Kiwi and Lime flavoured cider: Old Mout Cider vs Lidl’s own Kiwi and Lime

March 13, 2023

Dan

I can’t say Kiwi and Lime flavoured cider is my favourite of fruit flavour combos or the one I’d go for straightaway, but I had been eyeing the Lidl immitation for a shopping trips now. It’s quite clear from the branding it’s supposed to be a copy of the popular Old Mout Kiwi and Lime cider, so how do the two compare? Is the Lidl version worth paying less for?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Similarities

Both 4% ABV
Both light golden hue

Old Mout Kiwi & Lime

Natural flavours
Refreshing
Kiwi upfront, with a subtle tart, lime finish.
Vegan friendly
Gluten-free

Lidl’s Kiwi and Lime Cider

Sickly sweet smell
Overpowering vanilla scent
Not as refreshing
Syrupy and doesn’t feel as natural
Vegan Friendly

Both the Lidl and Old Mout Kiwi and Lime flavours stand at a pretty standard 4% ABV (alcohol by volume).

What does Old Mout Kiwi and Lime cider look like?

Old Mout Kiwi and Lime is a light gold with a gentle fizz as its poured into a glass. There isn’t a huge difference between the two ciders, and unfortunately this is not a trend going forward, but one noticeable difference is the size of the carbonation bubbles – Old Mout’s are a lot smaller.

What does Old Mout Kiwi and Lime smell like?

Old Mout’s Kiwi cider has a subtle fruit smell, much fruitier than Lidl’s own version. I’m not hugely experienced in the world of Kiwi’s so I couldn’t really tell you how one should smell. I can tell you whether I like a smell or not though.
I like the smell of this Old Mout and the scent is clearly all natural, as the bottle promotes.

What does Old Mout Kiwi and Lime taste like?

If I was more versed in the flavour of Kiwi, I’d probably tell you that Old Mout Kiwi and Lime tastes like Kiwi, unfortunately I’m not.
I assume it tastes like Kiwi, as its a flavour I’m not familiar with.
I can tell you that it tastes refreshing and pleasant. Like the smell, you can notice this cider is created from natural ingredients. It has a sweet, possibily kiwi start, with the lime cutting through softly at the end.
Take note that that the Old Mout has a stronger Kiwi flavour than lime.

Is Old Mout Kiwi and Lime flavour vegan friendly?

Yes, Old Mout Kiwi and Lime is vegan friendly and also gluten-free thanks to its natural ingredients.

What does Lidl's Kiwi and Lime cider look like?

No surprises here, but Lidl’s Kiwi and Lime has a light golden hue.
In the glass there’s a lot more carbonation fizz. It’s a noticeable difference. The bubbles are much larger and the foam is much thicker, which dissipates quickly and it settles in the wine glass.

What does Lidl's Kiwi and Lime cider smell like?

This is where the differences standout. The smell of this Kiwi and lime cider is sweet with strong aroma of vanilla. Yes…vanilla. It’s overly sweet. Sickly and rich. It smells synthetic, like cheap marshmallows. I can’t say I smell kiwi or much fruit either.

What does Lidl's Kiwi and Lime cider taste like?

Luckily, the taste is a little more subtle compared to its putridly sweet scent.
It’s more tart than Old Mout’s Kiwi and Lime, which comes from its zesty lime flavours and I can’t taste Kiwi as much as I can general fruit.

The bottle uses the word “refreshing” to describe it, but I’m not sure I agree. It’s more syrupy in flavour and texture. Maybe if I didn’t have it’s branded counterpart alongside, it might appear refreshing but Old Mout is much more so.
Lidl’s Kiwi and Lime doesn’t have the natural, clean palate like Old Mout. It has a chalky, almost antacid like afertaste.

Lidl’s version doesn’t list the ingredients on the bottle and there’s no mention of being natural and I think it’s very easy to tell. I’m pretty sure the cider gets its sweetness from sweetners and not the fruit itself – something we don’t agree with at InCider Press! I may be wrong, and happy to be proved so, but I do think its obvious.

Is Lidl's Kiwi and Lime cider vegan-friendly?

Yes, Lidl’s Kiwi and Lime cider is vegan friendly.

Which is better? Lidl's Kiwi and Lime or Old Mout Kiwi & Lime cider?

It’s a no brainer. Old Mout is the clear winner.
It tastes clean, refreshing and natural. The flavours are balanced and you can tell the care is behind it’s creation.

Lidl’s Kiwi and Lime just feels like it was whipped up quickly for the sake of competing with Old Mout, but i’m not convinced the £1.69 is worth the drop in quality.

So Lidl made their Kiwi and Lime cider as a comparison to Old Mout’s Kiwi and Lime cider, but it simply doesn’t compete.