Loxtonia Cider’s African Sundowner has won Gold at The Global Cider Masters 2023 hosted this July in London, confirming it is a standout cider that is a cut above the usual, offering complexity and intensity. The African Sundowner Baobab flavoured cider is slightly tart with a balanced sweetness and has a fresh apple aroma with Sundowner Apple and Tropical Fruit flavours notes. The majestic baobab tree is an icon of the African continent representing the “The Tree of Life”.

 

As loadshedding brings darkness over South Africa, we could all do with a little more sunset celebrations, and what better way to do that than with a sundowner in hand?

 

Cider is one of those beverages that offer a refreshingly fruity and astringent alternative to other drinks on the market. Many drinkers note it as tasting more or less like a typical fruit drink with no real notable alcoholic aftertaste. While it may not possess the same popularity as beers and wines, cider is still a much-loved beverage with a rich history.

 

The Whitfields of Loxtonia have a treasure trove of family recipes developed over more than 30 years on their Ceres apple farm. With the holiday season almost here, they will be whipping up delicious eats sure to satisfy friends and family. Their juicy Pale Ale Cider-braised pulled pork sandwiches are a winner every time.

 

Well, if you have a brother in your life then literally, you are blessed with the best. Yes, brother always comes up as a companion with whom you can fight a lot but in the end you need him under the sun to talk about all your annoying stuff, right? He is your sweetest friend who always kept your secrets deep inside his heart. Today, if you are independent and have a successful tomorrow then it is just because your brother is always there to hold you whenever you fail to achieve something. He is your teacher when you are going to hate your exams, he also has been as standard as your mother when you are in an off mood or he is the one who made his little sister stronger and smarter to handle the present world. In a nutshell, we want to say that he is the one who has played multiple roles in your life since you were a kid. Whether he fights with you, scolds you, or pulls your leg all the time, still, brothers are always special to you. He is totally unique from the outer world of men, and this uniqueness comes from a need for a unique gift surely. 

 

Looking for something new and locally made to satisfy your cider craving? A farm in Ceres makes a really rad collection of ciders made with the finest varieties of hand-picked apples. Named after the farmland where the orchards are planted, Loxtonia Cider is made with 100% freshly pressed and naturally fermented apples.

 

Savanna Cider, with its crisp, dry and daringly witty sense of humour, is known for uplifting the nation through humour. This light-hearted perspective on life and the introduction of Siyavanna South Africa – “We get you; we are on the same page” – has enabled Savanna to effortlessly tap into everyday situations and bring them to life. Think of Savanna as the social commentator around South Africans’ everyday life. 

 

Global Hard Seltzer craze hits South Africa. Hard Seltzer, sparkling water with real alcohol and a dash of fruit juice, is fruity, low in calories, carbs and sugar. Hard Seltzers’ bring excitement and versatility to any social occasion and have become increasingly popular with both men and women. The global sensation began in the US and is spreading around the world at a fast pace and has now arrived in South Africa. Flying Fish created South Africa’s first flavoured beer and true to its nature of challenging convention and norms, is officially launching Hard Seltzer in the country.

 

Savanna cider is offering South Africans the chance to rest, Bafwethu, rest in 2021!

 

Beat the lockdown ban on alcohol with this easy cider recipe, using 100%, preservative-free fruit juice and wine yeast.