Strongbow Gold Apple Cider
Gold is the sweet can, not the dry one. The LCBO lists 440 ml at 4.5 percent alcohol, made in the United Kingdom.
The country line says "Other, United Kingdom," which is a warehouse label, not a town. Heineken owns the brand. No Ontario plant is named on this page.
Tasting notes name Gala, a green apple, pear, citrus and honey.
Carbonation is light. The style tag is sweet and fruity. LCBO number 413849. Regular price was $3.30.
Product Highlights
- •440 ml can
- •4.5 percent alcohol
- •Sweeter style than Original Dry
- •LCBO number 413849
- •Regular price $3.30
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Strongbow Gold Apple is a British cider, not a Canadian one. The listing gives 440 millilitres and 4.5 percent alcohol, plus a United Kingdom origin. Heineken owns the brand.
Score breakdown (75% evidenced, high confidence)
“HEINEKEN acquired Scottish & Newcastle along with the Strongbow brand outside of Australia and New Zealand.”
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
- 440 ml can
- Alcohol
- 4.5%
- Made In
- United Kingdom
- LCBO Number
- 413849
- Style
- Sweet and fruity
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
The LCBO tasting note names apples, pear and citrus. It does not print a legal ingredient list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strongbow Gold Apple Cider made in Canada?
No. The LCBO country field for Strongbow Gold Apple Cider reads United Kingdom. It does not say Ontario or any Canadian city.
How is Gold different from Original Dry?
Strongbow Gold Apple Cider is 4.5 percent in a 440 ml can and tagged sweet. Original Dry is 5.3 percent in a 500 ml can and tagged dry. Both are Strongbow. They are not the same recipe.
What does Strongbow Gold Apple taste like?
Strongbow Gold Apple Cider is tagged sweet, with light bubbles and a long finish. The card names Gala plus a green apple, then pear and citrus, before a honeyed sauce note.
What does the LCBO mean by Other, United Kingdom?
That is the country field on Strongbow Gold Apple Cider. It places the can in the UK and does not name Hereford or any other town. Treat the town as unstated.
How much is Strongbow Gold Apple Cider?
The regular LCBO price shown for Strongbow Gold Apple Cider was $3.30, with a short sale at $3.15. Prices move. The can size is 440 ml.