Cider ( sy-dər) is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. cider is widely available in the united kingdom (particularly in the west country) and the republic of ireland. the uk has the world's highest per capita consumption, as well as the largest cider-producing companies. ciders from the south west of england are generally stronger. cider is also popular in many commonwealth countries, such as india, canada, australia, and new zealand. as well as the uk and its former colonies, cider is popular in portugal (mainly in minho and madeira), france (particularly normandy and brittany), northern italy (piedmont and friuli), and northern spain (especially the principali...

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