Differences Between Cider and Hard Cider In terms of alcohol content, cider typically remains non-alcoholic, with minimal or no alcohol produced during the fermentation process. On the other hand, hard cider boasts an alcohol content similar to that of beer, typically ranging from 4% to 6% ABV.

Yes, the best hard apple cider is sweet, delicious, and tastes a lot like sparkling apple juice, but there's a world of nuance that makes hard cider worth exploring for what it is—not just what it isn't.

Liquid sugar is one of the most widely used sugars in cider production because its 67% sucrose content and low viscosity enable it to deliver consistent and reproducible results. As such, it is particularly suited to blending with apple juices with low sugar content or for use as a priming adjunct in carbonated ciders.