Skarbø Sideri og Landhandel, Allmenningen 1, 6200 Stranda, Norway | Open from Friday 15-17 and Saturday 10-16
CIDER & APPLE JUICE
When we celebrated our wedding at a mountain farm in the Sierra Nevada, we were given a wine press as a gift. This marked the beginning of our little cider adventure – we went home, pressed apples from the farm into fresh juice, dug out old glass carboys, and made our first cider. Everyone who tasted it was thrilled and encouraged us to make more. Of course, we had to do that!
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Our ciders and apple juices are made from fine traditional varieties, each with its own distinct flavor and history.
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Glød (Glow)
Glød is a rosé cider made from apples and fresh garden berries: raspberries, redcurrants, and cherries. It has a truly beautiful red color, and we hope it will bring glow and joy to many. Glød is one of four words that are important to us in life on the farm: joy, glow, hope, and courage. You’ll find them on the top of the cork.
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Aroma: Notes of roses and red berries.
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Taste: Fruity, dry, and full-bodied with hints of redcurrant, raspberry, and cherry. Balanced with a long finish.
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Color: Golden red.
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Sweetness & Strength: Dry. 7% vol.
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Pairs well with: Aperitif, tapas, cheese, grilled food, cured ham, seafood, cheesecake.
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Skarbø Cider Glow is available at the farm shop and at Vinmonopolet.
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Awards
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Specialty Label for Unique Taste – a mark for selected local food, awarded by the Norwegian Food Foundation, 2024
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Gold Medal, CiderWorld (Frankfurt, Germany), 2024
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95 points, Dice roll 6, VG test of Norwegian craft cider, 2024
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Gold Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks, 2024
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Gold Medal, Nordic International Cider Awards, 2023
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89 points, Dice roll 5, VG test of Norwegian craft cider, 2023
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Silver Medal, Nordic International Cider Awards, 2022
Arvegull (Heritage gold)
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Arvegull is a tribute to our rich plant heritage. It is made from fresh fruit harvested from venerable old trees of fine traditional varieties. From the 2023 vintage onwards, Arvegull is certified organic.
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Aroma: Fruity and fresh aroma of ripe apples and apple blossom, with hints of honey, camphor, nuts, and herbs.
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Taste: Creamy, slightly spicy and firm, with a fresh apple character, notes of apple blossom, a touch of honey, and herbal nuances.
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Color: Golden.
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Sweetness & Strength: Semi-dry. 7% vol.
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Pairs well with: Aperitif, cheese, seafood, pork, vegetables, strawberries, and ice cream.
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Skarbø Cider Arvegull is available in the farm shop and in Vinmonopolet’s core selection.
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Awards
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Silver Medal, CiderWorld (Frankfurt, Germany), 2024
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96 points, Dice roll 6, VG test of Norwegian cider, 2023
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Bronze Medal, Nordic International Cider Awards, 2022
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96 points, Dice roll 6, VG test of Norwegian cider, 2022
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Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Apple Juice, Cider and Fruit Wine, 2020
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Fryd (Joy)
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Fryd is now available in both 75cl and 37.5cl bottles! This cider is fresh, lightly sweet, and sparkling – crafted to spread joy at life’s small and grand celebrations alike.
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Aroma: Fragrance of flowers and honey.
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Taste: Fresh apple with notes of apricot and honey. Refreshing at first sip, with a velvety smooth and rounded finish.
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Color: Light golden.
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Sweetness & Strength: Semi-dry. 7% vol.
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Pairs well with: Cheese, sushi, seafood, and desserts – or simply enjoyed as a delightful aperitif.
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Skarbø Cider Fryd is now also available at Vinmonopolet! The small 37.5cl bottles are still exclusive to the Skarbø farm shop and selected restaurants. From the 2024 vintage onwards, Fryd is also certified organic.
