Scrumpy is a type of cider originating in the West of England, particularly the West Country. Traditionally, the dialect term "scrumpy" was used to refer to what was otherwise called "rough", a harsh cider made from unselected apples.

What is the difference between cider and scrumpy?

As nouns the difference between scrumpy and cider

is that scrumpy is (british) a rough cider, normally more alcoholic than usual, and typically produced through natural fermentation while cider is (british|irish|australia|nz|uncountable) an alcoholic, sparkling (carbonated) beverage made from fermented apples.

What does scrumpy mean in English?

noun. a rough dry cider, brewed esp in the West Country.