Slabtown – Founder’s Dry
Cider Profile: Name: Slabtown – Founder’s Dry Sampled January 2021 Brand: Slabtown Cider Co. Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Uxbridge, ON ABV: 6.4% Website Link: slabtowncider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: NA Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Slabtown retail and online store Flavour: Apple Colour: Transparent pale yellow Carbonation: Large streaming […]
Farmgate – Mulled
Cider Profile: Name: Farmgate – Mulled Sampled February 2021 Brand: Farmgate Cider Company Type: Apple – Mulled Location of Brewing: Arnprior, ON ABV: 5% Website Link: farmgatecider.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 1000ml (bottle) Availability: Farmgate Online Store Flavour: Apple and spices Colour: Translucent, cloudy-brown Carbonation: Appears still Cider Crate Tasting […]
Clafeld – London Fog
Cider Profile: Name: Clafeld – London Fog Sampled February 2021 Brand: Clafeld Fruit Winey & Cider House Type: Flavoured – Tea Infused Location of Brewing: Picton, ON ABV: 5.5% Website Link: waupooswinery.com Ingredients: Fermented apple juice, decaffeinated orange pekoe tea, bergamot, sugar, vanilla extract, sorbate, sulfites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473mL […]
West Avenue – Genevieve
Cider Profile: Name: West Avenue – Genevieve Sampled January 2021 Brand: West Avenue Cider House Type: Apple – Gin Botanical Location of Brewing: Freelton, ON ABV: 8.9% Website Link: westavenue.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 355ml (can) Availability: West Ave Online + Retail Store Flavour: Apple, gin botanicals, lactose Colour: […]
Rice Lake – Original Dry Cider
Cider Profile: Name: Rice Lake – Original Dry Cider Sampled January 2021 Brand: Rice Lake Hard Cider Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Baltimore, ON ABV: 6.2% Website Link: Ingredients: Fresh pressed sweet apple cider, natural cane sugar, malic acid, yeast, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 355ml (can) Availability: Rice Lake Retail + Online Store […]
Spirit Tree – Applelager
Cider Profile: Name: Spirit Tree – Applelager Sampled January 2021 Brand: Spirit Tree Estate Cidery Type: Apple – Sweet Location of Brewing: Caledon, ON ABV: 4% Website Link: spirittreecider.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: Spirit Tree retail and online stores Flavour: Apple Colour: Transparent, sunflower-yellow Carbonation: Big, […]
Georgian Hills – Bartlett (2014)
Cider Profile: Name: Georgian Hills – Frozen to the Core Bartlett (2014) Sampled October 2020 Brand: Georgian Hills Vineyards Type: Iced – Perry Location of Brewing: The Blue Mountains, ON ABV: 9.6% Website Link: georgianhillsvineyards.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 375ml (bottle) Availability: Georgian Hills Vineyards retail and online store […]
Steel Town – Daga Carmesi
Cider Profile: Name: Steel Town – Daga Carmesi Sampled January 2021 Brand: Steel Town Cider Co. Type: Flavoured – sour cherry + black tea Location of Brewing: Hamilton, ON ABV: 6.2% Website Link: steeltowncider.com Ingredients: Pressed apples, montmorency cherry juice, black tea, yeast Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 355ml (can) Availability: Steel […]
Duntroon – Sumac
Cider Profile: Name: Duntroon – Sumac Sampled January 2021 Brand: Duntroon Cyder House Type: Flavoured – Floral Location of Brewing: Duntroon, ON ABV: 5.8% Website Link: duntrooncyder.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Duntroon retail and online store Flavour: Sumac Colour: Transparent rose red Carbonation: Very infrequent, medium […]
East Street – Landmark Dry
Cider Profile: Name: East Street – Landmark Dry Sampled January 2021 Brand: East Street Cider Co. Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Goderich, ON ABV: 6% Website Link: eaststreetcider.com Ingredients: Apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 17g/L Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: LCBO, East Street Retail + Online Stores Flavour: Apple Colour: Transparent […]
