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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  

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Saying it here and now: pomegranate needs to be in Saying it here and now: pomegranate needs to be in more ciders! ❤️ Enjoyed the newish Pomegranate Blueberry Cider by @kwcraftcider. I say newish because it’s new in cans and to the @lcbo for 2025, but it’s been a featured flavour combo in kegs at establishments for a bit now. If you like red berries and/or tart fruits, this may be for you. With a familiar cider base you’ll find in many of their other ciders, this one is dry and is mostly balanced between the two added adjuncts - but I do find it tilts a bit towards the pomegranate overall. Get it while it’s hot! . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
It’s @1818farm_cidery sophomore year of cider ma It’s @1818farm_cidery sophomore year of cider making, and their newest releases for 2025 show how much their craft has evolved in the last matter of mere months. Case in point - their 2024 Golden Hour is a stunning offering that’s a masterclass in having balanced elements but yet also somehow bold, rich flavours that shine independently on their own. Made with Golden Russets, and aged in French brandy barrels, the barreling aspects really hit the palate quick and strong first. You get some astringency and booziness from the brandy, as well as a mild hit of woodiness that adds nuanced depth. If you like spirit barrelled ciders, this 100% will tickle your desires. Then into the aftertaste, the promised yellow apple Golden Russet base really starts to shine, as the astringency and fermentation notes start to dwindle. You get peel and flesh notes, that are clean and showcased to the full potential of the original apple variety. Fermented bone dry, there is still a natural brightness from the Golden Russets that delights. This one is easily our favourite so far from 1818 Farm & Cidery and an early contender for our best of list for 2025. Owner Wes told us he has a lot of big plans for the cidery under construction right now, so do watch their space for big things coming soon. But for now, you can get their ciders - including their 4 new ciders recently released - at their farm stand and local Ottawa-area farmers markets 👏 . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cider-time
When you can’t make it to the County, you can br When you can’t make it to the County, you can bring a bit of the County to you. We had planned on going to PEC this weekend, but a very large rain storm halted our plans. Our two corgis in the rain would make quite unnecessary messes, and we ain’t about that life. But we still did have this @clafeldcider collab with @pluckteas in our fridge - their Georgian Bay Berry cider. In their collab series of we believe of 6 ciders now, they infuse various Pluck Teas into their ciders, which includes this berry option. We found this one drank the most like an ice tea of the bunch. The stillness of these ciders really allows for a lot of the tea intricacies to come out, like tannins specifically from the teas themselves. With a dry apple base that rounds out the experience, these are unique fusion drinks for sure! . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cider-time
It’s not often you see elderberries in a cider, It’s not often you see elderberries in a cider, but we are here for it in Franklin, Quebec’s @lacapsuletemporelle 2022 harvest ‘Sureau’. Tart, but not aggressively sour, you are greeted with these notes + some astringency from the berries. Some earthy grit, and acidity add some natural depth to the offering. You get some of the traditional apple base with some funk detectable, that peaks through the stronger berry notes at times. It becomes more of a wine-like, dry fermented elderberry into the finish, less juicy than how it starts. We assume this is very close to if you were to eat elderberries off a wild bush actually. This cider masterfully trends on both old world and new world Quebec cider making. A very elevated choice for fans of tart and/or berry ciders, without being too bold in any direction, other than the dryness. We’ve tried a lot of their portfolio and everything is a true delight. But this one really stands out. A fantastic drink for @cidreduquebec La semaine du cidre du Quebec! . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cider-time #cidreduquebec #jaimelecidreqc
Quebec Cider week - hosted by @cidreduquebec - sta Quebec Cider week - hosted by @cidreduquebec - starts today and runs until May 11th. It’s a great opportunity to try (and retry) cider from Canada’s oldest cider-making province. With over 110+ cidermakers across La Belle Province, there is something for every taste! 🥂 One of the first makers we always think of when we think of Quebec cider is Chicoutimi’s @cidrejolirouge. Making extra crisp and well executed ciders, their original here has been loved for many years now and has wide distribution across the province. Depending on traditionally grown apples in Quebec, it’s an off-dry, authentic to history experience in a can. We also love their flavoured ciders like their Maple and Raspberry, and they even have a few alcohol-free choices available now too. 
