Somersby Blackberry Cider

This one pours rosé-pink. The LCBO lists 473 ml, 4.5 percent alcohol, and Ontario as the place it is made.

Carlsberg owns the brand, which started in Denmark in 2008. The Canadian apple version is tied to Kitchener. This blackberry can carries the same Ontario country line. The page does not repeat the apple-origin sentence.

Cherry, cassis and blackberry syrup sit on top of apple. The finish is called palate-cleansing.

Pairing ideas are Cajun food or butter chicken. LCBO number 15564. Price shown was $3.65.

Product Highlights

  • •Rosé-pink pour
  • •Same alcohol as the apple single
  • •Ontario on the country line
  • •LCBO number 15564
  • •Price shown $3.65

Is this product made in Canada?

Yes, Somersby Blackberry Cider is made in Canada

60

Our Canadian score

Some Canadian ties

Canadian-made, domestic & imported inputs (Kitchener, Ontario)

Company’s own label claim: “Made in Ontario”

Somersby Blackberry Cider is listed as made in Ontario and owned by Carlsberg of Denmark. The LCBO can is 473 ml at 4.5 percent and pours pink. The apple can's Canadian-apple line is not repeated on this page.

Score breakdown (50% evidenced, medium confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score100/100

“Made In Ontario, Canada”

Ingredients / Materials25% of scoreNo data
Brand Ownership20% of score0/100

“Brand Origin: Denmark”

Headquarters10% of scoreNo data
Canadian Workforce6% of scoreNo data
Packaging5% of scoreNo data
Design & R&D4% of scoreNo data

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Size
473 ml can
Alcohol
4.5%
Colour
Rosé-pink
Made In
Ontario, Canada
LCBO Number
15564

Where to Buy

Product Information

Ingredients

The LCBO names cherry, cassis, blackberry and apple in the aroma. It does not print a legal ingredient list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somersby Blackberry Cider made in Ontario?

The LCBO says yes for the place of making. Somersby Blackberry Cider is marked Ontario, Canada. The owner is still Carlsberg in Denmark.

Is blackberry the same can as Somersby apple?

No. Somersby Blackberry Cider is LCBO 15564, pink, with cherry and cassis. The apple single is 15563 and talks about grapefruit. Same alcohol, different fruit.

What should I eat with Somersby Blackberry Cider?

The listing suggests Cajun cooking or butter chicken with rice. It calls the finish cleansing, which is why those spicy plates are the match.

How strong is Somersby Blackberry Cider?

4.5 percent alcohol in a 473 ml can, same strength the LCBO prints on the apple single. The price shown was $3.65.

Who owns Somersby Blackberry Cider?

Carlsberg Group owns Somersby Blackberry Cider. Danish brand, Ontario fill on this listing. Owning the recipe and filling the can are two different facts.