# Heirloom Apple Ciders The Strongbow Artisanal Blend Hard Apple Ciders are Gluten-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-apple-ciders References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/120413-strongbow-artisanal-blend) The Strongbow Artisanal Blend Hard Apple Ciders are a newly created option in the prepackaged alcohol industry that offers something of an alternative for [wine, cider and beer fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-orchard-canned-cocktail) to try out. Many consumers are open to trying new kinds of cocktails and other libations, which has increased the demand from brands to deliver something decidedly different from what has traditionally been available on the market. The Strongbow Artisanal Blend Hard Apple Ciders are an example of this that are made with a blend of [heirloom apples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martinellis-1868-hard-cider) including Major, Dabinett and Harry Master's Jersey. The cider is [naturally gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inchs-cider), has a semi-sweet profile and has been made with a cold press method to ensure flavor is kept intact. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Prepackaged Alcohol:** Creating new options in the prepackaged alcohol industry to meet the demand of consumers seeking alternatives to traditional cocktails and libations. - **Heirloom Ingredient-based Beverages:** Using heirloom and rare ingredients to create unique and artisanal beverages that offer something different from the norm. - **Gluten-free Alcoholic Beverages:** Meeting the demand for gluten-free options in the alcohol industry by producing naturally gluten-free ciders and other beverages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Creating innovative and unique beverages to attract consumers who are open to trying new and different kinds of drinks. - **Artisanal Food & Drink:** Producing artisanal ciders and beverages using unique, rare, and heirloom ingredients to stand out in the market. - **Food & Beverage Manufacturing:** Meeting the demand for gluten-free options by developing manufacturing and production processes that prioritize the removal or elimination of gluten. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra-Crisp Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strongbow-ultra-apple-cider.md) - [Citrusy Apple Cider Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strongbow-zest-cider.md) - [Thirst-Quenching Dark Fruit Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strongbow-ultra-dark-fruit-cider.md) - [Tropically Enhanced Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strongbow-tropical-cider.md) - [Party-Friendly Alcohol-Free Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-cider.md) - [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) - [Lighter Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crisp-imperial-hard-cider.md) - [Rose-Hued Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-ciders.md)