Where can I buy cider online?

You can buy cider online from three main places: the cider maker's own web shop, specialist cider and drinks retailers, and general online shops that sell alcohol. Buying from the maker usually gives the widest choice of that maker's ciders. Online alcohol sales are licensed and age-restricted, so check the seller's terms.

Updated 2026-10-02

Key facts

The name changes by country. In the US, the federal regulator (TTB) generally uses "cider" and "hard cider" for the same fermented product, so search for "hard cider" if you want the fermented drink and not apple juice. [1]
Official bodies sometimes point to makers' shops. The regulatory council of the Sidra de Asturias PDO lists certified cider mills with links to their online stores. [2]
Some directories list makers only. In the UK, CAMRA runs a searchable directory of real cider and perry producers, which you can use to find makers' own websites. [3]
Age rules apply online too. In the UK it is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under 18. [4]

How do I buy cider online?

Start with the maker. A maker's web shop usually carries the full range, including small-batch and seasonal bottles that retailers may not stock.
Use specialist retailers for variety. Cider-focused shops and bottle shops often mix many makers and countries, which helps when you want to compare styles.
Check what you're buying. Look at the style, sweetness and strength on the label or product page. For sweetness, see how sweetness works in cider.
Check the seller's terms before you pay. Online alcohol sales are licensed and age-restricted, and the seller's own terms are the reference.
Know who made it. A cidery that sells direct can tell you about apples, method and sweetness.

Find it on Cider Radar

Cider makers: 2,329 makers in more than 50 countries on the map (as of 2026-10-02). Each maker page is the starting point for finding their own shop.
Cider shops: 9 shops listed in 4 countries (as of 2026-10-02). The list is still small.
You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
Guide: where to buy cider
Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android

Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.

Questions

Can I buy cider directly from the cidery?

Often, yes. Many makers sell from the farm or through their own website. Check the individual maker's site for what they sell, where they sell and any age checks.

Do I need to be of legal drinking age to buy cider online?

Yes. Online alcohol sales follow the same age rules as shops. In the UK, for example, it is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under 18. [4]

Sources

Cider FAQs — Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
Buy cider with Designation of Origin — Consejo Regulador DOP Sidra de Asturias
Find real cider and perry producers — CAMRA
Alcohol and young people — GOV.UK