ALBENS CIDER – ORIGINAL

Overview & Origin
Albens Cider is a premium hard cider produced in Jembrana, Bali, by PT Indosarnia. It’s crafted from 100% locally selected Fuji apples, fermented with French Champagne yeast, and contains 4.9% ABV. The brand’s founder, Dina Rimandra Handayani, launched the product after studying cider culture in London and continued to develop it at home starting in 2010; commercial production began in 2012.

Variants
Aside from the Original Fuji Apple cider, Albens offers flavored options: Apple & Strawberry, Apple & Mango, and Apple & Lychee—each at 4.9% ABV

Ingredients & Characteristics
The Original variant includes water, sugar, 7.5% apple concentrate, CO₂, yeast, malic acid, and sulphites. It pours a clear pale-gold color, with fine bubbles and a crisp, slightly sweet profile. Typical tasting notes include apple and citrus aromas, medium sweetness, low acidity, and a well-structured balance.

Tasting Notes & Reception

• Professional review: A reviewer at Cider Explorer described it as “medium sweet with low acidity” but found an unpleasant buttery off‑flavor and lacking depth, rating it 1.5/6. They didn’t enjoy the full bottle.

• Broader consumer sentiment: The cider has an average rating of 3.16/5 on Untappd from over 1,400 reviews; some drinkers appreciate its crispness while others find it simplistic.