Apple cider is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting apple juice, with a history stretching back to Roman times and a strong tradition in the United Kingdom, France, and beyond. The Normans are credited with actively cultivating cider apples and refining cider production in Britain. As cider-making spread globally, new apple varieties emerged, influenced by local terroir-factors such as soil, climate, and geography that shape the character of the apples and, ultimately, the cider itself. Today, cider is crafted in diverse regions, each imparting its own sense of place to the finished drink.