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After 1000 posted reviews, countless more ciders t After 1000 posted reviews, countless more ciders tried and almost 10 years of this page, we’ve had a lot of time to reflect on the ciders that have shaped our journey. The past week we posted our top 5 and gave detailed explanations of why they were so important to us and to Ontario cider as a whole. Now we want to expand this list to our top 10 to share 5 more vital and influential Ontario ciders we’ve encountered over the last years. Now of course, we’ve tried so many incredible ciders made here in Ontario, we really are so blessed to live in an area with spectacular cidermakers who have something for everyone. But these 10 we feel have really have shaped the discourse in the province and have stood the test of time. 1000 reviews and countless memories. We look forward to many more adventures to come. The top 10: 🍎 @countycider - A Tortured Path 🍎 @westavenuecider - Cherriosity 🍎 @duntrooncyderhouse - Empire Extra Dry 🍎 @revelcider - Spirit of the Woods 🍎 @coldcreekvineyards - Cuvée Madeline 🍎 @steeltownciderco - Session Cider 🍎 @spirittreecider - Draught Cider 🍎 @duxburycider - Tilted Barn Hopped 🍎 @niagaracider - Rose Gold Berry Soaked 🍎 @lochmorciderco - Pommeau #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Rounding out our Top 5 best and most influential c Rounding out our Top 5 best and most influential ciders from the last 10 years should be an obvious choice to anybody who has followed our page in the last 5 years. This cider and this maker means a lot to us here at The Cider Crate and the impact they have had on us has been truly transformational to our page and love of Ontario cider. Cold Creek opened their doors in the early days of the pandemic, summer of 2020. Right from the start, we knew they would be different. And oh were we right on that one. Their first cider, the Cuvée Madeline, was an unparalleled beauty in the province and a stunning primary offering on its own. The inspiration for cuvée draws on Irish and Brittany, France cider making traditions and it shows. You get a lively carbonation that is quite effervescent to the palate. Quickly you get a complex, layered caramelized and baked apple base that is a rich experience for the senses. A driving acidity and semi-gripping tannins add mouthfeel. Some natural sugars tease and brighten the tastebuds. You can taste the barreling room their ciders are aged in, with balanced cellaring notes within. The 2019 Cuvée Madeline was their first vintage, but not their last - it has made a repeat appearance every year since. While every year has its unique characteristics, the essence and body of this cider remains consistent. Drawing from rudimentary practices and a nostalgia for old world cider making, they also fuse the modern spirit of Prince Edward County into their craft. This is one of the most sophisticated and romantic ciders we’ve encountered in Ontario. And owners Chris and Sylvia are some of the most welcoming people you will ever meet - you become apart of their story once you walk through their tasting room doors. This cider really upped what good and traditionally-based cider making can be in Ontario for us. And every other cider style they’ve crafted since, you can see the quality and homage to other old world cider making styles in them too. The Cuvée Madeline changed the narrative for us. There could be no top 5 without it. #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider
Hi - it’s Barry from @cidercidreca to write toda Hi - it’s Barry from @cidercidreca to write today’s Top 5 entry, as it’s my personal all time favourite. The Spirit of the Woods by @revelcider has a special place in my history of cider, not just because its from my hometown of Guelph, Ontario, but also it was the first offering to make me really say “wow that’s unique”. Tariq, the founder and owner of Revel Cider setup shop in Guelph in 2016, and was one of the first places we took a tour of. Seeing his space grow from a plan to a power house of a producer, to now adding in a gorgeous taproom to showcase their product has been fantastic and quite the ride. That product has found itself all over the world, as he has create a cult following of types. You can see a few of our tours with photo’s and interviews on our www.thecidercrate.com account and podcast. Spirit of the Woods was one of the first in the 100+ offerings that we have sampled, and remains at the top of my personal list because of its one of a kind unique sensation found from the gin - a bountiful flavour of botanicals and deep and intense apple base. It almost feels like it is chilled, even at room temperature. This is often the “go to” when asked what my favourite cider is, which of course, like pets it’s hard to choose. This cider was everywhere for a few years and it really broke some barriers in Ontario on how experimental you can be with cider as your base. It won tons of awards. It was one of the ciders to really break through to many bars and lead the charge for the cider revolution from 2015 on in Ontario. We don’t think Revel has released this one in a few years now, seeing we last had it in 2021, but consider this post our petition to bring it back. Revel many times revisits past favourites so maybe one we can sample this beauty (and stock up on it) once again ✨ . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Sometimes you only need one apple variety to make Sometimes you only need one apple variety to make a masterpiece. The simple can become complex. A canvas of one can become a painting of colour. From the first sip, the @duntrooncyderhouse Empire Extra Dry cyder had us in its grip. In fact, when it was released back in 2021, it had a chokehold on the entire Ontario cider community. With no added sugar, it’s an extra dry cider as the name suggests, but it leans a bit on some natural sugars. The empires make this an extra, extra crisp experience, providing for immense refreshment every sip. It’s so bright and clean, without a fault to be found. Some pleasant acidity, tartness and tannin rounds out this experience for one of depth and tons of apple characteristics. It’s incredible how much they derived from just one variety. This cider really opened our eyes to the complexity and appeal of single varietal ciders. One may assume they are static and limited to only a key characteristic or two. But this explosion of crispness and layers, is a spectacular expression of many flavour and body notes. This cider has stayed with us since, being a prime example of what defines and makes Ontario ciders so great. That’s why it’s in our top 5 of the last 10 years. 
. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Our next pick for one of our top 5 best and most i Our next pick for one of our top 5 best and most influential ciders these last 10 years probably needs no introduction. I am certain most of our followers have tried this cider and love it just as much. The @westavenuecider Cherriosity is a key Ontario cider for many reasons. I remember first trying this cider a cold night in Toronto at @bar_volo back maybe 9 years ago now. It was half price bottle day and it came in a beautiful bottle. I had not yet tried a West Avenue cider, but they had quite a few to choose from. And it was like nothing I’ve ever tried before. It’s dry, but still bright. A bit funky and cellared tasting but yet clean and vivid. Both apple and cherry simultaneously exploding with flavour but also balanced and in harmony with one another. Its brilliance also lies partially in how well they use local ingredients. Old world apples from their orchard. Cherries from the nearby Niagara region that grows them so pristinely. They have a motto to keep things as local as possible, and it shows in this cider. It’s delicious. It’s memorable. And it’s been around for so many years now, never wavering in quality. It might even be one of the first commercially available cherry ciders in Ontario. West Avenue defines what tradition meets innovation means. They stay true to their values, but also they explore all the possibilities their land offers. West Avenue is a pinnacle Ontario cidery for many well deserved reasons. And the Cherriosity is the enduring embodiment of all those good reasons. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
In honour of 1000 reviews at thecidercrate.com and In honour of 1000 reviews at thecidercrate.com and the website being almost 10 years old, we decided to pick our top 5 Ontario ciders that have stood out above the rest for their excellent taste, quality and the influence they have had on not only us in growing as cider fans, but also being positively impactful to the Ontario Craft Cider industry as well. These ciders have stood the test of time and have such a lasting meaning and importance. It should be absolutely no surprise that @countycider A Tortured Path is on this list. This cider means an incredible amount to us and to so many others. County Cider was the first cidery we visited when we started touring in 2016. We met Grant Howes and Jen Dean who gave us a wonderful tour and interview, and they treated us with great respect despite us knowing so little about cider at this point. This interview with Grant was actually one of the last he did before he passed in 2017, so hearing the voice of the Grandfather of Cider in Ontario can still ring clear today. A Tortured Path is certifiably one of the first ciders in Ontario to use grafted UK cider apples, and it was inspired by traditional Somerset ciders. It’s a wonderfully complex blend of apples that’s super crisp, tannic and with a gripping but still balanced acidity. It’s an education on hundreds of years of traditional cider making in a bottle. With County being the first cider maker in Ontario, they have helped support so many other cidermakers over the years, making them true legends in the industry. A Tortured Path was also Grant’s “baby” as so many will fondly remember. Every time we have a pint of A Tortured Path at County Cider, it’s nostalgic, transformative and yet still so comforting. It lead the way for so many Ontario cidermakers to follow suit and also draw inspiration from traditional production areas in Europe, here in the province. In short, it’s iconic and it has remained so after all these years. Thank you, County Cider. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario
*contest closed* We just hit 1000 reviews on the *contest closed* We just hit 1000 reviews on thecidercrate.com and to celebrate, we are doing a contest with our good friends at @coldcreekvineyards in Prince Edward County, as they consistently make some of our absolute favourite ciders in Ontario 🍎❤️ The prize: a guided cider tasting for 2, which includes a tour through their rustic barrel room and a visit with their barnyard animals! You can claim this prize during their 2025 open season, which will need to be arranged in advance. To enter: 1. You must follow @coldcreekvineyards & @thecidercrate 2. Like this post and tag a friend in the comments (may enter as many times as you wish with unique tags) 3. Entries only on Instagram will be considered. 4. Must be 19+ to enter. No travel or accommodation provided. Contest closes Sunday, January 26th at 11:59pm. We will never ask for credit card or any personal identifiying numbers to enter. Winner will be contacted via DM by The Cider Crate and they will connected to Cold Creek Vineyards to arrange a time to claim the prize. 
. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Today we hit a major milestone - almost 10 years i Today we hit a major milestone - almost 10 years in the making! We just posted our 1000th cider review to thecidercrate.com 🎉 To break it down a bit: 🍎 120/135 Ontario cidermakers represented here + 8 that have since closed 🍎 27 unique and growing Quebec cidermakers reviews posted here 🍎 Reviews from all 3 Maritime provinces, BC + Alberta 🍎 10 American and growing companies represented also 🍎 A selection of global cider makers here too Thank you to everyone who has followed us, given us product and/or their time, and allowed us to do this for so long. We ain’t stopping anytime soon either! We decided to post @generationsciderco for our 1000th as they are the last new cider maker from Ontario we got the pleasure to visit and try. We pride ourselves on showcasing small and upcoming cidermakers in Ontario. 5th generation farmers and siblings decided to finally make some cider at their orchards that have been operating since 1910 - the year in the name of this cider, 1910 Original. Dry, it’s full of pulpy, sharp apples that are bright, semi-crisp and a bit funky at times too. Reviews posted almost daily to our website and our Facebook page! Discover a new favourite from our wall of ciders that includes our tasting notes, product info and much more on each “profile”. 
. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
It’s a perry nice day to have some pears in your It’s a perry nice day to have some pears in your drink 🍐🍐 Always a fan of the @howellroadciderco Pear. It’s a well balanced and pear flavour-forward choice. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Whenever we are in the Niagara region, we make sur Whenever we are in the Niagara region, we make sure to support the good students at the @nctwinery by buying their latest crafted ciders. And guess what friends - they are good! They are on par with experienced cidermakers! And even one year, their Dr. Pepper inspired cider was our top cider of the year. On our latest trip, we picked up 2 from their new series - their Taylor Road Ciders named after the road the college is on. Here we have their Cherry Cider. It’s a natural choice to celebrate a prime agricultural resource for the region. Now this one is carbonated!! It was a bit lively when it opened, so do so with care. This is a heavily sparkling offering - it could be a very good substitute for sparkling wines or other sparkling ciders. What is unique is the cherry fruit infusion - typically they are straight apple from what we’ve seen. Now it’s a light touch but it adds a dry and tart layer within. The carbonation is very effervescent and it overtakes the palate for a lot of the journey - both mouthfeel and the tonic-like notes from it. You only really distinguish the cherries and sharp apples in the finish, once the bubbles have reduced. It ends on a semi-crisp apple that stays whole. Support the students so they can continue their learning. We look forward to what their futures may bring 🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓 Tags

. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Tell people you went to Paris but don’t necessar Tell people you went to Paris but don’t necessarily tell them which Paris… keep ‘em guessing! Back this Fall, we travelled from London (Ontario) to Paris (Ontario) in a single day, and our last stop was to the @parisbeerco. Among their very tasty and unique beers, is their Farmed & Brewed Dry-Hopped Cider. Made with all local ingredients - including a raw wildflower honey - this is a very bright and fun cider, that we think many cider and beers fans would all like. It’s a very tropical experience, we got a lot of starfruit notes within and only a touch of bitterness to be found. Apples are semi-crisp and have a bit of a funkiness to them also. The honey is a light presence but it seems to make the cider more uplifting overall. A great spot with excellent food and vibes. A trip worthy of your next Southern Ontario road trip! Review now live at www.thecidercrate.com 
. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
I think most of us can agree - the only good thing I think most of us can agree - the only good thing about winter are the warming and winter-inspired drinks, right? ❄️🥶☃️ Helloooo to this maple syrupy & spiced beauty from Massachusetts, @stormalongcider. 
