Galipette Non-Alcoholic Cidre Review
A refreshing French alcohol-free cider with ripe apple flavour, bright acidity and a gently tart finish.
Pros
Cons
Galipette Non-Alcoholic Cidre Review
I had high expectations of Galipette 0% given the producer’s French cider-making pedigree, and thankfully it did not disappoint. It has an inviting aroma of ripe apples and pours a light golden-amber colour with fine, persistent bubbles.
The flavour combines semi-sweet orchard fruit with a refreshing tart edge. There are notes of crisp red apple, baked apple and a touch of gentle spice, while the acidity stops it from becoming overly cloying. The carbonation is also well judged, giving the cider lift without making it feel aggressively fizzy or leaving you uncomfortably full.
Galipette is made from 100% pure apple juice using sweet and sharp cider apples from Brittany and Normandy. That fruit-led approach gives it more authenticity than many alcohol-free ciders, although it also means the drink contains a fairly noticeable amount of natural sugar.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable alcohol-free cider with enough balance and character to appeal to traditional cider drinkers. It is refreshing, easy to finish and comfortably earns a place among the better non-alcoholic apple ciders reviewed by MyDryBar.
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Best Served & Pairing
Best served:
Serve well chilled at around 4–8°C. Pour it into a cider glass, stemmed beer glass or wine glass to release the apple aromas while retaining the carbonation.
Pairing recommendation:
Galipette 0% works particularly well with foods that balance its fruit sweetness and acidity. Try it with mature or blue cheese, charcuterie, roast chicken, pork dishes, seafood or ricotta and spinach ravioli. It also makes a refreshing accompaniment to a light summer lunch.
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How Galipette Non-Alcoholic Cidre Compares
| Drink | Score | Style | ABV | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galipette 0% | 73 | Semi-sweet French apple cider | 0.0% | Rich apple flavour with bright acidity and lively carbonation |
| Pulp Alcohol-Free Cider | 75 | Craft apple cider | 0.0% | A balanced option for craft-cider drinkers |
| Thatchers Zero | 71 | Traditional British apple cider | 0.0% | Accessible and widely available supermarket alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galipette 0% completely alcohol-free?
Yes. Galipette Non-Alcoholic Cidre is labelled at 0.0% ABV.
What does Galipette 0% taste like?
It has ripe orchard and baked-apple flavours, bright acidity, gentle spice and a refreshing semi-sweet finish.
Is Galipette 0% sweet?
It is officially described as semi-sweet. The apple sweetness is balanced by tart acidity, so it does not taste as sugary as some alcohol-free ciders.
How many calories are in Galipette 0%?
Galipette 0% contains approximately 46 calories per 100ml, or around 152 calories in a 330ml bottle.
How much sugar is in Galipette 0%?
It contains approximately 10g of sugar per 100ml. These sugars come principally from the apple juice.
Is Galipette 0% vegan?
Yes. Galipette describes the cider as vegan-friendly.
Is Galipette 0% gluten-free?
Yes. It is naturally gluten-free.
Does Galipette 0% contain added sugar?
Galipette states that its pure-juice cider contains no added sugar. The sweetness comes naturally from the apples.
How is Galipette 0% made?
Sweet and sharp cider apples from Brittany and Normandy are pressed and briefly fermented. Temperature control stops fermentation before meaningful alcohol develops.
What does “pur jus” mean?
Pur jus means pure juice. In this case, the cider is made from apple juice rather than diluted concentrate, with no added water.
What food pairs well with Galipette 0%?
It pairs well with blue or mature cheese, charcuterie, pork, roast chicken, seafood and creamy pasta dishes.
How should Galipette 0% be served?
Serve it chilled at approximately 4–8°C in a cider glass or wine glass.
Where is Galipette made?
Galipette is a French cider brand using cider apples grown in Brittany and Normandy in northwest France.
Is Galipette 0% suitable for dry-cider drinkers?
It is semi-sweet rather than fully dry, but its tart acidity and light tannic character give it more balance than many sweet alcohol-free ciders.
Is Galipette 0% worth buying?
Yes, particularly for drinkers seeking a natural-tasting alcohol-free cider with genuine apple character and lively carbonation.
⭐ MyDryBar Final Verdict
Galipette 0% is a refreshing, characterful alcohol-free cider that successfully combines ripe apple sweetness with tart acidity and gentle spice. Its natural fruit flavour and well-judged carbonation make it feel closer to a genuine French cider than many sweeter, soft-drink-like alternatives.
It is not especially low in sugar, and availability can be patchy, but the overall drinking experience is enjoyable and convincing.
Score: 73/100 – Decent
Would I buy it again? Yes.
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