Jabol


Jabol is a slang name for a kind of cheap Polish fruit wine that is made from fermented fruit and is bottled at 8% to 18% alcohol by volume. Its name seems to be derived from jabłko, the Polish word for "apple," which it is often made from. Though it is usually fruit flavoured, it can come in other flavours such as chocolate or mint.
It comes in a variety of containers and is sold under a variety of names.

Slang names

Apart from "jabol" or "jabcok", this beverage has amassed a variety of colourful slang names. Two that are commonly encountered are "sikacz" and "siarkofrut".

History

Jabol is produced by several companies and has been drunk by generations of Poles. It is especially popular in Polish punk culture.

Packaging and price

Jabol is sold in glass and plastic bottles or cartons. It is priced at about 4.50 PLN for a 0.70L bottle. Sometimes a deposit is required on bottles, which is usually 20–30% of the wine price.

In popular culture