So, I’m in Finland and it wouldn’t be right to not make any mention of the greatest drink on the planet! Golden Cap Cider.
Finnish Cider comes in many different styles and brands- like Coke, Pepsi, etc. My favorite is the brand Golden Cap (click on Kylla if over 18, EN if younger for those of you who don’t speak Finnish- you won’t understand the site but there is an English link here). If you want a comparison, the closest thing to the taste of Golden Cap Cider is Smirnoff Ice but it is really not the same- for one Golden Cap is sugar free and not as sweet. Finnish cider is rather expensive though- about $3 a bottle. I can’t say much else other than I LOVE IT especially since I’m not a big drinker all and just like things that taste good- this tastes great and you can’t taste any alcohol. The worst part is that you can’t get it in the U.S. so don’t even bother asking me to share what I bring home because I won’t!
Feel free to read more about Finnish Cider if you’re interested!
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May 23, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Dave
Hey!
How come all the bottles are blue? Is that some sort of subliminal tie-in to it being so cold up there? Or is it ’cause the cider is “cold pressed” (ie a marketing ploy)?
May 23, 2007 at 8:07 pm
Angela
Not sure why all the bottles are blue but I now have a purpose at the grocery store…sneak in photos of non blue bottles…
May 24, 2007 at 4:07 am
Dave
No!
Wait!!
Don’t!!!
I believe you!!!!
Stop!!!!!
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