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There's a belief that some form of cider was made by Vikings in Norway, and today, its growing popularity has people convinced it's the country's national drink

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Tags: drinks, history, norway, alcohol, cider, middle ages, vikings, cultural heritage, mythology.norse, author.amy mcpherson, source.bbc travel
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230920-the-rebirth-of-norways-cider-tradition

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Title
The rebirth of Norway's cider tradition
Authors
Amy McPherson
Word count
1253 words

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    OmgBoom
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    So based on the article it sounds like they are basing the idea that Vikings drank cider on... the fact that they had apples and liked alcohol lol. Seems kinda flimsy, the article doesn't mention...

    So based on the article it sounds like they are basing the idea that Vikings drank cider on... the fact that they had apples and liked alcohol lol. Seems kinda flimsy, the article doesn't mention any archeological evidence other than someone being buried with a bushel of apples and I'm guessing there isn't any mention of cider in the viking sagas or other sources.

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    1. boon
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      I find this all the more bizarre given the very well known Viking drink in Mead.

      I find this all the more bizarre given the very well known Viking drink in Mead.

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