Every year on June 3rd is World Cider Day – everyone knows that! And as always, Ramborn, the largest local producer of deliciously sparkling apple wine, does not miss the opportunity to celebrate this important holiday appropriately.
Since the date falls on a Monday this year, the largest and most well-known cider producer in our small country has decided to hold its traditional festivities on the two preceding days, Saturday, June 1st, and Sunday, June 2nd.
Open House Day!
Ramborn invites all dedicated cider connoisseurs as well as curious explorers to the “Ramborn Cider Haff” in the idyllic Born in the Sauer. Here, visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at cider production and, of course, enjoy plenty of this sweet golden juice.
The event takes place on Saturday, June 1st, from 11 AM to 8 PM and on Sunday, June 2nd, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to take self-guided tours of the cider production, sample various Ramborn beverages, and interact with experienced cider makers. In addition to tastings and farm tours, there will be live music, cornhole games, and local food from LëtzeBurger. On Saturday, a DJ will provide musical entertainment from 3 PM to 7 PM, while on Sunday, the Luxembourgish singer and songwriter Blue-ish will perform from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
This event highlights the importance of preserving traditional orchards and their contribution to biodiversity, with Ramborn Cider Co. emphasizing sustainable practices and traditional production methods.
Cider – Western Europe’s Traditional Refreshment!
Apple wine, also known as cider in its various forms, is highly popular in Western Europe. Each region has its unique variants and names for this refreshing drink, which many appreciate as a more pleasant alternative to beer due to its relatively low alcohol content and drinkability.
In France, cider is especially well-known and loved, particularly in Brittany and Normandy. These regions are famous for their dry cider with high natural carbonation, traditionally made from specific apple varieties.
Germany offers a rich variety of apple wine. In Merzig and Trier, it is called Viez, while in Frankfurt, Ebbelwoi is considered the cult drink. Eastern Germany knows the apple table wine, a stronger variant. Historically, the German apple wine culture dates back to the time of Charlemagne, and modern apple wines are often dry and reminiscent of white wine in style.
In Austria, cider is called Most, particularly popular in the “Mostviertel,” which includes parts of Upper Austria, the Lavanttal in Carinthia, and southeastern Styria. Most here is traditional and deeply rooted in the culture.
The United Kingdom is considered the homeland of cider. British cider tends to be sweeter and is often sweetened to enhance flavor. The British are the largest consumers of cider worldwide, with about 56% of apples grown in the UK used for cider production. High-quality British cider is often slowly fermented and aged in oak barrels.
Luxembourg is also proud of its cider culture, led by Ramborn, the leading Luxembourgish cider producer. Ramborn is a certified B Corp company that exclusively uses freshly pressed juice from apples and pears from traditional orchards. With numerous international awards for their ciders and perries, Ramborn is committed to reviving Luxembourg’s cider heritage and preserving orchards as valuable natural and cultural resources.
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