Scrumpy vs. Cider — What's the Difference?

Scrumpy is a type of cider originating in the West of England, particularly the West Country. Traditionally, the dialect term "scrumpy" was used to refer to what was otherwise called "rough", a harsh cider made from unselected apples.

Cider ( SY-dər) is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. Cider is widely available in the United Kingdom (particularly in the West Country) and the Republic of Ireland.

Rough strong cider, especially as made in the West Country of England.

An alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice

(British) A rough cider, normally more alcoholic than usual, and typically produced through natural fermentation.

Unfermented juice pressed from fruit, especially apples, used as a beverage or to make other products, such as vinegar.

Strong cider (as made in western England)

An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting juice pressed from fruit, especially apples. Also called hard cider.

An alcoholic, often sparkling (carbonated) beverage made from fermented apples; hard cider; apple cider

A non-alcoholic still beverage consisting of the juice of early-harvest apples, usually unfiltered and still containing pulp; apple cider; sweet cider without pulp such a beverage is called apple juice.

(Australia) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples or pears.

A non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.

(countable) A cup, glass, or serving of any of these beverages.

The expressed juice of apples. It is used as a beverage, for making vinegar, and for other purposes.

A beverage made from juice pressed from apples