and taking a hearty sniff gives you a strong scent of Elderflower, fading slightly into light fresh lime. Pouring this into a glass, its surprisingly clear - in fact, it looks like mildly fizzy water .
Tasting it , it's clean and fresh, with Elderflower being the strongest flavour to hit my taste buds, followed a little apple and a fresh lime . It's not very fizzy, and slides down like a dream - in fact, I was hard pushed to detect any alcohol ...
Advantages: Delicious, goes well with food, relatively cheap, not too strong. Disadvantages: Fattening.
Definitely the finer side of cider, Kopparberg Pear is one of the most delicious alcoholic beverages on the market. It is available from most bars and pubs, as well as some restaurants for around £2.50 per 500ml bottle and is often particularly cheap in Wetherspoons establishments.
It is also commercially available in most supermarkets, and you will generally pay around £1.85 per bottle, a particularly good bargain however is a multi-pack of eight 500ml bottles for £8.00 at Tesco.
It is best served chilled and with ice and complements meals superbly. It is very sweet and as a result best enjoyed occasionally, and in moderation. Drinking bottle after bottle will probably result in a rather sickly feeling as well as being an excellent means to get fat. Its a loverly summer drink thats great for parties.
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Advantages: Incredibly good flavour, great value for money. Disadvantages: It's a rare treat to find in pubs or bars and doesn't get nearly as much attention as it deserves.
I've tried a fair few pear ciders in my time, but St Helier's is by far the best. Like Kopparberg it's quite a sweet cider and has a refreshing crispness to it. However, the real difference lies in the fruit flavour; it is a pure pear beverage and its intensity gives it that extra edge, making it by far the best of its kind.
The only real problem is its distinct lack of advertising; there are no posters or television adverts proclaiming its greatness so it tends to be overlooked in favour of other, inferior brands. It's also quite tricky to come by in many pubs or bars but please do endeavour to find it in your local supermarket, it's well worth looking out for. An utter delight to drink. ...
