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Topa

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The brand Topa, a young Basque company based in Bidart (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), began its adventure in 2016 with the aim of producing a craft cider that is proudly Basque, 100% local, and 100% natural. The cider Topa is made from a variety of apples, around 12 different varieties, all untreated and locally grown, to name a few (Anisa, Urteby, Mendiola, Minxuli, etc.). This Basque cider is made according to tradition, with slow, natural fermentation at low temperatures for around four months.

In Basque, Topa means "The Encounter," and that is what its creators prioritize. With this new generation cider, Topa brings a touch of modernity to this historic Basque Country drink, riding the wave of conviviality and moments of relaxation enjoyed with a glass of sparkling cider between the mountains and the ocean.

The development of apple cultivation in the Basque Country officially dates back to the 12th century, and large-scale cider production continued until the 18th century before suddenly declining. It was not until the 1990s that this local drink experienced a resurgence, regaining its privileged place in Basque culture.

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