Murbudu Sidrs Cidery
As the owners say, Mūrbūdu Cider is an Abnormal Cider - here are no traditions, and creativity knows no bounds.
Our Story
The cidery is located in an ancient stone building in Valka region, next to the ruins of an old Livonian Order castle.
Apples
Mūrbūdu Cider always strives to do something new and unprecedented, using fruit and berries that are locally sourced from the surrounding area as much as possible.
Ciders
Experiments with flavours (honey, berries, ginger, and spices) and cider-making methods (aging in oak bourbon barrels, malolactic acid fermentation, fermentation with beer yeast) result in a diverse range of ciders, allowing for the discovery of new and exciting flavours and cider styles. Not all experiments are successful, but the best ones always reach the customers.
For Visitors
The cidery offers tours with tastings and themed masterclasses led by the owner, as well as the option to create custom programmes.
Where to Buy
Mūrbūdu Ciders can be purchased in stores such as Rimi, Eirovīns, Spirits&Wine, at the Limonāde bar, and at the Sidrērija taproom in the Old Town of Riga or Mūrbūdu online shop
Our Ciders
Semi-dry Heritage Apple Cider
Cider, Semi-dry, Modern Style, Sparkling, 5% ABV, Contains sulphites
A crisp, fresh, pale straw-coloured cider made from 100% Latvian apples displaying notes of citrus fruits, with green apple and a hint of kiwi finishing dry.
Medium-Sweet Heritage Apple Cider
Cider, Semi-sweet, Modern Style, Sparkling, 5% ABV, Contains sulphites
Full bodied apple cider crafted from 100% Latvian apples with a bouquet of spring blossom and crisp apple. Semi-sweet taste with notes of fresh green apple and pear.
JAUNĀ STRĀVA Non-alcoholic Cider with Hops
Cider, Semi-sweet, Modern Style, Sparkling, 0.2% ABV, Contains sulphites
Sun-golden, alcohol-free cider with Sabro hops. From the glass rises the scent of a Latvian summer—crisp, slightly under-ripe apples mingling with the sweetness of mandarin and the creaminess of coconut. The first sip delivers a bright, tangy apple that sends a refreshing tingle across your tongue. Flavours of peach, sweet citrus, and other tropical fruits soon follow. The bouquet is rounded out with a hint of cedarwood and a soft touch of mint. A juicy, drinkable cider with the character of a beer.
Best enjoyed chilled at 5–8 °C on a hot day. Pairs beautifully with pumpkin soup, blue cheese, or pancakes with strawberry jam.
Aronia (Chokeberry) Cider
Fruit Cider, Semi-sweet, Modern Style, Sparkling, 5.2% ABV, Contains sulphites
Heritage apples macerated on whole chokeberries and fresh chokeberry juice. Red/purple colour, with aroma of apple and fresh red berries, full bodied, round and fruity finish.
“Naked Truth” Cider
Fruit Cider, Semi-sweet, Modern Style, Sparkling, 5% ABV, Contains sulphites
Apple cider aged for one week on fresh wild blackberries, with dry Earl Grey tea and bergamot peel added two hours before filtration and bottling. The colour is a vibrant violet berry tone. The aroma is dominated by citrus, bergamot peel, and the perfumed notes of Earl Grey tea, complemented by fresh red berries. On the palate, it is medium-sweet with a well-balanced sweet-sour profile, featuring pronounced forest berry flavours, along with hints of dried rose petals and citrus in the finish. Full-bodied with medium-high tannins and a lingering aftertaste. Best enjoyed with classic cheesecake, roast pork, or mature cheeses.
“Gin Botanicals” Cider
Botanical Cider, Semi-dry, Modern Style, Sparkling, 5.2% ABV, Contains sulphites
A crisp dry cider macerated on Gin botanicals - lemon peel, corriander seed, orange peel, juniper. A rich aroma of crisp green apple with a balanced juniper and citrus punch with light floral notes in the background. On the palate, this cider is crisp, acidic and herbatious with refreshing flavours of heritage apple in balance with a long aftertaste of juniper and citrus.
Hopped Apple Cider
Botanical Cider, Semi-dry, Modern Style, Sparkling, 5.2% ABV, Contains sulphites
Adding hops—specifically Mosaic and Citra—to a 100% apple cider fermented with Belgian Saison beer yeast results in a floral aroma with pronounced grapefruit and tropical fruit notes. The finish is lightly spicy, grassy, and refreshing. An exceptionally fruity and aromatic cider.
“Sunset” Cider with Elderflower
Botanical Cider, Semi-sweet, Modern Style, Sparkling, 5% ABV, Contains sulphites
The latest cider in the Mūrbūdu range – a medium-sweet apple cider infused with elderflowers, lime peel, and cherries. Aromatic and rich in elderflower, with a beautiful salmon-pink hue.
Single Orchard Vintage Cider “Līdumnieks”, 2023
Cider, Dry, Modern Style, Sparkling, 5.8% ABV, Contains sulphites
Our first single orchard vintage. A field blend of wild seedling vari- eties (80%) and traditional english cider apple varieties (20%), aged for several months in french and american oak. Aroma is balanced with balanced aromas of earthy apple and oak, with hints of tobacco, vanilla, citrus and blossom. On the palate this cider is rich and tannin forward, with distinct flavours of wild apple, forest floor, citrus and balanced oak sweetness.