Cider Profile: Name: Duxbury Cider Co –  Original Sideroad Dry Cider Sampled May 2017 Brand: Duxbury Cider Co Type: Apple Location of Brewing: Meaford, ON ABV: 6.5% Website Link: theduxburyciderco.ca Ingredients: Ontario Apples, Sulphites Gluten Free: yes Sugar Content: 23 g/L Size(s) available: 473ml Availability: LCBO Flavour: Apple Colour:  Sunshine yellow Carbonation: Heavy carbonation, lots of […]

Cider Profile: Name: Strongbow Elderflower Sampled July 2017 Brand: Strongbow Type: Apple Cider Location of Brewing: Hereford, United Kingdom ABV: 4.5% Website Link: strongbow.com Ingredients: Cider (Fermented Apple Juice With Glucose), Water, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Colour: Plain Caramel, Acid: Malic Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Anti-Oxidant: Potassium Metabisulphite, Natural Elderflower Flavouring, Natural Citrus Flavourings Gluten Free: Yes Sugar […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Bulwark – Blush Sampled June 2017 Brand:  Bulwark (via Mulwin Estate) Type:  Apple Location of Brewing: New Ross, Nova Scotia ABV: 5.8% Website Link: bulwarkcider.com Ingredients: Macs, Golden Russets, Red Delicious, Honey Crisp, and Spartans Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available:  500ml Glass Bottle Availability: Nova Scotia Liquor Stores Flavour: […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Pear Saison Sampled June 2017 Brand: Collective Arts Cider Type: Perry Location of Brewing: Hamilton, Ontario ABV: 5.6% Website Link: collectiveartsbrewing.com Ingredients: Pear juice, French saison yeast Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: Unknown Size(s) available: 473 mL(cans) Availability: All year – at Loblaws stores Flavour: Pear Colour: Bright yellow, slightly murky Carbonation: […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Angry Orchard – Crisp Sampled June 2017 Brand:  Angry Orchard (Boston Beer Company) Type: Apple – Crisp Location of Brewing: Cincinnati, OH ABV: 5% Website Link: angryorchard.com Ingredients: Hard cider, natural flavour, carbon dioxide, malic acid, sulfites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 44 g/L Size(s) available: 355 ml bottle Availability: LCBO, licensed […]

Cider Profile: Name: Growers – 1927 Dry Premium Cider Sampled May 2017 Brand:  Growers Type: Apple Location of Brewing: Niagara Falls, ON ABV: 5.5% Website Link: growerscider.com Ingredients: Water, cider, glucose-fructose, apple concentrate, natural flavours, citric acid, ascorbic acid, potassium sorbate, Caramel, sulphites Gluten Free: yes Sugar Content: 35 g/l Size(s) available: 473ml Can Availability: […]

Cider Profile: Name: Growers – Honey Crisp Sampled April 2017 Brand:  Growers Type: Cider Location of Brewing: Niagara Falls, ON ABV: 5% Website Link: growerscider.com Ingredients: carbonated Water, Glucose-Fructose, Natural Flavours, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Caramel Gluten Free: yes Sugar Content: 75 g/LSize(s) available: 473ml Can Availability: LCBO, Various grocery stores Flavour: Apple […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Southbrook Vineyards – Wild Ferment Organic Cider (2016) Sampled April 2017 Brand:  Southbrook Vineyards Type: Apple – Sparkling Location of Brewing: Innisfil, ON ABV: 7% Website Link: southbrook.com Ingredients: Nova Mac, Liberty, Nova Spy, Goldrush and Priscilla Apples. Gluten Free: yes Sugar Content: 1.1 g/100 mL Size(s) available: 750ml bottle Availability: Southbrook’s retail […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Shiny Apple Cider Sampled April 2017 Brand: Small Talk Vineyards Type: Apple – Crisp Location of Brewing: Niagara-on-the-Lake ABV: 7% Website Link: shinyapplecider.com Ingredients: Ontario apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 40 g/L Size(s) available: 473mL(can) Availability: All year – LCBO, retail stores Flavour: Apple Colour: Pale sunshine yellow Carbonation: Small, […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Dublin’s Pub – Apple Cider Sampled March 2017 Brand:  Dublin’s Pub Type: Quebec Sparkling Cider Location of Brewing: Rougemount, PQ ABV: 5% Website Link: http://dublinspub.ca Ingredients: Cider, Apple Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Metasulfate Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: unknown Size(s) available: 355ml Bottles Availability: SAQ Flavour: Apple Colour:  Golden light yellow Carbonation: Minimal […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Turning Point Sampled March 2017 Brand:  Turning Point Type: Apple – Sweet Cider Location of Brewing: Vancouver, BC ABV: 4.5% Website Link:  turningpointcider.ca/ Ingredients:  Cider, Natural Flavour, Sulfates Gluten Free: yes Sugar Content: 80g/l Size(s) available: 355ml Availability: LCBO (recently discontinued) Flavour: Apple Colour:  Pale Straw Yellow Carbonation: Tiny streaming, with many […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Flying Canoe – Hard Cider Sampled March 2017 (Updated December 2021) Brand:  Flying Canoe Cider *Saunders Cider Type: Hard Cider Location of Brewing: Ottawa, ON ABV: 5% Website Link:  flyingcanoehardcider.com Ingredients: Apples, Sulfates Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/ASize(s) available: 473ml Availability: LCBO, various grocery stores, various bars in Eastern Ontario Flavour: […]