Shale Ridge – Semi-Sweet
Cider Profile: Name: Shale Ridge – Semi-Sweet Cider Sampled January 2021 Brand: Shale Ridge Hard Cider (Shale Ridge Estate Winery) Type: Apple Location of Brewing: Thedford, ON ABV: 6% Website Link: shaleridgeestatewinery.com Ingredients: Cider, sulphates Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: Shale Ridge retail store and online Flavour: Apple Colour: […]
Windswept – Lost Orchard (2017)
Cider Profile: Name: Windswept Lost Orchard (2017 Harvest) Sampled November 2020 Brand: Windswept Orchard Cider Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Grey County, ON ABV: 7.4% Website Link: windsweptcider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750mL (bottle) Availability: Windswept online and retail store Flavour: Apple Colour: Hazy yellow with orange hues […]
Ernest – Bourbon Vanilla
Cider Profile: Name: Ernest – Bourbon Vanilla Sampled January 2021 Brand: Ernest Cider Co. Type: Flavoured – vanilla and bourbon Location of Brewing: Aurora, ON ABV: 8% Website Link: ernestcider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Limited Small Batch – Ernest Online Store Flavour: Bourbon + vanilla Colour: Translucent […]
Collective Arts – Hurricane Cider
Cider Profile: Name: Collective Arts – Hurricane Cider Sampled January 2021 Brand: Collective Arts Brewing Type: Flavoured – Pomegranate and passion fruit Location of Brewing: Hamilton, ON ABV: 5.7% Website Link: collectiveartscider.com Ingredients: Apples, passion fruit concentrate, pomegranate flavour, yeast, lime oil. Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: Collective Arts online […]
Hounds of Erie – Dog House
Cider Profile: Name: Hounds of Erie – Dog House Sampled January 2021 Brand: Hounds of Erie Winery Type: Apple – Hopped Location of Brewing: Clear Creek, ON ABV: 5.5% Website Link: Ingredients: Apples, hops, sulphites, potassium benzoate Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 500ml (bottle) Availability: Hounds of Erie Retail + Online Store […]
Two Blokes – Wassail
Cider Profile: Name: Two Blokes – Wassail Sampled January 2021 Brand: Two Blokes Cider Type: Apple – Mulled Location of Brewing: Port Perry, ON ABV: 6.2% Website Link: Ingredients: Cider, cinnamon, cloves, cardamon, orange peel, star anise, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 500ml (bottle) Availability: Limited – Two Blokes Online Store […]
Revel – Prosthetic Conscience
Cider Profile: Name: Revel – Prosthetic Conscience Sampled October 2020 Brand: Revel Cider Co. Type: Perry – Flavoured Location of Brewing: Guelph, ON ABV: 5.5% Website Link: revelcider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 355mL (can) Availability: Revel online + retail stores Flavour: Pear + hibiscus + brett Colour: Cloudy grapefruit […]
Slabtown – Cider House Rules
Cider Profile: Name: Slabtown – Cider House Rules Sampled January 2021 Brand: Slabtown Cider Co. Type: Apple – Mulled Location of Brewing: Uxbridge, ON ABV: 5.3% Website Link: Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Slabtown Retail Store Flavour: Spiced Colour: Transparent golden apple Carbonation: Small, frequently streaming bubbles […]
Bulwark – Sour Cherry
Cider Profile: Name: Bulwark – Sour Cherry Sampled October 2020 Brand: Bulwark Ciders (Muwin Estate Wines Ltd.) Type: Flavoured – Cherry Location of Brewing: New Ross, Nova Scotia ABV: 8.0% Website Link: bulwarkcider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 330ml (bottle) Availability: Bulwark online and retail stores Flavour: Cherry Colour: Translucent, […]
Howell Road – Blackberry Pear
Cider Profile: Name: Howell Road – Blackberry Pear Sampled January 2021 Brand: Howell Road Cider Co./Brantview Apples Type: Perry – Flavoured Location of Brewing: St. George, Ontario ABV: 6.7% Website Link: brantviewapples.com Ingredients: Pears, blackberry, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available:473ml (can) Availability: Via Howell Road online and retail store Flavour: Pear […]