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Inspired by the retsina wines of Greece, @revelcid Inspired by the retsina wines of Greece, @revelcider brings forth an inspired cider choice in their Wax On. 🇬🇷 Made with locally foraged spruce and local beeswax, this 6.5% cider is aged for 6 months in specially-coated barrels. Upfront, you get a quick herby punch to the senses but as the cider goes on, the spruce becomes more defined and it lingers awhile - it even stays on the breath for exhales. The apples start out sour and funky, but become brighter and more balanced towards the finish. The beeswax comes off as a bit earthy and it adds body, but it well compliments the other elements within. We can always count on 3 things from Revel - quality, creativity and their small batch bottles to sell out very quickly! We had got their last bottle at their taproom and it’s sold out online, but maybe they know of some bottle shops that have it still in case you’re interested? . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Do you save special bottles of ciders for special Do you save special bottles of ciders for special occasions? I sure do and I did with this beautiful bottle of Maple Pommeau from @lochmorciderco for my birthday today! 17%, this pommeau does not mess around, abv or flavoure wise. Barrel-aged, it’s a fortified offering that mixes apple juice and apple brandy. Well know for their original Pommeau (hello multiple award winner), in years since, they created a few different spinoffs, including this maple infused choice. This one is a silent killer, it tastes boozy but not 17% boozy. Right from the start, you get a sweet, caramelized base and the delightful maple notes. It becomes more maple in the finish, staying and lingering on it. It’s basically liquid maple candies in booze form if you ask us. Pommeaus and typically all fortified ciders age well, so it’s a great choice to save for an opportune moment. Typically, this comes out every year around March for Maple Fest in Prince Edward County where lots of cideries, wineries and other businesses open with maple-focused offerings. So maybe we can expect another release in 2 months? If only the age I was turning today was closer to 17, than what I actually am turning today, [redacted]. But if I’m aging half as good as this Pommeau, I’ll take it. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
If you’ve ever met my corgis - or any corgis, re If you’ve ever met my corgis - or any corgis, really - you’ll know they are sassy canines. Like my little Adelaide here who fits the name of this cider well. Sassy Bitch by @hounds.of.erie.winery is a delicate but impactful creation - just like my lady corgi here. Gently infused raspberry on their crisp apple base, makes for a delightful and effervescent experience overall. Elevated but still approachable. Really, good for many settings, including dessert pairings. The whole lineup Hounds of Erie ciders and wines are fabulous. And the fact they are so dog oriented and friendly at their estate is so amazing also ❤️🐾 . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Old apple tree, old apple tree; We’ve come to wa Old apple tree, old apple tree; We’ve come to wassail thee 🍎🥂 Happy Wassail to all my fellow cider enthusiasts! ❤️ Traditionally, the wassail is celebrated on Twelfth Night, which is either January 5th or 6th, and it has a long history to it of gatherings in orchards to ward away evil spirits and endure a good harvest for the upcoming year and season. Wassail also is a type of spiced drink, be it cider, wine or ale. And we think the good people at @heartwoodcidery have captured the essence of this season and drink very well in their Wassail Cider. A rich blend of spices - including ginger and cayenne for a mild heat infusion - come together in harmony on a woodsy, wild-tasting apple base. Warming to the body and the soul, this cider really speaks beyond the flavour notes on the palate - it has purpose and is very well intentioned. You feel connected to the trees and forest it comes from while drinking it. With the wassailing bowl, we’ll drink unto thee ✨ . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Looking forward to my second @pickcider @ciderconf Looking forward to my second @pickcider @ciderconference in Chicago next month! Who else will be there?! 🎉🍎🥂 If any Canadians are looking for accommodation still, @cidercidreca has a couple of rooms in “Canada House” - a grouping of rooms all together for a good price. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
The new year always starts in darkness but it is u The new year always starts in darkness but it is us who makes it light right away, by being with loved ones and celebrating the promise of the next 12 months collectively. ✨ Ending the year with a stellar choice from @banjocider - their Bonfire Fire Cider. If you don’t know what a fire cider is, it’s not a very common style, but it should be. Fortified like an ice cider, instead of allowing sugars to concentrate in the freezing cold, fire ciders are done so with heat. Many times with a maple syrup evaporator like this has been crafted with. Bonfire has a thick, syrupy body that is bursting with baked and roasted apple notes. Smoky notes smoulder on the palate for awhile… well after the other characteristics disappear. Sweet, it shows its backsweetened maple syrupy characteristics very vividly in the finish. Cheers to our final cider of the year, to our friends at Banjo and to all of you, happy new year and have a wonderful evening 🎉

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2024 was a truly stellar year for ciders. The sect 2024 was a truly stellar year for ciders. The sector is alive and well with innovation, creativity and quality. While we tried so many great ciders the past year, these 10 really stuck out to us as memorable and incredible ❤️
The Cider Crate’s Best Cider of 2024 - @domaine_ The Cider Crate’s Best Cider of 2024 - @domaine_heritage Abbott’s Corner 🏆 We’ve tried hundreds of ciders this past year, and we can confidently place our best cider of 2024 to new cider maker in Frelighsburg, Quebec, Domaine Héritage 🍎💛 Making their debut at @soifdecidre, they have a portfolio of 3 well crafted ciders, but to us the Abbott’s Corner is pure magic. ✨ This cider is the quintessential Quebecois and Canadian cider experience in a bottle. You’ve got a blend of bright Cortland and McIntosh apples for the base, well showcasing two of the most historically used cider apples in the province in a brilliant and extra crisp fashion. Then to round out this beauty, it’s aged in ice cider barrels, another of Quebec’s most important gifts to the cider world. This barreling gives it a boozy and astringent body, with some of the rich sweetness and a lot of depth you’d find in an ice cider on its own. You get acidic apples, brown sugar/maple syrup-like notes from the barreling. And everything working so well in harmony. A cider that is unique, complex but still so easy to drink, it’s honestly a dream cider for Canadian Cider fans, but really any true cider aficionado. It’s a kind of cider that can make you fall in love with ciders all over again. Can make it feel like the first time you ever tried a cider, like you’re drinking cider as it should be. And it really makes you nostalgic for the yesteryears of traditional cider making. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime #cidreduquebec #jaimelecidreqc