Gravenstein
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Gravenstein is a variety bred in Denmark in the 18th century. The apples are large, flavorful, and juicy. Today, the red Gravenstein is the most common, but older growers still insist that the yellow variety is the best. We use both in our Gravenstein cider.
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Aroma: Notes of peach and sun-ripened apples.
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Taste: Full-bodied and fresh with flavors of peach and plum, and a hint of citrus. Sparkling with a long finish.
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Color: Light golden.
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Sweetness & Strength: Sweet. 7% vol.
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Pairs well with: Sushi, spicy meat dishes, berries, cakes, aperitif, tapas.
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You can find our Gravenstein cider in the farm shop and at Vinmonopolet.​
Awards
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Gold Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks, 2024
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Silver Medal, Nordic International Cider Awards, 2023
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Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks, 2023
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Silver Medal, Nordic International Cider Awards, 2022
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95 points, VG test of Norwegian cider, 2022
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Gold Medal, Norway’s Best Apple Juice, Cider and Fruit Wine, 2021
Prins
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Prins is a Norwegian apple variety originally from Hardanger that has long been cherished in our village. It comes in both yellow and red apples – small and beautiful, with a fresh and sweet taste. When Kristine was little, she and her siblings often ran down to the orchard before the school bus arrived to pick a few Prins apples to take along in their backpacks.
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Aroma: Rich aroma of flowers and citrus, with hints of honey.
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Taste: Fresh apple flavor with notes of walnut and herbs. Elegant, sparkling, and with a long finish.
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Color: Light golden.
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Sweetness & Strength: Semi-dry. 7% vol.
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Pairs well with: Aperitif, tapas, cheese, cured ham, seafood.
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Skarbø Cider Prins is available in the farm shop and at Vinmonopolet.​
Awards
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95 points, Dice roll 6, VG test of Norwegian craft cider, 2024
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Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks, 2024
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90 points, Dice roll 5, VG test of Norwegian craft cider, 2023
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86 points, VG test of craft cider, 2022
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Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Apple Juice, Cider and Fruit Wine, 2021
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85 points, VG test of craft cider, 2020
Petrine
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Petrine is a rare and flavorful variety, bred in the neighboring village of Norddal in the 19th century by the resourceful pastor’s daughter Helene Petrine Hvidt. Today, only two living trees are known, and we are committed to preserving this heritage. Our Petrine apple tree stands proudly at the top of Storåkeren field below the farmyard, and it is featured on the front of the bottles.
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Aroma: Floral, with notes of apple, hints of honey, caramel, and hay.
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Taste: Fresh apple and citrus flavors. A fine balance of acidity and sweetness, with a sparkling and creamy mouthfeel.
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Color: Brilliant straw yellow.
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Sweetness & Strength: Dry. 5.5% vol.
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Pairs well with: Aperitif, lamb, cured meats.
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Skarbø Cider Petrine is available exclusively in the farm shop and can also be enjoyed at Petrine’s Guesthouse. This is a limited edition cider, and from the 2023 vintage we have bottled a small batch. New this year, Petrine has also been certified organic by Debio.​
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Awards
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89 points, VG test of Norwegian craft ciders, 2021
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Bronze Medal, Norway’s Best Apple Juice, Cider and Fruit Wine, 2020
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Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Apple Juice, Cider and Fruit Wine, 2019
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Summerred
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The Summerred variety originally comes from Canada and produces deliciously tart and flavorful apples. They have a beautiful red skin and crisp, juicy flesh.
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Aroma: Fragrance of flowers and apple.
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Taste: Fresh, tart, and dry with a fine, light bitterness in the finish. Notes of fresh apple and citrus. Sparkling with a long aftertaste.
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Color: Light golden.
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Sweetness & Strength: Dry. 8% vol.
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Pairs well with: Fish, seafood, cured meats, cheese, and light meat dishes.
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Skarbø Cider Summerred is currently sold out…
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Discovery
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Discovery is an originally English variety – wonderfully juicy and full of flavor. The aromatic apples produce a fresh and tasty cider.
