Baltic Cider News and Events

For the first time ever, Baltic Cider is part of the official program at CiderCon® 2026 (February 2-5) - the biggest cider conference in the world, taking place in Providence, Rhode Island (USA).

On February 5, we’ll host the panel “World of Cider: The Baltic Region”, exploring cider culture in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania — where tradition meets innovation. We will share our stories and explore the character, traditions, and the identity of Baltic cider. Asnāte Ziemele from the Baltic Cider team will moderate the session, and our cider makers-Abuls, Mr. Plūme, and Pienjāņi - will present 3 specially selected ciders for tasting.

You can also taste ciders from Pienjāņi, Abuls Cidery, Mr. Plūme and Lauskis at the Cider Share Welcoming Reception on February 3.

Proud to share the Baltic cider story with the world!

Following its first visit to Australia in October, with events in Melbourne and Sydney, Baltic Cider is heading to Adelaide to take part in the 60th Australian Latvian Cultural Days, taking place from 26–31 December.

Baltic Cider will be represented by Krišjānis Putniņš, owner of Mūrbūdu Cidery — an Australian-born Latvian who grew up in Adelaide and is now returning with great pleasure to share a small taste of Latvia: authentic apple cider made from Latvian apples.

The Australian Latvian Cultural Days is a long-standing festival organised by the Latvian community in Australia since 1951. The event rotates among major cities with Latvian communities, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Its programme traditionally features concerts, theatre and folk-dance performances, exhibitions, choir performances, social gatherings, and other cultural events — all aimed at preserving and celebrating Latvian language, culture, and traditions within the diaspora. The event is expected to attract around 400 participants, mostly members of the Latvian diaspora.

A new video highlights the people behind Estonia’s growing craft cider scene and the values that guide their work.

In the video, Estonian cideries share their approach to cider making — from sustainable practices and circular thinking to creating distinctive flavours shaped by the local microclimate.

Driven by a clear vision, these producers aim to craft some of the finest cider in the world while strengthening the presence of Baltic cider on the global stage.

Baltic Cider is an exciting new player in the global cider community. Here, we’ll bring you the latest in cider from Latvia, Estonia, and Finland. From new releases and cider events to stories from local makers, we’re here to share the true flavour of the Baltics and Finland with you. Cheers from the Baltic Cider crew!

An Invitation: Discover Authentic Baltic and Finnish Ciders

You are cordially invited to a series of exclusive events—a presentation, tasting, and discussion dedicated to introducing authentic Baltic and Finnish ciders to Australia.

We are bringing a distinguished high-quality product crafted from the natural juice of apples cultivated in our orchards. This cider is the result of meticulous handcrafting, and we are proud to introduce it to a global audience.

During these events, we will provide an overview of the cidermaking process in the Baltics and Finland. We will present a selection of our artisanal ciders for tasting, complemented by traditional Latvian appetizers chosen to enhance the unique flavor profiles. We will also discuss the opportunities for culinary tourism, inviting you to visit our cideries and orchards as a travel destination.