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After 1000 posted reviews, countless more ciders t After 1000 posted reviews, countless more ciders tried and almost 10 years of this page, we’ve had a lot of time to reflect on the ciders that have shaped our journey. The past week we posted our top 5 and gave detailed explanations of why they were so important to us and to Ontario cider as a whole. Now we want to expand this list to our top 10 to share 5 more vital and influential Ontario ciders we’ve encountered over the last years. Now of course, we’ve tried so many incredible ciders made here in Ontario, we really are so blessed to live in an area with spectacular cidermakers who have something for everyone. But these 10 we feel have really have shaped the discourse in the province and have stood the test of time. 1000 reviews and countless memories. We look forward to many more adventures to come. The top 10: 🍎 @countycider - A Tortured Path 🍎 @westavenuecider - Cherriosity 🍎 @duntrooncyderhouse - Empire Extra Dry 🍎 @revelcider - Spirit of the Woods 🍎 @coldcreekvineyards - Cuvée Madeline 🍎 @steeltownciderco - Session Cider 🍎 @spirittreecider - Draught Cider 🍎 @duxburycider - Tilted Barn Hopped 🍎 @niagaracider - Rose Gold Berry Soaked 🍎 @lochmorciderco - Pommeau #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Rounding out our Top 5 best and most influential c Rounding out our Top 5 best and most influential ciders from the last 10 years should be an obvious choice to anybody who has followed our page in the last 5 years. This cider and this maker means a lot to us here at The Cider Crate and the impact they have had on us has been truly transformational to our page and love of Ontario cider. Cold Creek opened their doors in the early days of the pandemic, summer of 2020. Right from the start, we knew they would be different. And oh were we right on that one. Their first cider, the Cuvée Madeline, was an unparalleled beauty in the province and a stunning primary offering on its own. The inspiration for cuvée draws on Irish and Brittany, France cider making traditions and it shows. You get a lively carbonation that is quite effervescent to the palate. Quickly you get a complex, layered caramelized and baked apple base that is a rich experience for the senses. A driving acidity and semi-gripping tannins add mouthfeel. Some natural sugars tease and brighten the tastebuds. You can taste the barreling room their ciders are aged in, with balanced cellaring notes within. The 2019 Cuvée Madeline was their first vintage, but not their last - it has made a repeat appearance every year since. While every year has its unique characteristics, the essence and body of this cider remains consistent. Drawing from rudimentary practices and a nostalgia for old world cider making, they also fuse the modern spirit of Prince Edward County into their craft. This is one of the most sophisticated and romantic ciders we’ve encountered in Ontario. And owners Chris and Sylvia are some of the most welcoming people you will ever meet - you become apart of their story once you walk through their tasting room doors. This cider really upped what good and traditionally-based cider making can be in Ontario for us. And every other cider style they’ve crafted since, you can see the quality and homage to other old world cider making styles in them too. The Cuvée Madeline changed the narrative for us. There could be no top 5 without it. #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider
Hi - it’s Barry from @cidercidreca to write toda Hi - it’s Barry from @cidercidreca to write today’s Top 5 entry, as it’s my personal all time favourite. The Spirit of the Woods by @revelcider has a special place in my history of cider, not just because its from my hometown of Guelph, Ontario, but also it was the first offering to make me really say “wow that’s unique”. Tariq, the founder and owner of Revel Cider setup shop in Guelph in 2016, and was one of the first places we took a tour of. Seeing his space grow from a plan to a power house of a producer, to now adding in a gorgeous taproom to showcase their product has been fantastic and quite the ride. That product has found itself all over the world, as he has create a cult following of types. You can see a few of our tours with photo’s and interviews on our www.thecidercrate.com account and podcast. Spirit of the Woods was one of the first in the 100+ offerings that we have sampled, and remains at the top of my personal list because of its one of a kind unique sensation found from the gin - a bountiful flavour of botanicals and deep and intense apple base. It almost feels like it is chilled, even at room temperature. This is often the “go to” when asked what my favourite cider is, which of course, like pets it’s hard to choose. This cider was everywhere for a few years and it really broke some barriers in Ontario on how experimental you can be with cider as your base. It won tons of awards. It was one of the ciders to really break through to many bars and lead the charge for the cider revolution from 2015 on in Ontario. We don’t think Revel has released this one in a few years now, seeing we last had it in 2021, but consider this post our petition to bring it back. Revel many times revisits past favourites so maybe one we can sample this beauty (and stock up on it) once again ✨ . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Sometimes you only need one apple variety to make Sometimes you only need one apple variety to make a masterpiece. The simple can become complex. A canvas of one can become a painting of colour. From the first sip, the @duntrooncyderhouse Empire Extra Dry cyder had us in its grip. In fact, when it was released back in 2021, it had a chokehold on the entire Ontario cider community. With no added sugar, it’s an extra dry cider as the name suggests, but it leans a bit on some natural sugars. The empires make this an extra, extra crisp experience, providing for immense refreshment every sip. It’s so bright and clean, without a fault to be found. Some pleasant acidity, tartness and tannin rounds out this experience for one of depth and tons of apple characteristics. It’s incredible how much they derived from just one variety. This cider really opened our eyes to the complexity and appeal of single varietal ciders. One may assume they are static and limited to only a key characteristic or two. But this explosion of crispness and layers, is a spectacular expression of many flavour and body notes. This cider has stayed with us since, being a prime example of what defines and makes Ontario ciders so great. That’s why it’s in our top 5 of the last 10 years. 
