version, because they think we like sugar and stuff." "Nope."ġ4. Strongbow Cider Gold Calories: 172 Sugar: 19 g ABV: 5% Comments: "Too sweet." "I hear they use a different recipe for the U.S. Johnny Appleseed Calories: 210 Sugar: 20 g ABV: 5.5% Comments: "This is like the Smirnoff Ice Green Apple of the cider world." "Woah! Sweet." "It has 'flavor' on the ingredient list…why do you need more flavor than the apples?" "Great for a frat party."ġ3. MORE: The Moscow Mule You Need to Make This Weekendġ2. Commonwealth Cider Traditional Dry and Razzberet Tart Calories: 140 Sugar: 1 g ABV: 5.5% Comments: "Dry and super refreshing, subtly fruity." "Perfect for summer, would go well with greasy barbecue." "Tastes champagne-y." "Beer snobs would even like this." "I actually don't feel like this would give me diabetes."ġ50 12 g4.5%"Tastes like feet." "I'm getting undertones of burnt hair." "Ugh, I can't believe I used to drink this in college." "Weird aftertaste and bite…pass." Here's what to pick (and pass on) based on our very scientific and professional taste test, all of which keeps sugar top of mind: PICK THESE: These rocked our taste buds and kept sugar under control. Naturally, that meant rounding up five friends and all the cider I could get my hands on. Which one strikes the perfect balance? In the name of good service journalism, I decided to find out. One reason I'm so indecisive: I want something that tastes good, but isn't loaded with double-digit grams of sugar. In real life, that's translated to more brands than I can count and my inability to make a cider selection in less than 30 stressful minutes. Per the Chicago-based market research firm IRI, cider sales soared 75% percent from 2013 to 2014, making it the fastest growing beverage in the beer and flavored malt beverages industry. ![]() And things were much more simple back then: Love it or hate it, Woodchuck was really your only option. ![]() I drank the sparkling variety as a kid and transitioned to the hard stuff once I was legal (I'm sticking with that story). As a gluten-fearing, apple-loving New Englander, I have always considered cider to be my jam.
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