Cider Profile: Name:  County Cider – Peach Sampled March 2016 Brand:  County Cider Co Type: Cider Location of Brewing:  Waupoos, ON ABV: 6.5% Website Link: countycider.com Ingredients: Cider, Natural Peach Flavour, Sulfates Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: Unknown Size(s) available:  500ml Availability: At County Cider retail store, various grocery stores in Ontario;  Flavour: Peach Colour: […]

Cider Profile: Name:  KW Craft Cider – Original Sampled March 2017 Brand:  KW Craft Cider Type: Apple Location of Brewing: Waterloo ABV: 6.7% Website Link: http://kwcraftcider.com/ Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 21g/l Size(s) available: 330ml & On-tap Availability:  LCBO and Various restaurants Flavour: Apple Colour:  Pale canary yellow Carbonation: Medium carbonation, some still bubbles […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Parkside Cherry Sampled: November 2016 Brand: Brickworks Ciderhouse Type: Flavoured – Cherry Location of Brewing: Toronto, Ontario ABV: 5.0% Website Link: theciderhouse.ca Ingredients: Cider, cherries, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473mL (cans) Availability: Limited – only currently available in the Brickworks Mix-packs Flavour: Cherry Colour: Deep red Carbonation: […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Thornbury Spiced Apple Cider Sampled November 2016 Updated: November 2021 Brand: Colio Wines of Canada Ltd. Type: Flavoured – Spiced Location of Brewing: Thornbury, Ontario ABV: 5.3% Website Link: www.thornburycider.com Ingredients: Fermented (100% Canadian) apple juice, fresh pressed (100% Canadian) apple juice, cane sugar, natural spice flavour, caramel, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes […]

Cider Profile: Name: Samuel Smith Organic Cider Sampled December 2016 Brand: Samuel Smith Organic Cider Type: British Organic Apple Location of Brewing: Tadcaster, UK ABV: 5% Website Link:  samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk Ingredients:  Carbinated Water, Organic Apple Juice, Organic Sugar Cane, Malic Acid, Yeast, Carbon Dioxide. Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content:  Medium Size(s) available: 355ml Availability: LCBO (Discontinued […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Smashed Apple Cider Sampled November 2016 Brand: Clafeld Fruit Winery and Cidery Type: Apple – Crisp Location of Brewing: Picton, Ontario ABV: 6% Website Link: clafeldciderhouse.com/ Ingredients: Fermented apple juice, sugar, sulphites, potassium sorbate, caramel colour Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473mL (Cans) Availability: All year – at retail […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Seagram Premium Craft Cider Sampled November 2016 (Updated February 2019 with minimal changes)    Brand: Brick Brewing Co Ltd. Type: Apple – Location of Brewing: Kitchener, Ontario ABV: 5.3% Website Link: seagramcoolers.com/cider/ Ingredients: 100% Canadian Apples Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 75 g/LSize(s) available: 473 mL (cans) Availability: All year – LCBO […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Tempt 9 Strawberry & Lime Flavoured Cider Sampled November 2016 Brand: Royal Unibrew A/S Type: Flavoured – Strawberry & Lime Location of Brewing: Denmark ABV: 4.5% Website Link: Ingredients: water, apple juice concentrate, carbon dioxide, acidity regulator (citric acid), natural flavour (15% juice minimum) Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 90g/LSize(s) available: 330mL […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Somersby Elderflower Lime Flavoured Cider Sampled November 2016 Brand: Carlsberg Canada Inc. Type: Flavoured – Elderflower and Lime Location of Brewing: Carlsberg, Denmark ABV: 4.5% Website Link: http://www.somersbycider.com Ingredients: Water, apple wine (water, glucose syrup, apple juice concentrate), sugar, apple juice concentrate, carbon dioxide, natural flavour, citric acid (acidifier), potassium sorbate (preservative), [&hell