West Avenue – Barrett Fuller’s Secret
Cider Profile: Name: West Avenue – Barrett Fuller’s Secret Sampled January 2021 Brand: West Avenue Cider House Type: Apple – Barrel Aged Location of Brewing: Flamborough, ON ABV: 9% Website Link: westavenue.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750mL (bottle) Availability: West Ave Retail Store Flavour: Apple + bourbon Colour: Transparent golden yellow Carbonation: Infrequently […]
Spirit Tree – Winter Bliss
Cider Profile: Name: Spirit Tree – Winter Bliss Sampled January 2021 Brand: Spirit Tree Estate Cidery Type: Flavoured – Mixed Location of Brewing: Caledon, ON ABV: 6.5% Website Link: spirittreecider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: Spirit Tree online and retail store Flavour: Apple, maple syrup, molasses, orange peel […]
Fleuri – Hyslop
Cider Profile: Name: Fleuri – Hyslop Sampled September 2020 Brand: Fleuri Cidres Biologiques Type: Apple – Wild Location of Brewing: Dunham, Québec ABV: 6.6% Website Link: Ingredients: Liberty apples, honey crisp and hyslop crabapples Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Quebec bottle shops Flavour: Dry Colour: Cloudy, rusty orange Carbonation: Small, […]
Twin Pines – Hammer Bent Organic Cider
Cider Profile: Name: Twin Pines – Hammer Bent Organic Cider Sampled December 2020 Brand: Twin Pines Orchards and Ciderhouse Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Thedford, ON ABV: 6.8% Website Link: twinpinesorchards.com Ingredients: Organic apples Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottles) Availability: Twin Pines Ciderhouse Flavour: Apple Colour: Transparent golden […]
Cold Creek – Cuvée Madeline (2019)
Cider Profile: Name: Cold Creek – Cuvée Madeline (2019) Sampled August 2020 Brand: Cold Creek Cider Type: Apple – Sparkling Location of Brewing: Hillier, ON ABV: 4.5% Website Link: coldcreekvineyards.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Limited – Sold Out for 2020 Flavour: Apple Colour: Rustic Translucent-Yellow Carbonation: Medium, […]
Domaine de la Marotière – Bouche Bio Brut
Cider Profile: Name: Domaine de la Marotière – Cidre Bouche Bio Brut Sampled December 2020 Brand: Domaine du Marotière Type: Apple – French Cidre Location of Brewing: Marotière, France ABV: 6% Website Link: N/A Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: International Import Flavour: Apple Colour: Translucent, rusty-yellow Carbonation: Medium, frequently […]
Beaver Valley – Cranberry
Cider Profile: Name: Beaver Valley – Cranberry Sampled October 2020 Brand: Beaver Valley Winery Ltd. Type: Flavoured – Cranberry Location of Brewing: Kimberley, ON ABV: 7.5% Website Link: bvcider.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Beaver Valley retail store (+ special online order) Flavour: Cranberry Colour: Rose gold […]
Steel Town – Salvaje (Pet Nat)
Cider Profile: Name: Steel Town – Salvaje (Pet Nat) Sampled December 2020 Brand: Steel Town Cider Co. Type: Apple – Pet Nat Location of Brewing: Hamilton, ON ABV: 6.2% Website Link: drinksteeltowncider.com Ingredients: Pressed apples Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 355ml (can) Availability: Steel Town online and retail stores Flavour: Apple Colour: […]
Loch Mór – Pommeau
Cider Profile: Name: Loch Mór Cider Co. – Pommeau Sampled December 2020 Brand: Loch Mór Cider Co. Type: Apple – Pommeau Location of Brewing: Hillier, ON ABV: 18.5% Website Link: lochmorcider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 375ml (bottle) Availability: Loch Mór Cider online + retail stores Flavour: Apple Colour: Translucent, […]
East Street – Snow Day
Cider Profile: Name: East Street – Snow Day Sampled November 2020 Brand: East Street Cider Co. Type: Flavoured – Mixed Location of Brewing: Godritch, ON ABV: 5.9% Website Link: eaststreetcider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 355ml (can) Availability: East Street online and retail stores Flavour: Plum, cardamom, cinnamon, hibiscus, ginger Colour: […]
