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Cidery Tour: Front Road Cellars – Simcoe, ON [August 2022]
Along the Simcoe Shores, Front Road Cellars aka Blueberry Hill Estates has a gorgeous facility between Turkey Point and Port Rowan. We chat about it and cider in the region. Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Brookers – Scotch Bush, ON [August 2022]
We stopped into visit one of the more norther cider makers in the province, Brookers in mid August of 2022. Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Two Blokes Cider, Port Perry, ON [April 2022]
Matt and Andy welcomed us to their (in the middle of) upgraded cider production facility in Port Perry, to talk their product and the cider industry at length.Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Steel Town, Hamilton ON [April 2022]
We headed into Hamilton to meet and chat with Alex Hamilton, owner and cider maker of Steel Town cider – one of the only industrial cideries in Ontario. Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Ev’s Eclectics and DrinkCollab
We did an interview with Mitchell McCurdy – creator of the perry-based Ev’s Eclectics. They sell their products virtually through Drink Collab, where their products are showcased and sold with fellow-minded alcohol entrepreneurs, but we visited Marynissen Estates Winery where they produce it out of. Download file | Play in new window
Boulard – Rye Cask Finish Calvados
Cider Profile: Name: Boulard VSOP – Rye Cask Finish Calvados Sampled September 2021 Brand: Boulard V.S.O.P. Type: Calvados Location of Brewing: Reux, France ABV: 40% Website Link: calvados-boulard.com Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: N/A Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml Bottle Availability: LCBO 2020 Flavour: Calvados Colour: Rust Carbonation: None Cider Crate Tasting Notes: Smell: Strong […]
The Cider Crate – Best of 2021
Year two of lockdown provided some really good cider offerings, here are our best for 2021 ~Bethany and Barry Top 5 Overall Cold Creek – Erin Go Brach Duntroon – Empire Dry Apple Saunders – Tricky Treat / Candy Apple Shale Ridge – Cherry Chocolate Geissberger – Hard Apple Cider Top 10 – Apple […]
Cidery Tour: Saunders – Munster, ON
A family farm that has grown into a spectacular adventure to visit, Saunders recently purchased Ottawa’s first Cidery, Flying Canoe and has added more offerings. Check out the place if you can! Well worth a full day’s visit. Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Heemans – London, ON
Just outside of London, Ontario Heeman’s has been known for years for their farm offerings (and plants!). They recently started producing cider. Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Shale Ridge – Thedford, ON
Located in Eastern Ontario, Shale Ridge offers a family and adult fun cider and winery. Have a swing on the swings or check out the new taphouse! Interview below. Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Twin Pines – Thedford, ON
A producer of many classic and traditional varieties of Cider, Twin Pines does a lot more then just make their own material. We chat and learn more! Download file | Play in new window |
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 |
Disclaimer About Gifts
We at The Cider Crate have a strong policy about not asking cideries for free products. We know the challenges and small margins cider making can have and we want you to succeed. It is very much appreciated when you gift us cider however. We want to showcase as much cider from Ontario and Canada […]
The Cider Crate Top 5 New Ciders We Tried Spring 2021
We try a lot of ciders here at The Cider Crate – so we want to give seasonal recognition to the top 5 we have every 3 months. In no particular order, here they are! Kings Mill – Russet Heritage FieldBird – Black Barred Charmat Perry Steel Town – Planet of the Pies Duntroon […]
Our Top 5 Strawberry-Forward Ciders for Spring 2021
Strawberry season is a mood of its own, but always too short of a season overall. With June promising juicy berries, we thought to shine some light on our favourite strawberry-forward ciders! Heritage Estate – Eden’s Apple Strawberry We aren’t sure how Heritage Estate got a strawberry shortcake in a can, but this cider is […]
Our Top 5 Floral Infused Ciders for Spring 2021
Ah Spring… warming weather, cute animals and of course, the flowers are blooming all around! One of the more unique type of ingredients we’ve seen being added to ciders – especially lately – are flowers! We picked our top 5 floral infused ciders to celebrate the rebirth that Spring can bring. Duntoon Cyder House – […]
Our Top 5 Ciders for a Festive Cinco de Mayo 2021
Mexico is a wondrous country of great beauty and great people who are kind, friendly and with a good sense of humour. Cinco de Mayo is only one of their colourful celebrations every year and any observance of it must be respectful to the culture and country. We rounded up our top 5 ciders we […]
Spring 2021 LCBO Cider Releases to Look For
Spring always promises many new cider releases at the LCBO. Here are some of the most promising releases heading to shelves across Ontario soon (but you can buy most of these already from thier respective online + retail stores) If there are two trends we see, peach and rosé ciders will once again rule the […]
The Cider Crate Top 5 New Ciders We Tried Winter 2021
We are starting a new thing here at The Cider Crate – we try dozens of new ciders every month, but want to start sharing our top 5 every season/3 months going forward. There are so many great ciders and cideries in Ontario and beyond so this is our way to given special recognition to […]
Top Dry Hopped Cider Picks for a Hoppy Easter 2021
While hops are mainly associated with beer, dry-hopped ciders are increasingly growing in popularity. When infused into cider, they typically add fruity-like notes, such as lemon, citrus, lychee and more – but can also be bitter, floral and more. Dry hopping works well for both sweet and dry ciders, and everything in between. As Easter […]
NW Cider Symposium March 16-18th
As we move into the 2nd full year of COVID-19 restrictions, many groups have reorganized to online learning. The NW Cider Symposium for 2021 has done the same. March 16-18, 2021 The Symposium is a virtual event to learn, grow, connect and celebrate our vibrant industry and will feature: Educational workshops for orchardists, marketers, cidermakers, […]
Mayador – Sidra Asturiana [Non-Alcoholic]
Apple Drink Profile: Name: Mayador – Sidra Asturiana (Non-Alcoholic) Sampled January 2021 Brand: Mayador Type: Apple Drink Location of Brewing: Spain ABV: Less than 0.5% Website Link: mayador.com Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Apple Juice 35%, Apple Vinegar, Sugar, Citric Acid, Preservatives E-202, Potassium Sorbate, Antioxidant E-300 L, Ascorbic Acid, Colour E-163, Sulphites Gluten Free: Yes Sugar […]
The Cider Crate – Best of 2020
Fortunately there were still some bests’ in 2020! Here are our favs. ~Bethany and Barry Top 5 Overall Cold Creek – Cuvée Madeline FieldBird – 2018 Perry Sur Lie Banjo – Rouge East Street – Harvest Botanical Farmgate – Mulled Top 5 – Apple Cold Creek – Cuvée Madeline Banjo – Dueling Banjos Twin Pines […]
The Gingerbread Jingle
Time for a festive cocktail! 🥂 🎄The Gingerbread Jingle 🎄 This one is for the ginger and spice fans. Ingredients ⭐️ ice & spiced bitters (we used @tsdistillers all-spice) ⭐️ Ginger beer (here we used @fevertreecanada) ⭐️ a dry apple cider (@hardwaycider’s Renegade is an excellent choice for this) ⭐️ @drinkwillibald Gingerbread Gin (available at @lcbo) Directions 1. P
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
Old Barrel Production Process
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Special 100yr Old Barrel Series
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Making Of Scotch
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Special Glasses
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The Art Of Whiskey
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Whiskey Jam
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Our Grounds
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Old Malt Whiskey
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Holidays At Home
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