How popular isOld Mout?
In September 2026, people searched for Old Mout by name about 350 times in New Zealand, a 10.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.1% of all New Zealand apple cider brand searches, placing Old Mout sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about apple cider brands, Old Mout appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Old Mout is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Monteith'sShare of searches 52.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ZefferShare of searches 18.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Peckham'sShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SomersbyShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Old MoutShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top apple cider brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Old Mout was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Old Mout is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zeffer1st
Monteith's2nd
Peckham's3rd
Old Mout4th- Paynter's Cider5th
Somersby–
Strongbow–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Zeffer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Monteith's4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Peckham's4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Old Mout3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Paynter's Cider2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Somersby0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Strongbow0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about apple cider brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which apple cider brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best apple cider brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best apple cider brand in New Zealand for everyday drinking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cider brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“apple cider nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which apple cider brands compete with Old Mout?
Share of searches by month for Monteith's, Zeffer, Peckham's, Somersby, Old Mout. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Monteith's | Zeffer | Peckham's | Somersby | Strongbow | Old Mout | Paynter's Cider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58% | 16% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.9% | 23.3% | 6.5% | 10.9% | 0.93% | 0.93% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 55% | 19.6% | 8.1% | 13% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.3% | 13.9% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 60% | 14.7% | 11.5% | 10% | 0.88% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.9% | 16.5% | 13% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.7% | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.98% |
| May 2026 | 66.8% | 11% | 6.8% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.97% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.6% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 14.5% | 8.9% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.6% | 23.9% | 7.8% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.75% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.1% | 18.7% | 13.7% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.1% | 1.5K | +5% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.7% | 530 | -17.2% | -5.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13.7% | 390 | +85.7% | +5.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.6% | 330 | +17.9% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 1.8% | 50 | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.1% | 30 | -57.1% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 30 | +50% | +0.3 points |
52.1%
Held 1st. 1.5K estimated branded searches, +5% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.
Zeffer18.7%
Held 2nd. 530 estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -5.2 points.
13.7%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, +85.7% vs prior month. Share +5.9 points.
4.
Somersby11.6%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 330 estimated branded searches, +17.9% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
1.8%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Old Mout1.1%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, -57.1% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
1.1%
Held 7th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
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How has branded search demand for Old Mout changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Old Mout in New Zealand fell from 390 to 350.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Old Mout’s share of searches among apple cider brands in New Zealand decreased from 2.3% to 1.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Old Mout’s share of searches among apple cider brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 0.93% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Old Mout fell from 5th to 6th among apple cider brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand apple cider brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Peckham's overtook Somersby to rank 3rd among apple cider brands in New Zealand, with 13.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Somersby gained share of searches among apple cider brands in New Zealand, from 10.4% to 11.6%.

In September 2026, Zeffer lost share of searches among apple cider brands in New Zealand, from 23.9% to 18.7%.

In September 2026, Old Mout lost share of searches among apple cider brands in New Zealand, from 2.6% to 1.1%.

Monteith's’ share of searches among apple cider brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 62.6% to 52.1% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Strongbow rose from 6th to 5th among apple cider brands in New Zealand.
How are Old Mout’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Old Mout’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- old mout
- old mout cider
- oldmout
- oldmout cider
Who owns Old Mout?
Old Mout is owned by
DB Breweries. Brandwave also tracks
Tuatara,
DB Export,
Export Gold,
Monteith's,
Rekorderlig and
Tui, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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Where does Old Mout compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cider brands | 7th of 12 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
| Apple cider brands | 6th of 7 | 1.1% | Shown above |

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