Central Europe · WC-022
Apollinaris
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
About this water
Apollinaris is a naturally sparkling mineral water from Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The brand dates to 1852. It is produced by Apollinaris GmbH, part of Coca-Cola. Its bubbles come up with the water from the source. You'll find it in glass and PET. It is hard to find in the US.
Each liter carries 2,500 mg of dissolved minerals, which puts it in the high mineral class. Its largest ion is bicarbonate at 1,800 mg/L, followed by sodium (470) and chloride (130). Hardness works out to 719 mg/L as calcium carbonate. The label gives a pH of 5.9.
Bicarbonate at this level gives a smooth, rounded weight. There is enough sodium to taste a savory, salty edge. Magnesium this high can add a faint bitterness.
- Source
- Apollinaris spring (Ahr valley)
- Source type
- Mineral
- Style
- Sparkling (natural)
- Established
- 1852
- Producer
- Apollinaris GmbH (Coca-Cola)
- Packaging
- Glass, PET
- In the US
- Limited US availability
Expected from the chemistry
Intensely mineral, heavy texture; salty-savory; smooth, chalky bicarbonate weight; faint magnesium bitterness; sharp, lively bubbles.
Cellar note
Called the 'Queen of Table Waters'; famous in Victorian Britain.
Typical analysis
Verified| CalciumCa | 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| MagnesiumMg | 120 | |
| SodiumNa | 470 | |
| PotassiumK | 30 | |
| BicarbonateHCO₃ | 1,800 | |
| SulfateSO₄ | 100 | |
| ChlorideCl | 130 |
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