Not ... sweet as !
Elemental Ciders are dry!
They are made in the traditional way, with nothing added but locally grown cider apples and pears. Our simple philosophy of working with the sun, soil, wind and water defines everything about Elemental Cider, from the way the fruit is grown to the way the cider is made and bottled
Our ciders......
These cheeky, fresh ciders will tantalise your taste buds....
Big news! 2021 Vintage is award winning.....
Elemental Ciders are sugar free (glucose/fructose), gluten free, vegan and all natural! Available in 500 ml bottles.
In the Cidery .........
We strive to make cider simply, with no short cuts, and with minimal intervention.....
The cider apples are hand harvested at perfect ripeness, and processed in our purpose built cidery, where the fruit is freshly crushed and pressed. The pure juice is inoculated with specialised yeasts, purposely chosen for the development of complex flavours and left to ferment in stainless steel tanks. Gentle stirring on lees during fermentation provides additional flavour and complexity. At the end of fermentation, the cider is settled before being gently racked and left in tanks or barrels to mature. Once bottled, it is left to naturally carbonate and produce a dry, sparkling cider with refreshing acidity.
All natural! No finings, filtration, or sweeteners are used.
Each blend is an expression of the Otaki summer in which it was created. Because of seasonal variation, and nothing but locally grown fruit is used each year, each batch is different.
The cider apples are hand harvested at perfect ripeness, and processed in our purpose built cidery, where the fruit is freshly crushed and pressed. The pure juice is inoculated with specialised yeasts, purposely chosen for the development of complex flavours and left to ferment in stainless steel tanks. Gentle stirring on lees during fermentation provides additional flavour and complexity. At the end of fermentation, the cider is settled before being gently racked and left in tanks or barrels to mature. Once bottled, it is left to naturally carbonate and produce a dry, sparkling cider with refreshing acidity.
All natural! No finings, filtration, or sweeteners are used.
Each blend is an expression of the Otaki summer in which it was created. Because of seasonal variation, and nothing but locally grown fruit is used each year, each batch is different.
Proper cider apples .........
Based in Sunny Otaki on the Kapiti Coast, Elemental cider grows heritage apple cultivars specific for their use in cider production. They differ in bitterness or dryness of flavour. We have many different varieties, with names like Slack Ma Girdle, Knotted Kernel, Bisquet, Kingston Black….
They are not the easiest to grow, generally not the nicest to eat, can set poor crops and ripen at vastly different times. Not many people making cider use these apples….
They are not the easiest to grow, generally not the nicest to eat, can set poor crops and ripen at vastly different times. Not many people making cider use these apples….
However, they make great cider ....