# Berry-Laden Hard Ciders This All-American Cider Uses Farm-Fresh Apples and Blueberries By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berryladen-hard-ciders References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/blakes-hard-cider-announces-new-imperial-style-cider-return-of-fall-and-fan-favorites) & [blakeshardcider](https://www.blakeshardcider.com/products/core/american-berry/)  [Blake's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-apple) [Hard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-control-00) Cider celebrated the arrival of its 10th anniversary in 2023 with the launch of a truly delicious hard cider that is all-American in nature due to the fact that it uses deliciously patriotic [apples and blueberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-cider) in its formula. Considering that Blake's is dedicated to using high-quality, fresh-pressed apples in its cider, the quality of this cider shouldn't surprise anyone. The aptly named 'American Berry' is a hard cider that has a spectacularly appealing flavor profile that includes tart and sweet notes. It comes in at eight percent alcohol by volume and is available in six-pack or 12-pack variants. In the words of Blake's Hard Cider founder and president Andrew Blake, the 'American Berry' hard cider is "a celebration of iconic American farm-fresh flavors, delivered with an unmistakable Imperial-style kick." Image Credit: Blake's Hard Cider ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Iconic American Farm-fresh Flavors:** Taking inspiration from American flavors, this trend celebrates the use of farm-fresh ingredients in innovative products. - **Hard Ciders with Unique Flavor Profiles:** Hard cider brands are diversifying their offerings by creating ciders with distinct flavor combinations and profiles. - **Craft Cider Market Expansion:** The craft cider market is expanding as more consumers seek unique and premium alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beverage:** The craft beverage industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the demand for innovative hard ciders with unique flavor combinations. - **Farm-to-table:** The farm-to-table industry can explore collaborations with cider makers to highlight the use of farm-fresh ingredients in their products. - **Alcoholic Beverage:** The alcoholic beverage industry, particularly the cider segment, has the potential for growth by offering diverse and flavorful options to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperial-Style Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-apple.md) - [Wine-Like Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1868-berry-blush-hard-cider.md) - [Summertime Cider Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-collection.md) - [Blueberry Rosé Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-ros-hard-cider.md) - [Summer-Ready Cider Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blakes-hard-cider.md) - [Blueberry-Based Fruited Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruited-ales.md) - [Lighter Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crisp-imperial-hard-cider.md) - [Donut-Inspired Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-cider.md) - [Higher ABV Imperial Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-abv-imperial-cider.md)