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Our next pick for one of our top 5 best and most i Our next pick for one of our top 5 best and most influential ciders these last 10 years probably needs no introduction. I am certain most of our followers have tried this cider and love it just as much. The @westavenuecider Cherriosity is a key Ontario cider for many reasons. I remember first trying this cider a cold night in Toronto at @bar_volo back maybe 9 years ago now. It was half price bottle day and it came in a beautiful bottle. I had not yet tried a West Avenue cider, but they had quite a few to choose from. And it was like nothing I’ve ever tried before. It’s dry, but still bright. A bit funky and cellared tasting but yet clean and vivid. Both apple and cherry simultaneously exploding with flavour but also balanced and in harmony with one another. Its brilliance also lies partially in how well they use local ingredients. Old world apples from their orchard. Cherries from the nearby Niagara region that grows them so pristinely. They have a motto to keep things as local as possible, and it shows in this cider. It’s delicious. It’s memorable. And it’s been around for so many years now, never wavering in quality. It might even be one of the first commercially available cherry ciders in Ontario. West Avenue defines what tradition meets innovation means. They stay true to their values, but also they explore all the possibilities their land offers. West Avenue is a pinnacle Ontario cidery for many well deserved reasons. And the Cherriosity is the enduring embodiment of all those good reasons. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
In honour of 1000 reviews at thecidercrate.com and In honour of 1000 reviews at thecidercrate.com and the website being almost 10 years old, we decided to pick our top 5 Ontario ciders that have stood out above the rest for their excellent taste, quality and the influence they have had on not only us in growing as cider fans, but also being positively impactful to the Ontario Craft Cider industry as well. These ciders have stood the test of time and have such a lasting meaning and importance. It should be absolutely no surprise that @countycider A Tortured Path is on this list. This cider means an incredible amount to us and to so many others. County Cider was the first cidery we visited when we started touring in 2016. We met Grant Howes and Jen Dean who gave us a wonderful tour and interview, and they treated us with great respect despite us knowing so little about cider at this point. This interview with Grant was actually one of the last he did before he passed in 2017, so hearing the voice of the Grandfather of Cider in Ontario can still ring clear today. A Tortured Path is certifiably one of the first ciders in Ontario to use grafted UK cider apples, and it was inspired by traditional Somerset ciders. It’s a wonderfully complex blend of apples that’s super crisp, tannic and with a gripping but still balanced acidity. It’s an education on hundreds of years of traditional cider making in a bottle. With County being the first cider maker in Ontario, they have helped support so many other cidermakers over the years, making them true legends in the industry. A Tortured Path was also Grant’s “baby” as so many will fondly remember. Every time we have a pint of A Tortured Path at County Cider, it’s nostalgic, transformative and yet still so comforting. It lead the way for so many Ontario cidermakers to follow suit and also draw inspiration from traditional production areas in Europe, here in the province. In short, it’s iconic and it has remained so after all these years. Thank you, County Cider. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario
*contest closed* We just hit 1000 reviews on the *contest closed* We just hit 1000 reviews on thecidercrate.com and to celebrate, we are doing a contest with our good friends at @coldcreekvineyards in Prince Edward County, as they consistently make some of our absolute favourite ciders in Ontario 🍎❤️ The prize: a guided cider tasting for 2, which includes a tour through their rustic barrel room and a visit with their barnyard animals! You can claim this prize during their 2025 open season, which will need to be arranged in advance. To enter: 1. You must follow @coldcreekvineyards & @thecidercrate 2. Like this post and tag a friend in the comments (may enter as many times as you wish with unique tags) 3. Entries only on Instagram will be considered. 4. Must be 19+ to enter. No travel or accommodation provided. Contest closes Sunday, January 26th at 11:59pm. We will never ask for credit card or any personal identifiying numbers to enter. Winner will be contacted via DM by The Cider Crate and they will connected to Cold Creek Vineyards to arrange a time to claim the prize. 
