Front Road Cellars – 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.
Brookers Cider – August 2022
We headed north of Ottawa, to the Ottawa Valley cidery Brookers, one of the newest cideries in the province who focuses on wild ciders.
Steel Town Cider – April 20 2022
We headed into Hamilton to met with Alex, Hamilton, and Steel Town cider – one of the only industrial cideries in Ontario.
Ev’s Eclectics & drinkcollab – April 20 2022
We had a great sit-down with Mitchell Everett McCurdy of Ev’s Eclectics and the drinkcollab brand to talk and sample some offerings!
2 Blokes Cider – April 22 2022
Matt and Andy welcomed us to their (in the middle of) upgraded cider production facility and sales to talk their product and the cider industry at length.
Saunders Cider – October 5 2021
Saunders Family Farm has been a mainstay in the Ottawa region for…. a long time. They recently purchased Flying Canoe and moved the cider production to the farm. We chat with Jeff and sample 4 offerings
Heeman’s Tour – July 31 2021
Located just outside of London, Ontario, Heeman’s is known for their amazing plant offering, but they also offer a series of very good ciders now. We talk about it all on this episode.
Twin Pines Cider Tour – July 31 2021
Their Hammer Bent Series is internationally known, and their product is uniquely local and traditional. We were thrilled to chat with Twin Pines in Thedford, ON.
East Street Cider Co Tour – July 31 2021
The dogs fight in the background as The Cider Crate tours the current and being updated cider house by East Street Cider, as David walks us through.
Bayfield Berry Farm Tour – July 31 2021
Not overly well known, the Bayfield Berry Farm has expanded its cider offering very quickly, with dozens to try! Barry chatted with Marlene about all things Berry
Geissberger Cider House Tour – July 31 2021
We (Barry, Bethany and Sterling) got the chance to chat with two brothers (Garry and Gord), who have had cider in their family for generations, and in the past few years has started to expand to the public.
BUSL Cider – Tour – August 2019
Before they officially opened, we stopped by BUSL (Bushel) Cider in Mallorytown for a chat about the 2019 launch of their cidery.
Ugly Apple – Tour – August 2019
We visited the little, wild cidery Ugly Apple in Lanark County, an hour outside of Ottawa in August of 2019, and had a chat with Bret Hogue
Tall Post – Tour – Hamilton (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.
Rood Apples – Tour – Jordan Station (July 2019)
We talked with Yvonne and Britnie from Rood Apples, aka Creekside Estates, and talk all things cider about the brand and more.
Niagara Teaching College – Tour – Niagara (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.
Niagara Cider Company – Tour – Niagara, ON (July 2019)
A visit to the Black Diamond wine processing facility that hosts Niagara Cider Company (All I can say is, what a HUGE place), and chatted with co-founder Matt about how it all began.
Shiny Cider – Tour – 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)
Ironwood Cider – Tour – 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.
Rootstock Ciderworks – Tour – Williamson, NY (July 2019)
We stopped at Rootstock Ciderworks on July 4th to chat with Luke about their operation, cider and even some spirits.
Sterling Cider – Tour – Fair Haven, NY (July 2019)
The first stop in a quick Northern New York State and Niagara Tour stopped us at Sterling Cider Company, a small family operation in Fair Haven, on July 4th none the less.
Crimson Cider Company – June 2019
We visited Prince Edward Country’s newest cidery, Crimson Cider Company, just before they opened their operation to the public in June of 2019
Revel – Tour – Guelph, ON (Dec 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!
Farmgate – Tour – Ottawa, ON (Oct 2018)
We visited Farmgate, about 45 minutes outside of downtown Ottawa, a touch north, with our friend Trevor and a few dogs in October, 2018
Rev Nat’s – Tour – Portland, OR (Oct 2018)
We stopped by Reverend Nat’s in Portland for a quick chat and a tasty flight in October, 2018
Cider Riot – Tour – Portland, OR (Oct 2018)
A visit to the Portland, OR tap house and production facilities – See photos at www.thecidercrate.com/
Red Rover Cider Tour (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.
York County Cider Company Tour (NB) – June 2018
We caught up with Ed when in Fredericton in early June, 2018 to talk shop with the York County Cider owner.
Kings Mills Cider – Prince Edward Country Tour 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.
Empire Cider Co. – Prince Edward County Tour 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.
Apple Falls Cider Co – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
A stop to chat with Amelie and Matt, along with a walk through the orchard and visit with the animals on residence.
The Old Third – Prince Edward Country Tour 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.
Hinterland Winery – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
A quick stop at Hinterland to chat about the two ciders they offer, and quite a neat back patio.
Fieldbird Cider – Prince Edward County Tour 2018
Visiting the Kent-He Winery, we had a behind the scenes chat with Fieldbird and their very unique still-cider creations.
Clafelds Fruit Winery & Cider House Market – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
We talked with Amy from Clafeld about Cider and the orchard in PEC, May 2018
Burgeron Cole Point Cider – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
A visit to Burgeron Winery with their very unique story about how Cole Point Cider came to be!
Hardway Cider – Prince Edward Country Tour 2018
Visiting Hardway Cider, just outside of Prince Edward Country, May 2018
Spirit Tree Cider Tour – December 2017
In the heart of Caledon, ON, we talked with Tom about Spirit Tree and the OCCA. December 2017.
Heartwood Cider Tour – December 2017
We visited Brent from Heartwood Cider and his milti-use farm in Ospring, ON. December 2017.
KW Craft Cider Tour – December 2017
A tour and discussion about cider with Michael of KW Craft Cider. December 2017.
Apple Falls Cider Company Tour – September 2017
A tour with Matt of the newly formed Apple Falls Cider Company in Carrying, ON. September 2017.
401 Cider Company Tour – August 2017
Talking with Karen from 401 Cider in Colborne, ON. August 2017.
County Cider Cidery Tour – June 2016
Talking with Grant and Jen at County Cider, Waupoos, Prince Edward County, Ontario in June of 2016.