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Bulmers

Type	Cider
Manufacturer	H. P. Bulmer
Distributor
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Region of origin
Introduced	1887
Discontinued
Alcohol by volume	4.5% - 5.5%
Proof (US)
Colour

Bulmers is a brand of cider produced by H. P. Bulmer, a cider-making company founded in Hereford, England in 1887. The company was founded by Henry Percival Bulmer, who started making cider from apples grown in the orchard at his family home.

History

H. P. Bulmer began producing cider in 1887, and the company quickly grew to become one of the largest cider producers in the world. The company is known for its innovative production techniques and was one of the first to use pasteurization to stabilize cider.

In 2003, Scottish & Newcastle acquired Bulmers, and in 2008, the company became part of Heineken following Heineken's acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle.

Products

Bulmers produces a variety of ciders, including:

Bulmers Original - A traditional apple cider with an ABV of 4.5%.
Bulmers Pear - A pear cider with a refreshing taste.
Bulmers Red Berries & Lime - A fruit cider with a blend of red berries and lime.

Production

Bulmers ciders are made using a blend of different apple varieties, including Dabinett, Michelin, and Bramley. The production process involves pressing the apples to extract the juice, which is then fermented and matured to develop the cider's flavor.

References

External links

Official Bulmers website

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-[[Image:Bulmers_Original_Bottle.jpg|Bulmers Original Bottle|thumb]] '''Bulmers''' is a brand of [[cider]] produced in [[Ireland]] and the [[United Kingdom]]. The brand is known for its wide range of cider products and has a significant presence in the alcoholic beverage market.
-==History==
+{{Infobox beverage
-Bulmers was originally founded in 1887 by [[H.P. Bulmer]] in [[Hereford]], [[England]]. The company quickly grew in popularity and became one of the leading cider producers in the UK. In 1935, a separate company, Bulmers Ltd., was established in [[Clonmel]], [[County Tipperary]], [[Ireland]] to produce cider for the Irish market. This Irish company is now known as Bulmers Ireland.
+| name = Bulmers
+| image =
+| caption =
+| type = Cider
+| manufacturer = [[H. P. Bulmer]]
+| origin = [[United Kingdom]]
+| introduced = 1887
+| abv = 4.5% - 5.5%
+}}
-==Products==
+'''Bulmers''' is a brand of [[cider]] produced by [[H. P. Bulmer]], a cider-making company founded in [[Hereford]], [[England]] in 1887. The company was founded by [[Henry Percival Bulmer]], who started making cider from apples grown in the orchard at his family home.
-Bulmers offers a variety of cider products, including:
-* Bulmers Original
-* Bulmers Pear
-* Bulmers Light
-* Bulmers Berry
-* Bulmers Vintage Reserve
-Each product is made using a blend of different apple varieties, which are carefully selected to create a unique and refreshing taste.
+== History ==
+[[H. P. Bulmer]] began producing cider in 1887, and the company quickly grew to become one of the largest cider producers in the world. The company is known for its innovative production techniques and was one of the first to use [[pasteurization]] to stabilize cider.
-==Production Process==
+In 2003, [[Scottish & Newcastle]] acquired Bulmers, and in 2008, the company became part of [[Heineken]] following Heineken's acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle.
-The production of Bulmers cider involves several key steps:
-. **Apple Harvesting**: Apples are harvested from orchards and transported to the production facility.
-. **Pressing**: The apples are washed and pressed to extract the juice.
-. **Fermentation**: The apple juice is fermented using yeast to convert the sugars into alcohol.
-. **Maturation**: The cider is matured for several months to develop its flavor.
-. **Blending and Bottling**: The matured cider is blended to achieve the desired taste and then bottled for distribution.
-==Market Presence==
+== Products ==
-Bulmers is a well-known brand in both the Irish and UK markets. In Ireland, Bulmers is the leading cider brand, while in the UK, it is marketed under the name [[Magners]] due to trademark issues.
+Bulmers produces a variety of ciders, including:
+* '''Bulmers Original''' - A traditional apple cider with an [[alcohol by volume|ABV]] of 4.5%.
+* '''Bulmers Pear''' - A pear cider with a refreshing taste.
+* '''Bulmers Red Berries & Lime''' - A fruit cider with a blend of red berries and lime.
-==Related Pages==
+== Production ==
-* [[Cider]]
+Bulmers ciders are made using a blend of different apple varieties, including [[Dabinett]], [[Michelin (apple)|Michelin]], and [[Bramley]]. The production process involves pressing the apples to extract the juice, which is then fermented and matured to develop the cider's flavor.
-* [[H.P. Bulmer]]
-* [[Magners]]
+== See also ==
+* [[Cider in the United Kingdom]]
+* [[Heineken]]
 * [[Alcoholic beverage]]
-* [[Fermentation]]
-==Categories==
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.bulmers.com Official Bulmers website]
 [[Category:Cider brands]]
-[[Category:Alcoholic drink brands]]
-[[Category:Irish brands]]
 [[Category:British brands]]
+[[Category:Heineken brands]]
-{{Alcoholic-drink-stub}}
+[[Category:1887 establishments in England]]