The Baltic Cider collective is bringing its distinctive cool-climate ciders to Australia this May, with appearances across Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne.
Meet Baltic Cider
“Up Over” meets “Down Under” as Baltic cider makers arrive from Northern Europe to celebrate cider together with Australian audiences. The Baltic Cider brand brings together craft ciders from 24 producers across Latvia, Estonia and Finland. Made from whole apple juice and shaped by the cool northern climate, these ciders are known for their crisp, fresh character and bright apple flavour. Cool by nature and distinctly different, Baltic ciders offer a tasting experience well worth discovering.
The Baltic Cider team, together with three cider makers — Abavas and Murbudu from Latvia, and Pirula from Finland — will be sharing their ciders and stories through a series of events in Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne. This promotional tour aims to connect with both the beverage trade and the wider public.
Ciders on tour
The tasting lineup will showcase a range of styles, including non-alcoholic options. A distinctive feature of Baltic cider is the use of natural fruits, juices and herbs to create additional flavour and aromatic complexity. Highlights include hopped cider, quince cider and Australian Cider Awards 2025 Silver and Gold medal winners. More than 20 different ciders will be presented for tasting across the tour events.
Promotional events in Sydney – 14–19 May 2026
- Estonian Australian Chamber Networking Event at UTS Startups – 14 May at 5.30 pm. Register here.
- Get-together and cider tasting at Sydney Latvian House – 17 May at 2 pm.
- Cider tasting and presentation at Barrelhouse Cellars (retail bottle shop) – 18 May at 4 pm.
- Tap takeover evening with Baltic Cider at the Duke of Clarence Bar – 19 May at 4 pm.
Promotional events in Batlow – 15–16 May 2026
- Batlow Cider Fest. Baltic ciders available for tasting and purchase, both bottled and on tap – 15–16 May. See here.
- Baltic Cider promotional evening for trade and media at The Apple Thief Bar – 15 May at 6 pm.
Promotional events in Melbourne – 21–24 May 2026
- Pint of Origin Festival. Baltic ciders available on tap at Beermash Bar – 21–24 May.
- Private industry showcase – Baltic Cider presentation at Drinks Education Centre – 21 May at 5 pm.
- Presentation with Baltic cider producers for the industry at Beermash Bar – 22 May at 3 pm.
- Public cider tasting and meet-up with the Baltic Cider team and cider makers at Beermash Bar – 22 May from 5 pm.
- Get-together at the Estonian House Beer Hall event – 23 May from 12 pm. Register here.
- Get-together and cider tasting at Melbourne Latvian House – 23 May at 12 pm.
Baltic ciders now stocked in Australia
A selection of 24 Baltic ciders is available in Australia with short delivery times. The range includes a variety of styles, from sweet through to dry, as well as ciders with natural fruit and botanical additions, offering plenty to explore.
For stockists and online orders, visit: Baltic Cider House of Drinks.
See the Baltic Cider portfolio available through House of Drinks from May: here.
For more information, visit balticcider.com or follow Baltic Cider on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Contacts
Baltic Cider Team Estonia
raul@maaturism.ee
liisa.pobul@maaturism.ee
The promotional tour and programme is supported by the Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027 project CB0700297 – BALT-FIN-CIDER (Exports of the Baltic and Finnish Craft Ciders to Australia).
