Our Delicious Ciders
Fresh from the orchard
Our Red Apple Cider captures the fresh flavour of the unique Red Apple varieties used to make it. Grown in the sunny Nelson and Hawkes Bay regions of New Zealand, these flavourful and aromatic apples result in a juicy full flavoured cider.
See
Pale blush.
Smell
Red toffee apple.
Taste
Like biting into a fresh, crunchy red apple.
Try me with
Sticky BBQ Ribs.
Dryness
Tannin
Available in
Keeping it honest
Our Crisp Apple Cider was the first we ever released and it marks the beginning of our journey and passion for cider. A simple, honest cider that continues to be a mainstay in the Zeffer range and a team favourite on a hot summers day. Crafted from a carefully selected blend of green apple varieties each known for their crisp, fresh flavours.
See
Bright golden straw.
Smell
Clean, green apple aromas.
Taste
Crisp, green apple tang, with a balanced dry finish.
Try me with
Steamed mussels.
Dryness
Tannin
Available in
The perfect pair
Hopped cider brings together our favourite New Zealand hop and apple varieties to create a harmonious and balanced blend. Freshly crushed green apple varieties give this cider its crisp, refreshing character. While a blend of hops add a floral hop nose and tropical, citrus flavour.
See
Golden.
Smell
Fruity Hops.
Taste
Crisp, refreshing, tropical, citrus.
Try me with
Prawn laksa.
Dryness
Tannin
Available in
SPICED WITH KAWAKAWA
A natural alcoholic ginger beer made from freshly fermented ginger root on an apple base. To give this some extra kick we’ve infused Kawakawa leaves, a native New Zealand tree spice.
Enjoy a strong ginger hit, a long palate with mild sweetness and a lingering spicy finish that hangs around until the next sip!
See
LIGHT GOLDEN
Smell
GINGER, SPICE
Taste
STRONG REAL GINGER, SPICE, MILD SWEETNESS
Try me with
PAD THAI
Dryness
Tannin
Available in
LOWER ALCOHOL WITH THE FULL ZEFFER FLAVOUR
Two Point Five is a complex blend of sunflowers, rose, jasmine and calendula flowers patiently cold-soaked in freshly crushed apple cider.
It presents lifted tropical notes of guava, mango and citrus. All elegantly balanced by fresh apple acidity to create a full flavoured, refreshing cider.
See
LIGHT STRAW
Smell
TROPICAL
Taste
GUAVA, MANGO AND CITRUS
Try me with
CEVICHE
Dryness
Tannin
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A Kiwi Classic
This delicious cider has been infused with cinnamon, vanilla and blackberry leaves to give a mouthwatering drop that is like enjoying a freshly baked piece of apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.
It is beautifully balanced with intense depth of flavour and Zeffer’s signature freshness.
See
Deep Golden
Smell
Rich apple and cinnamon
Taste
Freshly baked apple crumble
Try me with
Vanilla Ice Cream
Dryness
Tannin
Available in
Slack Ma Girdle
This premium cider is made from a combination of over 50 different cider apple varieties. These specialised apples are sourced from small family run orchards in New Zealand. Nearly inedible on the tree the rich tannins and sharp flavour are transformed in the bottle. It’s a kiwi take on the famous West Country style. Released annually with a limited supply – it’s worth the wait.
Vintage
2016
Style
English West Country
Try me with
Aged cheddar.
Available in
Cidre Demi-Sec
Medium sweet cider. 100% cider apples. Wild fermentation, naturally keeved to retain natural sweetness. Elegantly balanced with rich tannin and subtle oak character.
Vintage
2016
Style
French Traditional
Try me with
Crêpe Suzette
Available in
Méthode Cider
Dry cider. Sturmer Pippin apples.
Barrel aged for 10 months in French oak. Rich palate and long, complex finish. Natural sediment remains from bottle fermentation.
Vintage
2015
Style
Bottle Conditioned
Try me with
Roast Chicken
