Cidery Tour: Bayfield Berry Farm – Bayfield, ON
Well known for their berries and other farm offerings, the Bayfield Berry Farm recently added a large selction of Ciders and more. We chat with Marlene about the property and cider! Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: East Street Cider – Goderich, ON – July 2021
On a little side street (East Street), we met with David to talk cider, their renovations to their cider house and had the dogs play – Like all good cider houses, they have a good pup! Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Geissberger Farmhouse Cider – Hampton, ON – July 2021
We got the change to chat with the two brothers who own and operate Geissberger Farmhouse Cider, a little known but long-serving producer of cider (soft and now hard) in Ontario. Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Slabtown – Uxbridge, ON – July 2020
The team at Slabtown invited us for a chat and tour of their gorgeous new facility; as well as sample some charcuterie and their full unique line of ciders in July of 2020. Below is the podcast and some photos of the space. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Spy Ciderhouse – Clarksburg, ON – July 2020
Spy Ciderhouse and Distillery opened in 2019, overlooking the gorgeous Blue Mountains in Ontario. Below is our podcast chat with Hospitality manager, Cody, and some photos of the lovely space Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Banjo – Uxbridge, ON – July 2020
Banjo Cider is one of two new cideries in Uxbridge now. Patty welcomed us to chat cider and the cider industry on their gorgeous bohemian patio. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Windswept – Meaford, ON – July 2020
Windswept Cider has been around for a few years now and they offer a very unique style and lineup of products. We chatted with Mark and Courtney about their sophisticated, many times Glintcap award-winning, offerings. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Grey & Gold – Clarksburg, ON – July 2020
While Grey & Gold has been making cider for a bit now, the cidery is newly opened to the public in July, with over 5.5 acres of cider trees planted and a lovely tasting area + retail space. We spoke to owner and cider maker David Baker about his place and more. Download episode | Play in […]
Cidery Tour: Duxbury – Meaford, ON – July 2020
James McIntosh is the cider maker at Duxbury Cider in Meaford, Ontario. He invited us to the cidery to talk the OCCA (Ontario Craft Cider Association), cider making in the area and of course to discuss his delicious product line. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Coffin Ridge – Annan, ON – July 2020
Joel is the self-made cidermaker at Coffin Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Annan, Ontario. We visited and sat down for some cider, charcuterie and a pleasant talk amongst the rolling vistas of the estate in July 2020 Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Beaver Valley, ON – July 2020
Deep within the rolling hills of Kimberley, Ontario is Beaver Valley Cider and their gorgeous tap room. We visited John Mott and crew for a tour and podcast! Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Hoity Toity – Mildmay, ON – July 2020
A visit into Bruce Grey Country had us stop at Hoity Toity Cellars and chat with Gary, the owner and cider/wine maker located just outside of Mildmay, Ontario. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Loch Mór – Hillier, ON – July 2020
We had a chance to chat with Sara Boyd (Cider maker + the 3rd certified Pommelier in Canada) of Loch Mór (Formally Settlers Cider), for the podcast + have a cidery tour and tasting of their products. Download episode | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Cold Creek Vineyards – Hillier, ON – July 2020
We stopped into the brand new Cold Creek Vineyards for a chat with cider maker Chris and took some photos. Interview below Download episode | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: BUSL – Mallorytown, ON – August 2019
We stopped into the newest cidery (2 weeks before they opened) in Mallorytown called BUSL (as in a bushel of apples) and chatted with a few photos. Interview below Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Ugly Apple – Lanark, ON – August 2019
We visited Ugly Apple, a small, wild-focused cider maker in Lanark County (about an hour outside of Ottawa), with Sterling to chat with Bret and Amy about their operations. Have a peak at some photos below, and listen to the podcast Download episode | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Tall Post, Hamilton, ON (July 2019)