Cider Profile: Name:  401 Brewery Orchard Blend Cider Sampled October 2016 Brand: 401 Cider Brewery Type: Flavoured – Mixed Fruit Location of Brewing: Colborne, Ontario ABV: 5.5% Website Link: www.401cidercompany.com Ingredients: Fermented apple, pear and cranberry juice, sugar, sulphites, natural flavour, potassium sorbate, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 341mL (bottle) Availability: […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Growers Pumpkin Spice Cider Sampled October 2016 Brand: Growers Cider Company Type: Flavoured – Pumpkin Spice Location of Brewing: Niagara Falls, Ontario ABV: 7% Website Link: growerscider.com Ingredients: cider, natural flavour, colour, ester gum, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 55g/L approx.Size(s) available: 1L (plastic bottle) Availability: Limited (Fall) – The Wine […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Sidre Brut Tendre Sampled October 2016 Brand: Earl Eric Bordelet Type: Apple – Sparkling Location of Brewing: France ABV: 5.5% Website Link: http://www.ericbordelet.com Ingredients: Apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 44g/LSize(s) available: 750mL (bottle) Availability: LCBO Vintages Flavour: Apple Colour: Pale amber with orange and pink hues Carbonation: Small streaming bubbles […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Thornbury Premium Apple Cider Sampled October 2016 Brand: Thornbury Village Cidery Inc. Type: Apple – Crisp Location of Brewing: Thornbury, Ontario ABV: 5.3% Website Link: thornburycider.com Ingredients: Apples Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 25g/L Size(s) available: 473mL (cans), 355mL (bottles) Availability: All year – LCBO, select bars Flavour: Apple Colour: Canary yellow […]

Cider Profile: Name: 401 Brewery –  Peach Cider Sampled October 2016 Brand: 401 Brewery Type: Flavoured Location of Brewing: Colborne, Ontario ABV: 5.5% Website Link: 401cidercompany.com Ingredients: Fermented apple, pear and cranberry juice, sugar, sulphites, natural flavour, potassium sorbate, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 34lmL (glass bottle) Availability: 401 Cidery Retail […]

Cider Profile Name: Root Beer Cider Sampled October 2016 (Updated August 2019) Brand: County Cider Company Type: Flavoured Location of Brewing: Picton, Ontario ABV: 5.0% Website Link: countycider.com Ingredients: Cider, natural sassafras and vanilla flavours, sulphites Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/ASize(s) available: 500mL (glass bottles) Availability: Limited (first batch) – Retail Store at Cidery Flavour: […]

