Bembel With Care Cherry 4Pk

Bembel With Care Cherry 4Pk is a German fruit cider blended with sour cherry nectar, packaged as a four-pack of cans at 4.2% ABV. This expression won the Cider–Fruit category at the 2017 Great International Beer, Cider, Mead & Sake Competition in the United States and earned a Golden DLG Seal in 2018, confirming its standing among the best fruit ciders produced in Germany.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.2%  |  Origin: Odenwald, Germany  |  Style: Fruit Cider (Apple & Cherry)  |  Producer: Kelterei Krämer GmbH

Production & Heritage

Kelterei Krämer GmbH operates out of Reichelsheim in the Odenwald region of Hesse, Germany — an area with deep roots in Apfelwein (traditional German apple wine) production. In 2008, the brand became the first to package cider in designer beverage cans, a format that has since been widely imitated across the European cider market. Bembel With Care Cherry is made by blending the cidery's naturally sweet Odenwald apple cider with sour cherry nectar pressed from direct juice, then lightly carbonated. No artificial flavors or sweeteners are used; the result is a vegan, naturally gluten-free cider with perceptible residual sweetness balanced by tart cherry character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe red cherry leads, followed by crisp apple and a faint floral sweetness. A light effervescence lifts the fruit aromas from the glass.

Taste: The entry is distinctly cherry-forward, with sour cherry nectar dominating the initial impression before giving way to a broader apple cider mid-palate. The interplay of sweet, sour, and dry elements creates a layered complexity unusual for a 4.2% ABV fruit cider. Residual sweetness from the apple base tempers the tartness without tipping the balance toward cloying territory.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering cherry skin tartness and a clean, dry apple cider close. The carbonation keeps the finish refreshing and crisp.

How to Drink Bembel Cherry

Serve well chilled, straight from the can or poured into a traditional Bembel stoneware cup or tall glass. Its moderate carbonation and fruit-forward profile make it a ready-to-drink option that needs no garnish. For a Cherry Cider Spritz, top with a splash of sparkling water and a lemon wheel for an ultra-light warm-weather drink. In a Stone Fence variation, combine with a measure of bourbon — the cherry and apple notes complement caramel and oak. For a Snakebite twist, blend half-and-half with a German lager to bridge the malty and fruity worlds.

Best For

• Summer barbecues and outdoor gatherings where a low-ABV, gluten-free option is needed
• Introducing someone to German cider traditions beyond standard Apfelwein
• Stocking a mixed cooler with craft-quality, naturally flavored alternatives to mass-market hard seltzers
• Gifting to a fruit cider enthusiast curious about award-winning German producers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bembel Cherry taste like? Bembel With Care Cherry leads with a pronounced sour cherry flavor layered over a dry Odenwald apple cider base, balancing sweet, tart, and dry notes in a refreshing, lightly carbonated package.

How does Bembel Cherry compare to traditional German Apfelwein? Traditional Apfelwein tends to be drier and more austere, while Bembel Cherry adds sour cherry nectar that introduces noticeable fruit sweetness and tartness. The base cider itself also carries higher natural residual sweetness than a typical Hessian Apfelwein.

Is Bembel Cherry good for people avoiding gluten? Yes — Bembel With Care Cherry is naturally gluten-free since it is made entirely from apple cider and cherry nectar with no grain-based ingredients, and it contains no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

Where is Bembel Cherry made? It is produced by Kelterei Krämer GmbH in Reichelsheim, located in the Odenwald region of Hesse, Germany — a traditional heartland for German Apfelwein production.

What foods pair well with Bembel Cherry? Grilled bratwurst benefits from the cherry tartness cutting through fatty richness. Soft-ripened cheeses like Brie or Camembert complement the fruit sweetness. Pork schnitzel mirrors its German roots. Dark chocolate desserts echo the sour cherry notes. A fresh arugula salad with goat cheese and walnuts matches the cider's acidity and sweetness.

What sizes does Bembel Cherry come in? This product is sold as a four-pack of cans, the brand's standard retail format for its cider lineup.

Is Bembel Cherry worth the price? Bembel With Care Cherry sits in the accessible, everyday tier of the craft cider market, but its two international awards and use of direct-pressed cherry nectar rather than artificial flavoring deliver quality that outperforms many similarly priced fruit ciders.

Why Bembel Cherry?

Two verified international awards — a Golden DLG Seal and a category win at the Great International Beer, Cider, Mead & Sake Competition — set this apart from the crowded fruit cider field. The use of sour cherry nectar from direct-pressed juice, rather than concentrate or artificial flavoring, gives it a genuinely layered cherry character that cheaper competitors rarely achieve. Kelterei Krämer's pioneering decision to package cider in designer cans in 2008 signaled a commitment to making quality German cider portable and modern without sacrificing authenticity. At 4.2% ABV with no artificial additives, vegan credentials, and natural gluten-free status, Bembel Cherry earns its place as one of the more thoughtfully produced fruit ciders available from Germany's Odenwald region.