Pear FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is Bulmers Pear being launched in Ireland?
March 1st, 2009
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2. Will it be available in your other markets?
Yes, it will be available under the Magners brand name in GB & Northern Ireland.
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3. In what formats will it be available
Pint Bottles and long neck bottles will be available in the On Trade (pubs / clubs / restaurants). A 500ml can will be available in the Off Trade.
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4. What will the RRP of Bulmers Pear be?
The price will be on par with Bulmers Original.
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5. Does Bulmers Pear have any side effects?
Bulmers Pear contains a significant level of high quality, pear juice. Like prunes, plums and grapes, pears contain naturally occurring substances which, depending on the quantity consumed and the sensitivity of the individual involved, may not agree with every individual.
Bulmers stresses that these ingredients are NATURALLY OCCURING in the Pear Juice and not anything that Bulmers have added to the product.
Like any alcoholic drink, we recommend moderate consumption of Bulmers Pear and every consumer should enjoy it sensibly.
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6. Where are Pears sourced from?
Europe.
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7. What is the difference between Bulmers Pear & Ritz?
Bulmers Pear is a light, fruity pear cider and Ritz is a crisp, wine style dry Perry. Both are made from pears but, as with wines, are developed differently to produce a certain character.
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8. Is Bulmers Pear suitable for vegans/vegetarians?
Yes.
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9. Is Bulmers Pear suitable for diabetics?
No, Bulmers Pear is not suitable for diabetics. However Bulmers Light is suitable for diabetics because of no added sugar; however diabetics are advised to limit their alcohol intake.
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10. Is Bulmers Pear suitable for a gluten free diet?
Yes.
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11. How does Bulmers Pear differentiate from the competition?
- As with Bulmers Original, the raw ingredients that Bulmers source, i.e. the pears, are of the very highest quality available to ensure a high quality taste experience is delivered to the consumer.
- Bulmers Pear is cold filtered which ensures that all impurities are removed, delivering a fresh, full flavoured fruity pear cider.
- It is these factors that have enabled us to produce a pear cider of the highest quality, that consumers prefer.