Revel – Maribelle (2020)
Cider Profile: Name: Revel – Maribelle (2020) Sampled December 2020 Brand: Revel Cider Co. Type: Flavoured – Mixed Fruit Location of Brewing: Guelph, ON ABV: 6.5% Website Link: revelcider.ca Ingredients: Cider, strawberries, organic lemon thyme Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Revel retail and online stores. Better Beverage Bars Flavour: […]
Lacroix – Gabélianne
Cider Profile: Name: Lacroix – Gabélianne Sampled November 2020 Brand: Verger Lacroix Inc. Type: Apple – Sparkling Location of Brewing: Saint-Joseph-Du-Lac, Quebec ABV: 7% Website Link: vergerlacroix.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Lacroix retail + Québec bottle shops Flavour: Apple Colour: Translucent, light golden-yellow Carbonation: Large, streaming […]
KW Craft – Thai Ginger
Cider Profile: Name: KW Craft – Thai Ginger Sampled October 2020 Brand: KW Craft Cider Inc. Type: Flavoured – Pepper Location of Brewing: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON ABV: 6.7% Website Link: kwcraftcider.com Ingredients: Freshly pressed Ontario apples, champagne yeast, thai peppers, ginger, cane sugar Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: 2020 Holiday […]
Hoity Toity – 4 on the Floor
Cider Profile: Name: Hoity Toity – 4 on the Floor Sampled December 2020 Brand: Hoity Toity Cellars Type: Mixed Fruit Location of Brewing: Mildmay, ON ABV: 5% Website Link: hoitytoitycellars.ca Ingredients: Apples, white grapes, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Hoity Toity Retail Store Flavour: Apple and grape Colour: […]
Brickworks – The Purple Road
Cider Profile: Name: Brickworks – The Purple Road Sampled December 2020 Brand: Brickworks Ciderhouse Type: Flavoured – Blueberry and Lavender Location of Brewing: Toronto, ON ABV: 5.5% Website Link: theciderhouse.ca Ingredients: Cider, carbonated water, sugars (apple juice, concentrated wild blueberry juice, cane sugar), lavender Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 27g/L Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: […]
Shale Ridge – Cranberry Spice
Cider Profile: Name: Shale Ridge – Cranberry Spice Sampled November 2020 Brand: Shale Ridge Estate Winery Type: Flavoured – Mulled Cranberry Location of Brewing: Thedford, ON ABV: 7% Website Link: shaleridgeestatewinery.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Shale Ridge Retail + Online Store Flavour: Mulled Cranberry Colour: Transparent […]
Prince Edward County – Ice Cider
Cider Profile: Name: Prince Edward County – Ice Cider Sampled October 2020 Brand: County Cider Company Type: Iced Cider Location of Brewing: Picton, ON ABV: 11.5% Website Link: countycider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 375ml (bottle) Availability: County Cider Retail Store and Online Flavour: Apple Colour: Amber Carbonation: Still Cider […]
Jaanihanso – Sherry Cask-Aged Dry Cider
Cider Profile: Name: Jaanihanso – Sherry Cask-Aged Dry Cider Sampled June 2020 Brand: Jaanihanso Type: Apple – Barrel-Aged Location of Brewing: Ouna, Estonia ABV: 5.5% Website Link: jaanihanso.ee/en Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 330mL (bottle) Availability: Various better beverage bars (We got at WVRST) Flavour: Apple + sherry Colour: Cloudy […]
Hard Way – Renegade
Cider Profile: Name: Hard Way – Renegade Sampled November 2020 Brand: The Hard Way Cider Co Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Bath, ON ABV: 6.5% Website Link: hardwaycider.com Ingredients: 100% locally grown apples, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 355mL (can) Availability: Hard Way retail + online store Flavour: Apple […]
Bulwark – Winter
Cider Profile: Name: Bulwark – Winter Sampled October 2020 Brand: Bulwark Ciders (Muwin Estate Wines Ltd.) Type: Apple – Mulled Location of Brewing: New Ross, Nova Scotia ABV: 7.0% Website Link: bulwarkcider.com Ingredients: Apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 330ml + 500ml (bottles) Availability: Bulwark online and retail […]