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Today we hit a major milestone - almost 10 years i Today we hit a major milestone - almost 10 years in the making! We just posted our 1000th cider review to thecidercrate.com 🎉 To break it down a bit: 🍎 120/135 Ontario cidermakers represented here + 8 that have since closed 🍎 27 unique and growing Quebec cidermakers reviews posted here 🍎 Reviews from all 3 Maritime provinces, BC + Alberta 🍎 10 American and growing companies represented also 🍎 A selection of global cider makers here too Thank you to everyone who has followed us, given us product and/or their time, and allowed us to do this for so long. We ain’t stopping anytime soon either! We decided to post @generationsciderco for our 1000th as they are the last new cider maker from Ontario we got the pleasure to visit and try. We pride ourselves on showcasing small and upcoming cidermakers in Ontario. 5th generation farmers and siblings decided to finally make some cider at their orchards that have been operating since 1910 - the year in the name of this cider, 1910 Original. Dry, it’s full of pulpy, sharp apples that are bright, semi-crisp and a bit funky at times too. Reviews posted almost daily to our website and our Facebook page! Discover a new favourite from our wall of ciders that includes our tasting notes, product info and much more on each “profile”. 
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It’s a perry nice day to have some pears in your It’s a perry nice day to have some pears in your drink 🍐🍐 Always a fan of the @howellroadciderco Pear. It’s a well balanced and pear flavour-forward choice. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Whenever we are in the Niagara region, we make sur Whenever we are in the Niagara region, we make sure to support the good students at the @nctwinery by buying their latest crafted ciders. And guess what friends - they are good! They are on par with experienced cidermakers! And even one year, their Dr. Pepper inspired cider was our top cider of the year. On our latest trip, we picked up 2 from their new series - their Taylor Road Ciders named after the road the college is on. Here we have their Cherry Cider. It’s a natural choice to celebrate a prime agricultural resource for the region. Now this one is carbonated!! It was a bit lively when it opened, so do so with care. This is a heavily sparkling offering - it could be a very good substitute for sparkling wines or other sparkling ciders. What is unique is the cherry fruit infusion - typically they are straight apple from what we’ve seen. Now it’s a light touch but it adds a dry and tart layer within. The carbonation is very effervescent and it overtakes the palate for a lot of the journey - both mouthfeel and the tonic-like notes from it. You only really distinguish the cherries and sharp apples in the finish, once the bubbles have reduced. It ends on a semi-crisp apple that stays whole. Support the students so they can continue their learning. We look forward to what their futures may bring 🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓 Tags

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Tell people you went to Paris but don’t necessar Tell people you went to Paris but don’t necessarily tell them which Paris… keep ‘em guessing! Back this Fall, we travelled from London (Ontario) to Paris (Ontario) in a single day, and our last stop was to the @parisbeerco. Among their very tasty and unique beers, is their Farmed & Brewed Dry-Hopped Cider. Made with all local ingredients - including a raw wildflower honey - this is a very bright and fun cider, that we think many cider and beers fans would all like. It’s a very tropical experience, we got a lot of starfruit notes within and only a touch of bitterness to be found. Apples are semi-crisp and have a bit of a funkiness to them also. The honey is a light presence but it seems to make the cider more uplifting overall. A great spot with excellent food and vibes. A trip worthy of your next Southern Ontario road trip! Review now live at www.thecidercrate.com 
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I think most of us can agree - the only good thing I think most of us can agree - the only good thing about winter are the warming and winter-inspired drinks, right? ❄️🥶☃️ Helloooo to this maple syrupy & spiced beauty from Massachusetts, @stormalongcider. 
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Inspired by the retsina wines of Greece, @revelcid Inspired by the retsina wines of Greece, @revelcider brings forth an inspired cider choice in their Wax On. 🇬🇷 Made with locally foraged spruce and local beeswax, this 6.5% cider is aged for 6 months in specially-coated barrels. Upfront, you get a quick herby punch to the senses but as the cider goes on, the spruce becomes more defined and it lingers awhile - it even stays on the breath for exhales. The apples start out sour and funky, but become brighter and more balanced towards the finish. The beeswax comes off as a bit earthy and it adds body, but it well compliments the other elements within. We can always count on 3 things from Revel - quality, creativity and their small batch bottles to sell out very quickly! We had got their last bottle at their taproom and it’s sold out online, but maybe they know of some bottle shops that have it still in case you’re interested? . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Do you save special bottles of ciders for special Do you save special bottles of ciders for special occasions? I sure do and I did with this beautiful bottle of Maple Pommeau from @lochmorciderco for my birthday today! 17%, this pommeau does not mess around, abv or flavoure wise. Barrel-aged, it’s a fortified offering that mixes apple juice and apple brandy. Well know for their original Pommeau (hello multiple award winner), in years since, they created a few different spinoffs, including this maple infused choice. This one is a silent killer, it tastes boozy but not 17% boozy. Right from the start, you get a sweet, caramelized base and the delightful maple notes. It becomes more maple in the finish, staying and lingering on it. It’s basically liquid maple candies in booze form if you ask us. Pommeaus and typically all fortified ciders age well, so it’s a great choice to save for an opportune moment. Typically, this comes out every year around March for Maple Fest in Prince Edward County where lots of cideries, wineries and other businesses open with maple-focused offerings. So maybe we can expect another release in 2 months? If only the age I was turning today was closer to 17, than what I actually am turning today, [redacted]. But if I’m aging half as good as this Pommeau, I’ll take it. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
