# Low-Alcohol Light Ciders Wild Blossom Cider is an Elegant Alternative to Wine and Champagne By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-cider References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sycamore-brewing-launches-new-cider-line-300698282.html) & [sycamorebrew](http://www.sycamorebrew.com/) Sycamore Brewing recently announced the release of Wild Blossom Cider, which takes the form of a [low-alcohol, light cider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brothers-cider-flavors) that's all-natural, sulfate-free and highly appealing for those who are seeking an alternative to wine or champagne. While there are creative seasonal flavors that are set to be released through Wild Blossom Cider, the initial lineup includes Rosé and Brut ciders. While the Rosé variety features a delicate pink hue and sweetness from peaches and cranberries, Brut is said to be a [great Champagne alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-sparkling-wines) that boasts fewer calories, carbs and sugar. These elegant new cider products are packaged by the can and are being made available to consumers in packs of four or draft. With the rise of [no- and low-alcohol lifestyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dealcoholized-cider), many consumers are seeking out inventive new beverage options that have the potential to replace popular favorites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Low-alcohol Beverages:** Creating low-alcohol options in the beverage industry provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Alternative to Wine and Champagne:** Developing elegant cider products as alternatives to traditional wine and champagne opens up disruptive innovation possibilities. - **Seasonal and Creative Flavors:** Exploring new and inventive flavors for low-alcohol ciders taps into the trend of consumer demand for unique beverage experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can capitalize on the rising demand for low-alcohol options and innovative flavors. - **Wine:** The wine industry can benefit from creating low-alcohol cider products that cater to consumers seeking alternatives. - **Champagne:** The champagne industry can embrace disruptive innovation by offering low-alcohol cider as an alternative for health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lusciously Light Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusciously-light-ciders.md) - [Invigorating Light Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-ciders.md) - [Party-Friendly Alcohol-Free Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-cider.md) - [Real Fruit Low-Calorie Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-cider-line.md) - [Effervescent Light Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effervescent-light-ciders.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Blackberry Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-cider.md) - [Low-Alcohol Summertime Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornish-orchards-peach-apple.md) - [Wine-Like Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1868-berry-blush-hard-cider.md) - [Alcohol-Free Pink Lady Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noughty-pink-lady.md)