Cider is made by fermenting fruit juice, most commonly apple, with styles ranging from light and refreshing to dry, structured and more traditionally vinous expressions.
The collection brings together Australian, New Zealand and English producers, including Young Henrys, Zeffer, Monteith's, Aspall and Strongbow, alongside smaller craft releases as available.
Apple Cider
Apple remains the foundation of the cider category, but the finished style can vary considerably according to the fruit varieties used, fermentation method, sweetness and production approach.
Young Henrys Cloudy Apple Cider offers a contemporary Australian expression, while Monteith's Crushed Apple Cider represents New Zealand cider and Aspall Original Suffolk Cyder draws on the long-established cider-making traditions of Suffolk, England.
The range also includes Strongbow Classic, one of the most recognised names in English cider.
Pear Cider
Pear cider provides a different expression of fermented orchard fruit, often showing a softer fruit profile and distinctive aromatic character compared with apple-based styles.
Monteith's Crushed Pear Cider represents this part of the collection, providing an alternative for drinkers looking beyond traditional apple cider.
Traditional perry is its own established category of fermented pear drink, although not every commercial product labelled pear cider is necessarily made according to traditional perry methods.
Craft & Contemporary Cider
Modern cider makers increasingly explore different apple varieties, fermentation approaches and flavour additions.
The collection includes releases such as Fils de Pømme Le Sauvage Craft Apple Cider and Zeffer Apple Crumble Infused Cider, moving beyond straightforward apple cider into more distinctive interpretations.
These bottles demonstrate the breadth of contemporary cider, from more traditional orchard-driven expressions to deliberately flavoured releases.
English, Australian & New Zealand Cider
Cider has strong historical associations with England and other parts of Europe, but Australia and New Zealand now have established cider-making cultures of their own.
Aspall represents the English tradition, while Young Henrys provides an Australian expression and Monteith's and Zeffer represent New Zealand producers.
Origin alone does not determine style, but it provides useful context alongside fruit variety, sweetness and production method.
Choosing Cider
For a classic starting point, explore an apple cider from Young Henrys, Monteith's, Aspall or Strongbow.
For something different, pear cider offers another orchard-fruit expression, while releases such as Zeffer Apple Crumble Infused Cider move towards more contemporary flavoured styles.
When comparing bottles, fruit, sweetness and production style are generally more useful than judging cider by country alone.
Shop Cider at Kent Street Cellars
Explore apple cider, pear cider and contemporary craft releases from Young Henrys, Monteith's, Zeffer, Aspall and more.
Delivery is available Australia-wide, with same-day delivery also available across eligible Sydney metropolitan areas.
