Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-12-30
WHERE CIDER oUTRANKS BEER.
In Large Regions of Germany, France,
Spain and England.

A German enthusiast has been max
ing a study of the history and pres
ent status of cider and he comes to
the conclusion that IL and not beer is
the original popular beverage of those
parts of Europe where wine is not
naturally cheaper.
He considers that while il was prob
ably Of Celtic origin and still has its
stronghold in Celtic regions its use in
Germany goes back into the night of
time. In South Germany beer has
pretty well superseded cider in Bavar-
ia. In Baden wine is cheap and plent-
iful and cider is neglected. but in
Wurtenburg it is made and used in
great quantities.
In North Germany there are three
great cider regions. the Sachsenhau-
sen or Frankfort. the Taurus mount
ain district in Prussia and the middle
Rhine. The Frankfort cider is a
strong brand. II contains per cent
OF pure alcohol.
The left bank of the Rhine in the
neighborhood of AK lie Chappelle and
TreVes is the classic land of cider The
superior brand is called vietz. and this
shares with the Taurus brand the rep
utation of being the best cider in the
world. In both the speirling or serb
apple or service apple. a small sweet
fruit. peculiar to Europe. is used.
The juice contains considerable tam
min besides being rich in sugar and
flavoring essences. The juice clarifies
beautifully after fermentation and the
perfected drink is delicious in flavor
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admirable fruit wine
outside of Germany the three great
cider regions are Normandy and Pic
ardy in France. the southwestern
counties of England-Somerset. Dew
onshire and Cornwall-and the north
ern provinces Of Spain, Biscay. and
Galicia. especially in the Basque sec
tions in the Pyrenees.
When a traveller enters a tavern in
Rouen or any of the towns or villages
about it cider is brought to him as
matter Of course: it is the universal
drink. Unfortunately the ordinary
brand is not first class. The status Of
cider as the local beverage is illustrat-
ed in the fact that the cider press was
carried as the emblem Of local industry
i'm pageant organized in 1892 TO
commemorate the entry Of Louis de
Breezes. Grand Seneschal of Normandy
into ROuen in 1926.
In the English cider countries all
the inns still display the old legend
Drunk for a penny: dead drunk for
twopence." Cider plays notable
part in the Christmas festivities
ON Twelfth day the farmers and
their men march out into the orchards.
where barrel Of cider is preached
under the oldest tree. Every man fills
his can and they stand in a circle and
then all drink to the health OF the tree
Sometimes three shots are then fired
into the branches. In other places the
roots Of the tree are solemnly water
ed with cider.
The Basque cider is the sweetest
made in Europe. II is called sagardua i
1t is pronounced royal drink and is
famed all through the south of France
and Spain.
Cider is made in every village in the
Basque country and throughout the
north Of Spain.
Cider is one Of the most popular
drinks in Paris. The entire annual
consumption for France is about p
$50. 0O0. 900 gallons two thirds of which
IS produced in the five departments
OF Normandy.
There are no collected statistics Of
the German production but the Frank |
fort yield for the last ten years had |
an average appraised value of $3.50. 0O0. /,