Cider Profile Name: Local Press Sampled October 2016       Brand: Collective Arts Cider Type: Apple – Crisp Location of Brewing: Hamilton, Ontario ABV: 5.6% Website Link: collectivecider.com Ingredients: Ontario apples (Northern Spy, Ida Red, Spartan), sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 12 g/L Size(s) available: 473mL (tall can) Availability: All year – currently at Ontario […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Stella Artois Cidre Sampled: September 2016 Brand: Anheuser-Busch Inbev. Type: Apple – Crisp Location of Brewing: Balswinsville, New York ABV: 4.5% Website Link: Stella Artois Ingredients: Cider, water, sugar, citric acid, natural apple flavour, natural colours, sodium citrate Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 43g/LSize(s) available: 473mL (cans) Availability: All year – LCBO […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Growers Apple Cinnamon Sampled September 2016 Brand: Growers Cider Company Type: 7% Location of Brewing: Niagara Falls, Ontario ABV: 7% Website Link: growerscider.com Ingredients: Cider, natural flavour, color, ester gum, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: Approx. 55 g/L Size(s) available: 1L (plastic bottle) Availability: Limited (Fall) – The Wine Rack Flavour: […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Cider 101 Sampled September 2016 Brand: Niagara College Teaching Brewery Type: Apple – Crisp Location of Brewing: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario ABV: 5.5% Website Link: niagaracollegebeer.ca Ingredients: Variety of apples (Ambrosia, Ida Red, Spy, Matzu, Red Delicious) Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/ASize(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: At teaching college Flavour: Apple Colour: Pale […]

Cider Profile: Name:  401 Brewery Black Currant Cider Sampled September 2016 Brand: 401 Brewery Type: Flavoured – Black Currant Location of Brewing: Colborne, Ontario ABV: 6% Website Link: www.401cidercompany.com/ Ingredients: Fermented apple and cranberry juice, sugar, sulphites, natural flavour, caramel colour, potassium sorbate. Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 341m/L (glass bottles) Availability: 401 […]

Cider Profile: Name:  A Tortured Path Apple Cider Sampled September 2016       Brand: County Cider Company Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Picton, Ontario ABV: 6.5% Website Link: www.countycider.com Ingredients: Apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 500ml (glass bottle) Availability: Online, County Cider store. Flavour: Apple Colour: Golden […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Strongbow Ginger Cider Sampled September 2016 Brand: Strongbow Apple Ciders Type: Flavoured – Ginger Location of Brewing: United Kingdom & Amsterdam, Netherlands ABV: 4.5% Website Link: www.strongbow.com Ingredients: Cider, flavours, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 91 g/L Size(s) available: 440ml (can) Availability: All year – LCBO, select grocery stores Flavour: Ginger […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Collective Arts Apple & Cherry Sampled: September 2016 (Updated July 2018) Brand: Collective Arts Cider Type: Flavoured – Cherry Location of Brewing: Hamilton, Ontario ABV: 5% Website Link: collectivecider.com Ingredients: Apples, cherry juice, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/ASize(s) available: 473mL cans Availability: Limited – available in select grocery stores Flavour: […]

Cider Profile Name: Le Père Jules – Cidre de Normandie Brut Sampled September 2016 Brand: Calvados Le Père Jules Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Normandy, France ABV: 4.4% Website Link: www.calvados-leperejules.com Ingredients: Apple, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 26g/L Size(s) available: 750mL bottle Availability: Limited – currently at select LCBOs Flavour: Apple […]

Cider Profile Name: Vieni Sparkling Apple Cider Sampled September 2016 (Updated March 2023) Brand: Vieni Estates Inc. Type: Apple – Sparkling Location of Brewing: Beamsville, Ontario ABV: 6.0% Website Link: vieni.ca Ingredients: 100% Ontario Apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml bottle Availability: At winery (retail store + online) Flavour: Apple […]

Cider Profile Name:  Stadium Island Peach Cider Sampled September 2016            Brand: Brickworks Ciderhouse Type: Flavoured – Peach Location of Brewing: Toronto, Ontario ABV: 4.5% Website Link: theciderhouse.ca Ingredients: Cider, peaches, natural peach flavour, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 42g/l Size(s) available: 473mL (cans) Availability: Seasonal and limited – currently at select LCBO locations, select […]

Cider Profile Name: Waupoos Premium Cider Sampled September 2016 (Updated May 2019) Brand: County Cider Company Type: Apple Location of Brewing: Picton, Ontario ABV: 6.5% Website Link: www.countyciderco.com Ingredients: Late season apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 28g/LSize(s) available: 341ml (glass bottles – 4x boxes) Availability: All year – LCBO, grocery stores, Retail store […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Grow A Pear Cider Sampled: September 2016 Brand: Double Trouble Brewing Type: Perry Location of Brewing: Stoney Creek, Ontario ABV: 5.5% Website Link: doubletroublebrewing.com/ Ingredients: Fermented pear juice (not from concentrate), sugar, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 46g/LSize(s) available: 355mL cans Availability: All year – LCBO Flavour: Pear Colour: Pale yellow […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Cornish Orchards Gold Cider Sampled September 2016 Brand: Cornish Orchards -­ Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Cornwall, United Kingdom ABV: 5.0% Website Link: cornishorchards.co.uk Ingredients: Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 45g/LSize(s) available: 500mL (glass bottles) Availability: LCBOs, select restaurants Flavour: Apple Colour: Golden yellow Carbonation: […]

