Savanna Dry

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Savanna Premium Cider
Type Cider
Manufacturer Heineken Beverages (Heineken)
Country of origin  South Africa
Introduced1996 (by Distell)
Alcohol by volume  6% (Dry)
3% (Light)
5% (Lemon)
<0.3% (Alc Free)
ColourGold
FlavourDry apple cider
VariantsDry, Light, Angry Lemon, Alc Free
Website Official website

Savanna Dry is a South African cider introduced by the Distell Group Limited in May 1996. Savanna Dry is sold in over 60 countries [1] , and it is South Africa’s leading cider export and the largest cider brand in the world by volume. [2] Savanna Dry is produced from crushed apples grown in the Elgin Valley of the Western Cape and additional imports as required. The majority of the production of the cider takes place in the KHS plant in Springs,_South_Africa [3] . The overall production process is typically two weeks in length and during this period; the product is run through a micro-filtration process where it is triple filtered and double chilled.[ citation needed ] Savanna is available in four main variants: Savanna Dry, Savanna Light, Savanna Alc Free and Savanna Angry Lemon. Savanna Dry was the first cider produced by Savanna and has used the tagline "It’s Dry, But You Can Drink It" since launch. It contains an alcohol level of 6% ABV, and is described as a crisp, refreshing and dry tasting cider.[ by whom? ]. Savanna Light was launched in May 2000 and contains an alcohol level of 3% ABV. Savanna Alc Free was launched in April 2019 and contains less than 0.3% of alcohol by volume. [4]

References

  1. "Savanna Cider chooses a pressure sensitive label". Packaging Strategies. BNP Media. 14 Apr 2016. Retrieved 4 Jun 2025.
  2. "Savanna Premium Cider is No. 1 in the world. Siyavanna South Ahh". Bizcommunity. Kagiso Media. 6 Jun 2024. Retrieved 4 Jun 2025.
  3. "Cider bottler required increased capacities for its glass line". Food Technology & Manufacturing magazine. Westwick-Farrow Media. 27 Jun 2024. Retrieved 4 Jun 2025.
  4. "Savanna zero alcohol makes its debut". Drinkstuff SA. Foodstuff SA. 10 Apr 2019. Retrieved 4 Jun 2025.