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Color: Golden.
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Aroma: Aromatic with hints of licorice and herbs.
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Taste: Full-bodied and well-balanced apple flavor with notes of licorice, vanilla, rose, and herbs.
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Sweetness & Strength: Semi-dry. 7% vol.
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Pairs well with: Aperitif, cheese, lamb.
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Skarbø Cider Discovery is currently sold out. Perhaps there will be a new vintage next year?
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Awards
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88 points, Cider Test, Norwegian Wine Clubs Association, 2021
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Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Apple Juice, Cider and Fruit Wine, 2020
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Pærle (Pearl)
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Pærle is a pear cider made from old, beautiful trees in the sunny, hidden gardens of Stranda.
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Color: Straw yellow.
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Aroma: Floral, with notes of pear and a hint of tropical fruit.
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Taste: A fresh, clean, and light cider with a distinct pear flavor. Dry and sparkling.
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Sweetness & Strength: Dry. 6% vol.
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Pairs well with: Aperitif, cheese, cured meats, light dishes.
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Skarbø Cider Pærle is currently sold out, but a new batch will surely be made next autumn!
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Apple Juice
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Our apple juice contains only 100% apples and is completely alcohol-free. We press juice from different varieties, so everyone can find their favorite. The juice is perfect to serve with good meals and is also a refreshing thirst-quencher. You might also enjoy it as apple mulled drink – warm the juice gently with a cinnamon stick, a piece of star anise, and perhaps a spoonful of honey, and savor it on a winter evening.
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In autumn 2024, we pressed juice from the varieties Red Aroma, Rosette, Discovery, and Filippa, and finally we pressed Bramley’s Seedling together with Rubinstep and other fine apples to create a juice we call Bramley’s Blend. You can choose between large and small bottles.
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Awards
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Skarbø Apple Juice Bramley’s Blend – Gold Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks 2024
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Skarbø Apple Juice Filippa – Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks 2024
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Skarbø Apple Juice Red Aroma – Bronze Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks 2024
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Skarbø Apple Juice Filippa – Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks 2023
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Skarbø Apple Juice Gravenstein – Silver Medal, Norway’s Best Drinks 2023
Cider Production
These traditional apple varieties are particularly well suited for cider making – the juice becomes extra fresh and flavorful, and the cider gains both body and character. Each variety leaves its mark on the final product, making every cider unique.
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After the harvest in the orchards, we bring the apples straight into the cider house, where they are crushed and pressed into fresh juice. For those who can’t wait, we bottle some of this wonderful juice immediately. This juice can be enjoyed year-round as a refreshing non-alcoholic alternative.
The rest is carefully transferred into carboys and tanks, where it is given plenty of time to mature, allowing aroma and flavor to develop fully. Our cider contains no additives whatsoever – it is a pure natural product. Even the yeast is local, coming straight from the apple orchard.
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Serving Tips
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For the best taste experience, cider should be served lightly chilled, around 6–8 °C. Until serving, it is best to store the bottles cool and horizontally, so that the fine bubbles don’t escape through the natural cork.
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Cider of all varieties makes an excellent aperitif. The very best pairing is with cheese, often combined with cured meats. Cider can also be served with many types of food. The drier ciders pair well with seafood as well as meat dishes, while the sweeter ciders go wonderfully with desserts and cakes. Many consider cider the perfect match for traditional Christmas food, and it also brings a refreshing sparkle to dishes like sushi and pizza. Try it out and discover your own favorite combinations!
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Cider for Restaurants & Bars
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Do you run a restaurant, café, or bar and would like to feature our cider on your menu? Just get in touch with us. You can order directly from us by email or phone. We deliver across Sunnmøre with local couriers, and throughout Norway via TINE distribution.
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Contact us:
Tel: +47 907 81 881 / +47 908 20 469
Email: post@skarbogard.no