If you’ve ever met my corgis - or any corgis, re If you’ve ever met my corgis - or any corgis, really - you’ll know they are sassy canines. Like my little Adelaide here who fits the name of this cider well. Sassy Bitch by @hounds.of.erie.winery is a delicate but impactful creation - just like my lady corgi here. Gently infused raspberry on their crisp apple base, makes for a delightful and effervescent experience overall. Elevated but still approachable. Really, good for many settings, including dessert pairings. The whole lineup Hounds of Erie ciders and wines are fabulous. And the fact they are so dog oriented and friendly at their estate is so amazing also ❤️🐾 . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Old apple tree, old apple tree; We’ve come to wa Old apple tree, old apple tree; We’ve come to wassail thee 🍎🥂 Happy Wassail to all my fellow cider enthusiasts! ❤️ Traditionally, the wassail is celebrated on Twelfth Night, which is either January 5th or 6th, and it has a long history to it of gatherings in orchards to ward away evil spirits and endure a good harvest for the upcoming year and season. Wassail also is a type of spiced drink, be it cider, wine or ale. And we think the good people at @heartwoodcidery have captured the essence of this season and drink very well in their Wassail Cider. A rich blend of spices - including ginger and cayenne for a mild heat infusion - come together in harmony on a woodsy, wild-tasting apple base. Warming to the body and the soul, this cider really speaks beyond the flavour notes on the palate - it has purpose and is very well intentioned. You feel connected to the trees and forest it comes from while drinking it. With the wassailing bowl, we’ll drink unto thee ✨ . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Looking forward to my second @pickcider @ciderconf Looking forward to my second @pickcider @ciderconference in Chicago next month! Who else will be there?! 🎉🍎🥂 If any Canadians are looking for accommodation still, @cidercidreca has a couple of rooms in “Canada House” - a grouping of rooms all together for a good price. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
The new year always starts in darkness but it is u The new year always starts in darkness but it is us who makes it light right away, by being with loved ones and celebrating the promise of the next 12 months collectively. ✨ Ending the year with a stellar choice from @banjocider - their Bonfire Fire Cider. If you don’t know what a fire cider is, it’s not a very common style, but it should be. Fortified like an ice cider, instead of allowing sugars to concentrate in the freezing cold, fire ciders are done so with heat. Many times with a maple syrup evaporator like this has been crafted with. Bonfire has a thick, syrupy body that is bursting with baked and roasted apple notes. Smoky notes smoulder on the palate for awhile… well after the other characteristics disappear. Sweet, it shows its backsweetened maple syrupy characteristics very vividly in the finish. Cheers to our final cider of the year, to our friends at Banjo and to all of you, happy new year and have a wonderful evening 🎉

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2024 was a truly stellar year for ciders. The sect 2024 was a truly stellar year for ciders. The sector is alive and well with innovation, creativity and quality. While we tried so many great ciders the past year, these 10 really stuck out to us as memorable and incredible ❤️
The Cider Crate’s Best Cider of 2024 - @domaine_ The Cider Crate’s Best Cider of 2024 - @domaine_heritage Abbott’s Corner 🏆 We’ve tried hundreds of ciders this past year, and we can confidently place our best cider of 2024 to new cider maker in Frelighsburg, Quebec, Domaine Héritage 🍎💛 Making their debut at @soifdecidre, they have a portfolio of 3 well crafted ciders, but to us the Abbott’s Corner is pure magic. ✨ This cider is the quintessential Quebecois and Canadian cider experience in a bottle. You’ve got a blend of bright Cortland and McIntosh apples for the base, well showcasing two of the most historically used cider apples in the province in a brilliant and extra crisp fashion. Then to round out this beauty, it’s aged in ice cider barrels, another of Quebec’s most important gifts to the cider world. This barreling gives it a boozy and astringent body, with some of the rich sweetness and a lot of depth you’d find in an ice cider on its own. You get acidic apples, brown sugar/maple syrup-like notes from the barreling. And everything working so well in harmony. A cider that is unique, complex but still so easy to drink, it’s honestly a dream cider for Canadian Cider fans, but really any true cider aficionado. It’s a kind of cider that can make you fall in love with ciders all over again. Can make it feel like the first time you ever tried a cider, like you’re drinking cider as it should be. And it really makes you nostalgic for the yesteryears of traditional cider making. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime #cidreduquebec #jaimelecidreqc
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