Cider Profile: Name:  Coffin Ridge – Forbidden Artisanal Cider Sampled August 2016 Brand: Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Annan, Ontario ABV: 6.5% Website Link: coffinridge.ca/ Ingredients: Fermented apple juice, sugar, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 31 g/L Size(s) available: 473mL (cans) Availability: All year – LCBO, select bars, online, […]

Cider Profile Name:  Pommies Farmhouse Cider Sampled August 2016   Brand: Pommies Cider Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Caledon, Ontario ABV: 6% Website Link: https://pommies.com/ Ingredients: Fermented Apple Juice (no concentrates), sugar, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 27g/L Size(s) available: 473ml (cans) Availability: All year – LCBO, select bars Flavour: Apple Colour: […]

Cider Profile Name: Ernest Dry Cider Sampled August 2016 Brand: Ernest Cider Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Newmarket, Ontario ABV: 6.4% Website Link: ernestcider.com/ Ingredients: Apples, pure honey, cane sugar, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 34 g/L Size(s) available: 355ml (cans) Availability: LCBO, select bars Flavour: Apple Colour: pale yellow Carbonation: large […]

Cider Profile: Name: Magnotta Small Batch Cider Sampled August 2016 Brand: Magnotta Brewing Co. Type: Apple – Sweet Location of Brewing: Vaughan, Ontario ABV: 5.6% Website Link: N/A Ingredients: Cider, fructose, potassium sorbate, ascorbic acid, potassium metabisulphite, natural flavour Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 55g/L Size(s) available: 341mL (glass bottles) Availability: All year – Select […]

Cider Profile: Name: County Blood Orange Cider Sampled August 2016 Brand: County Cider Co. Type: Flavoured Location of Brewing: Picton, Ontario ABV: 6.5% Website Link: https://www.countycider.com/ Ingredients: Cider, Natural blood orange flavour, contains sulfites. Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 40g/L Size(s) available: 500ml (glass bottle) Availability: At Cidery and Online Store Flavour: Blood Orange Colour: […]

Cider Profile: Name: Growers Pear Cider Sampled April 2016 Brand: Growers Cider Company Type: Perry Location of Brewing: Niagara Falls, Ontario ABV: 5% Website Link: growerscider.com Ingredients: Carbonated water, cider, glucose-fructose, natural flavour, citric acid, ascorbic acid, potassium sorbate, caramel. Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/ASize(s) available: 473mL (cans) Availability: All year – The Wine […]

Cider Profile: Name: County Pear Flavoured Cider Sampled April 2016  Brand: County Cider Company Type: Perry Location of Brewing: Picton, Ontario ABV: 6.5% Website Link: countycider.com Ingredients: Cider, natural flavours, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 40g/LSize(s) available: 500mL (glass bottles) Availability: All year – LCBO, Brewery store, online shop Flavour: Pear Colour: Medium golden yellow […]

Cider Profile: Name: Brickworks Queen Street 501 Sampled May 2016 Brand: Brickworks Cider Company Type: Apple – Semi-Sweet Location of Brewing: Toronto, Ontario ABV: 5% Website Link: theciderhouse.ca/ Ingredients: Apples Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 47g/L Size(s) available: 473mL (Cans) Availability: All year – LCBO Flavour: Apple Colour: Light yellow Carbonation: Small carbonation bubbles. Very light […]

Cider Profile: Name: 401 Brewery Craft Apple Cider Sampled March 2016 Brand: 401 Brewery Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Colborne, Ontario ABV: 6.5% Website Link: thebigapple.ca Ingredients: Fermented apple juice, sugar, sulphites, potassium sorbate, caramel colour Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 341mL (glass bottles) Availability: 401 Brewery (located in The Big Apple) […]