Bærserkersider

Bærserkersider - wine-cider fusion - a unique, complex, dry experimental sparkling cider crafted from a blend of Rubinstep, Elstar, and Red Aroma apples infused with blackcurrant and red currant. This cider is created by a 7-month storage process, followed by the addition of Red and black currants using a maceration technique. Maceration, a technical term involving soaking berry skins in sider/berry juice, is a crucial step to extract not only color but also flavors and tannins from these dark skins into the juice. This process ultimately results in a rosé cider. Subsequently, the cider is stored with the skins for an additional 2 months, undergoing a secondary short spontaneous fermentation before being filtered. This cider represents a true fusion of cider-making and winemaking. Unlike mere additives, the berries play an active role in the fermentation process, contributing significantly to the unique character of the final product. Why is this cider called viking-inspired? Bjor was revered as the most cherished beverage during the Viking era. Unlike the common misconception of it being a type of beer, it was, in fact, most likely a drink made primarily with berries and fruit.