The Old Tun – Russet
Cider Profile: Name: The Old Tun – Russet Sampled October 2020 Brand: The Old Tun (Ridgeport Wine inc) Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Niagara, ON ABV: 9.5% Website Link: theoldtun.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Drink Collab Online Store Flavour: Apple Colour: Translucent, sunshine yellow […]
Banjo – Revival
Cider Profile: Name: Banjo – Revival Sampled October 2020 Brand: Banjo Handcrafted Cider Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: Uxbridge, ON ABV: 6.5% Website Link: banjocider.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Banjo retail store Flavour: Apple Colour: Transparent golden Carbonation: Large and small streaming bubbles Cider Crate […]
East Street – Harvest Botanical
Cider Profile: Name: East Street – Harvest Botanical Sampled November 2020 Brand: East Street Cider Co. Type: Flavoured – Mixed Location of Brewing: Godritch, ON ABV: 6% Website Link: eaststreetcider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 355ml (can) Availability: East Street Online and Retail stores Flavour: Hibiscus, Lemongrass and rose hip […]
McAdam – Urban Cider
Cider Profile: Name: McAdam – Urban Cider Sampled November 2020 Brand: McAdam (La Brassirie McAuslan Brewing Inc) Type: Apple – Crosp Location of Brewing: Montreal, Quebec ABV: 4.7% Website Link: mcauslan.com Ingredients: Apple juice, carbon dioxide, sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: Quebec Flavour: Apple Colour: Transparent, golden-yellow Carbonation: […]
Revel – All Day
Cider Profile: Name: Revel – All Day First sampled November 2020 Updated August 2024 Brand: Revel Cider Type: Flavoured – Mixed Fruit Location of Brewing: Guelph, ON ABV: 6.5% Website Link: revelcider.ca Ingredients: Apples, Stwarberry Plums, Lavender, Sulphites Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Revel Retail + Online Store Flavour: […]
Windswept – Crimson Crisp (2018)
Cider Profile: Name: Windswept – Crimson Crisp (2018) Sampled October 2020 Brand: Windswept Orchard Cider Type: Apple – Single Varietal Location of Brewing: Meaford, ON ABV: 6.6% Website Link: Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 500ml (bottles) Availability: Windswept Retail + online stores Flavour: Apple Colour: Hazy straw yellow Carbonation: Medium, […]
KW Cider – Canadian Shield Berries Rosé
Cider Profile: Name: KW Cider – Canadian Shield Berries Rosé Sampled October 2020 Brand: KW Cider Company Type: Flavoured – Mixed Berry Location of Brewing: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON ABV: 6.3% Website Link: kwcider.com Ingredients: Ontario apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, blackcurrant, champagne yeast, cane sugar Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 473ml (can) Availability: […]
Slabtown – Mojito De Manzana
Cider Profile: Name: Slabtown – Mojito De Manzana Sampled September 2020 Brand: Slabtown Cider Co. Type: Flavoured – Lime and Mint Location of Brewing: Uxbridge, ON ABV: 6.4% Website Link: slabtowncider.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Slabtown Retail Store Flavour: Lime Colour: Transparent golden-yellow, with lime particles […]
Shale Ridge – Blueberry Hops
Cider Profile: Name: Shale Ridge – Blueberry Hops Sampled November 2020 Brand: Shale Ridge Estate Winery Type: Flavoured – Blueberry + Hops Location of Brewing: Thedford, ON ABV: 8% Website Link: shaleridgewinery.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottles) Availability: Shale Ridge retail and online store Flavour: Blueberry + Hops […]
Beaver Valley – Ginger
Cider Profile: Name: Beaver Valley – Ginger Sampled September 2020 Brand: Beaver Valley Winery Ltd. Type: Flavoured – Ginger Location of Brewing: Kimberely, ON ABV: 7.5% Website Link: bvcider.ca Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Beaver Valley Retail Store + Special Online Ordering Flavour: Ginger Colour: Pale translucent yellow […]
