Herbsts Cidery
Herbsts is a family-owned cidery producing natural, locally crafted cider in the western region of Latvia, Kurzeme.
Our Story
This is a story of old orchards, wild apple trees, and a passionate pursuit of creating ciders with a unique Baltic flavour.
Apples
Cider is made from apples hand-picked in a 60-year-old orchard. The search for distinctive cider flavours also lead the cider makers to the wild, where forest apples with unique tastes are found. During the winter months, a slow fermentation process transforms the apple juice into a flavourful and refreshing drink.
Ciders
Each cider tells a story of how its distinctive, unique flavour was discovered. The experiments and dedication were rewarded at the Nordic Cider Competition (NICA) in 2023, where "Dullais Dauka" won a gold medal and "Plūsis" took silver – the first international recognition for Herbsts ciders.
For Visitors
Each autumn, cider harvest gatherings are organised, offering everyone a chance to enjoy active time in the orchard, taste previous years' ciders, and enjoy a meal cooked over an open fire. And, of course, there’s the chance to pick juicy apples perfect for cider making.
The “Herbsts” cidery in South Kurzeme Municipality welcomes guests all year round by advance booking. Both individual visitors and groups can take a tour, which is led in Latvian or English by the owner himself. During the visit, which lasts about an hour, guests see the production rooms and taste ciders together with snacks in a specially arranged tasting area.
The story of “Herbsts” cider began in an old apple orchard, about 60 years old, but the owner also looks for special cider flavours in the wild, using wild apples. That is why the cidery’s ciders have their own slightly wild character of western Kurzeme. Alongside cider, the cidery makes the non-alcoholic drinks “Dārza Spritz” from fruit, berries and apple cider vinegar. The products can be purchased on site at the cidery and in the online shop.
Where to Buy
Available in cafes and bars in Liepāja, at markets, and from the online shop herbsts.lv.