Our Niagara area tour finishes talking with Aaron Post, a young cider maker who works out of a shipping container he put together himself, on top of the “mountain” in Hamilton, ON. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 25.6MB
Cidery Tour: Rood Apples, Jordan Station, ON (July 2019)
We talked with Yvonne and Britnie from Rood Apples, aka Creekside Estates, and talk all things cider about the brand and more. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 23.5MB
Cidery Tour: Niagara Teaching College, Niagara, ON (July 2019)
A visit to the Niagara Teaching college, we got to talk with head of the wine making program Gavin (who also does Garage D’or Cider), and talk about the program, Ontario cider and beyond. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 47.5MB
Cidery Tour: Niagara Cider Company, Niagara, ON (July 2019)
A visit to the Black Diamond wine processing facility that hosts Niagara Cider Company (All we can say is, what a HUGE place), and chatted with co-founder Matt about how it all began. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 38.9MB
Cidery Tour: Shiny Cider, Niagara-on-the-Lake (July 2019)
We stopped by Shiny Cider, home of Small Talk and their new, upgraded facility plus tap house. Now that is a lot of cans! (see our tour page for photos) Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 12.6MB
Cidery Tour: Ironwood Cider, Niagara-on-the-lake (July 2019)
We were able to chat with Carter, the new cider maker from Ironwood Cider and tour the new facility. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 23.3MB
Cider Tour: Rootstock Ciderworks, Williamson, NY (July 2019)
A visit to upstate New York and one of the quickest growing cideries, Rootstock. A great cider room and quite the work space. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 40.4MB
Cider Tour: Sterling Cider Company, Fair Haven, NY (July 2019)
On the 4th of July, we stopped by Sterling Cider in Fair Haven, New York to visit the in-house cidery. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 27.2MB
Niagara – 2019 (2 Day Tour)
For our second extended tour, we are taking on the Niagara Region. Fortune led us to the area for a wedding, so its possible to do the whole tour in a single day, however, it would be unwise to try to push it. Enjoy our trip along the photos and interviews, as available. Map […]
Cider Tour: Crimson Cider Company, Picton ON (June 2019)
Diving back down to visit PEC a year after our 1st tour of the town meant we could meet up and chat with a new cidery, Crimson, and tour their historic farmhouse tasting room. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 12.1MB
Cider Tour: Revel Cider, Guelph, ON (December 2018)
We caught up, almost 2 years to the date we first visited, with Tariq at Revel Cider Co’s Guelph warehouse for a tour. Enjoy! Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 12.1MB
Cider Tour: Farmgate Cider, Ottawa, ON (October 2018)
A visit to Farmgate about 45 minutes north of Ottawa resulted in a nice walk though the orchard and peak into the process of making cider: Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 12.1MB
Cider Tour: Avid Cider, Portland, Oregon, USA (October 2018)
A stop at their new and unofficially open Cider Spot int he Pearl district, here are some photos from the new spot!
Cider Tour: Reverend Nats Cider, Portland, Oregon, USA (October 2018)
We stopped by Reverend Nat’s for a chat and a tour of the taphouse in October of 2018. We also had a quick chat or our podcast: Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 12.1MB
Cider Tour: Cider Riot, Portland, Oregon, USA (October 2018)
We were lucky enough to sample the menu and have a chat. Find that here: Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 15.4MB
RECAP: Simcoe U of Guelph Apple and Cider Research (Aug 26 2018)
Being a part of the OCCA, we were lucky enough to learn about the research that the University of Guelph is doing to more efficiently grow and harvest apples for cider production. So after a weekend of cider (Our event with Duxbury at Cider House in Toronto and the Toronto Cider Festival) we took the […]
Cidery Tour: Red Rover and Coastliner Cider, Fredericton, NB (June 2018)
Talking with Adam and Nicola on the patio outside the Cider House, speaking about Red Rover and Coastliner Cider, the NB liquor scene, and of course, Cider. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 67.6MB
Cider Tour: York County Cider, Fredericton, MB (May 2018)
We caught up with Ed when in Fredericton in early June, 2018 to talk shop with the York County Cider owner. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 29.3MB
Prince Edward County – 2018 (2 Day Tour)
We had a great time traveling through Prince Edward County over a 2 day weekend in May of 2018. We were lucky enough to stop off at 11 locations that make cider, and we know there are more coming on-line in the next year or two. here is our route (Coming in from Ottawa), We […]
Cidery Tour: Kings Mill Cider, Stirling, ON (May 2018)
One of the new cideries on the block, we visited the newly released tasting room with our final stop on the tour, a little north of PEC. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 40.4MB
Cidery Tour: Empire Cider, Codrington, ON (May 2018)
A return to Empire Cider Co let us catch up and see what has changed in the last two years at the family run business. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 25.9MB
Cidery Tour: Apple Falls Cider Co. Prince Edward Country, ON (May 2018)
A stop to chat once again with Amelia and Matt, along with a walk through the orchard and visit with the animals on residence. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 44.6MB
Cidery Tour: The Old Third, Prince Edward County, ON (May 2018)
A quick stop at The Old Third and a chat with Jans about their very unique cider. We wont spoil it for you in the description, have a listen. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 15.7MB
Cidery Tour: Hinterland Winery, Prince Edward Country, ON (May 2018)
A quick stop at Hinterland to chat about the two ciders they offer, and quite a neat back patio. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 25.4MB
Cider Tour: Fieldbird Cider, Wellington, ON (May 2018)
Visiting the Kent-He Winery, we had a behind the scenes chat with Fieldbird and their very unique still-cider creations. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 85.9MB
Cidery Tour: Clafeld Cider, Waupoos, ON (May 2018)
We talked with Amy from Clafeld about Cider and the orchard in PEC, May 2018 Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 36.6MB
Cidery Tour: Bergeron (Cole Point) Winery, Adolphustown, ON (May 2018)
A visit to Bergeron Winery with their very unique story about how Cole Point Cider came to be! Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 39.6MB
Cidery Tour: Hard Way Cider, Bath, ON (May 2018)
We started our Prince Edward Country cider tour with Lisa and Steve of Hard Way Cider. Check out some photos and the podcast below. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 30.4MB
Cider Tour: Chain Yard Urban Cidery [Halifax, Nova Scotia]
While in Halifax for a work conference in April, Bethany of the Cider Crate decided to visit Chain Yard – an urban cidery located a few minutes from the downtown core of Halifax. Having tried one of Chain Yard’s ciders last June thanks to a visiting friend from the Maritimes, we were already familiar with […]
Cidery Tour: Spirit Tree Cider Caledon, ON (December 2017)
One of the longer running cideries in Ontario, Spirit tree offers a unique experience including a french style cider-house, baked goods and a gorgeous apple tree plantation. Please enjoy our podcast, which you can subscribe to here: Have a listen below Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Heartwood Farm and Cidery, Ospringe, ON (December 2017)
It took some time to find the little path to the farmhouse off the main road, but happy to get to meet Brent and tour the Heartwood Farm and Cidery. Please enjoy our podcast, which you can subscribe to here: Have a listen below Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: KW Craft Cider, Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (December 2017)
Over the holidays we traveled back to visit family in South-Western Ontario. Fortunately, Michael from KW Craft Cider offered us the opportunity to come by and check out their facilities, as well as chat about the sector. Please enjoy our podcast, which you can subscribe to here: Have a listen below Download episode | Play in new […]
Cidery Tour: Apple Falls Cider, Carring Place, ON (September 2017)
On our way home from the Toronto Cider Festival in 2017, we got a chance to visit the newly launched Apple Falls Cider Comapny. Checkout the audio, subscribe to the podcast and see the pictures! Learn more about the family run farm and cider company via their website. Please enjoy our first podcast, which you […]
Cidery Tour: 401 Cider Company, Colborne, ON (August 2017)
On our way to the Toronto Cider Festival in 2017, we got a chance to stop off and visit the 401 Cider Company. Checkout the audio, subscribe to the podcast and see the pictures! Learn more about 401 via their website. Please enjoy our first podcast, which you can subscribe to here: Have a listen […]