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Supporting local tonight with the Stone Cold Cider Supporting local tonight with the Stone Cold Cider by Morrisburg’s @stonecropacres! If you’re in Eastern Ontario, this is worth a stop, for ciders, wines and some excellent pizzas. This cider is still, low tannin and acidity, but with a decent amount of red apple characteristics. Bone dry, it’s got a bit of natural grit and earthiness to it. As per the bottle, the apples come from the near by orchard where the McIntosh apple was discovered - yes that is near Ottawa! A unique choice made with a lot of heart and small craft flare. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cider-time
This is a fun spring release from @thornburycraft This is a fun spring release from @thornburycraft now at the LCBO - their Mango Lemonade Dragonfruit Cider! Best I can describe it, it’s a tropical vacay in a can. I was very impressed with the amount of mango and especially dragonfruit flavours found within - they dominate the profile. Following that, are the crisp apple notes, and lastly a bit of sweet lemonade to round everything out. This does run on the sweeter side and has more of a commercial, widespread appeal. It’s not something I would reach for every day, but because of its sweetness and refreshing nature, would be so great in the direct sunlight on a humid day. Love to see such creative flavours and offerings coming out this year. We need more innovation in the Canadian cider scene! 💪 . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Easter egg hunts but make it with ciders 👏🐣 Easter egg hunts but make it with ciders 👏🐣 If you like SOUR ciders that will make you wince and salivate, the @revelcider Slow & Steady may be that girl for you. Bone dry, pungent and funky, it’s a bold one, that’s for sure - especially right out of the gates. What really makes this unique is the additive of goldenrod and sumac. Sumac/heavy upfront, it adds a zesty lemon and peppery note to it. As the stronger elements reduce, you then get the golden rod near the finish in the form of a savoury floral note. The foraged apples that comprise the base seemingly have both heritage and crab apple characteristics within. As Revel says, they love flavours, feelings, fruits and flowers and this cider has it all. Maybe niche, but if you like a shock to the tastebuds, and unique adjuncts, this may be an appropriate choice for you 😘 . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Who is going to live and who is going to die on th Who is going to live and who is going to die on the season finale of The White Lotus tonight?! As Chelsea said, bad luck comes in 3 so I’m guessing 3 people (including a Ratliff). In honour of this, I’ve crafted the “White Hot Mess Lotus” Thai-inspired cider cocktail! 🐵 2 oz of @tanqueraygin Rangpur Lime Gin 🙊 1 oz of St- Remy brandy 🙉 Your favourite apple cider (I chose @heemans Dry Empire as it is very crisp and helps amplify other flavours) 🙈 Thai basil + mint leaves + a squeeze of lime 🐒 4 oz of mango juice (but I used mango dragonfruit if you can find it) ❌ absolutely zero fruit juice from the poisonous pong-pong tree 1. Muddle your herbs in the bottom of a cocktail shaker 2. Add gin + brandy 3. Add ice + juice + a bit of freshly squeezed lime. Shake generously. 4. Strain into glass with some ice 5. Top to the rest of the glass with your favourite cider! 6. Garnish if you can’t live an uncomfortable life at this age 
. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
A little taste of some of the best modern cider Qu A little taste of some of the best modern cider Quebec had to offer. Our friends at @cidre_intrus have crafted a beautiful cider in their J’ai un project, denvenir feu. Which we believe translates to “I have a project - to go crazy” (DM us if that is wrong). A lively medley of Marquette, plums and late season apples, this is a bone dry, sour-leaning and semi-funky cider that really lets some of the cellaring shine from within. The adjunct fruits taste plump and fresh, with the apple base tasting a bit more aged and dank. The acidity is also an amplifier of flavour throughout. Really a sophisticated offering overall, it has a lot of bold elements that are still are in sync and harmonious with one another. 

. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime #cidreduquebec #jaimelecidreqc
Longer days, more sunshine and cider. Some of the Longer days, more sunshine and cider. Some of the best things to have as we transition into Spring ☀️ Featuring our local friends @farmgatecider and their blend of mid-season apples, Stagecoach. 
. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Drink Canadian cider all year round, unnecessary t Drink Canadian cider all year round, unnecessary trade war or not 💪🇨🇦🍎 We make it easy for you to find a new favourite cider or plan your next epic cider adventure. 🍎 www.cidersofcanada.ca 🍎 Did a little map update today, so welcome to some of Canada’s newest cider makers to the map: British Columbia: @folktalecider, @bigbangcider, @lillooetciderco + @wildflowercidery Ontario: @riveroakskatingtrail + @palatinehillsestatewinery Quebec: @cidre.bagatelle, @arthabaska_fs, @domaine_heritage, @cidrerieterre50, @vignoblecoteaustpaul, @vergertrottiercidrerie, @vignoblecamy, @cidrerie.caps.noirs Nova Scotia: @margareecider + @redfoxcider Updated addresses for @woodfolkcider + @mauzynfld 
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Little Twig. Big wings. 🦋 Ended up with a bott Little Twig. Big wings. 🦋 Ended up with a bottle of this beautiful cider from our talented friends at @woodfolkcider. This 2023 vintage Little Twig is an elevated cider that’s really easy to drink a lot of, quickly. This is a clean, bright and bone dry cider heavy on the tannins, with some driving acidity initially. Featuring a blend of heritage and culinary apple varieties (the bottle lists them all - impressive!), it’s more crisp apple base upfront, and fermentation + booziness notes in the finish. A bit of well controlled woodiness and funk adds depth too. This is a stellar cider that really features a lot of what makes Ontario cider so unique and delicious. Can’t wait to hopefully finally visit them more when the weather gets better. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
The only benefit of winter is chilling your ciders The only benefit of winter is chilling your ciders outside ❄️ Really enjoying the crisp, clean Sparkling Apple by @vieniestates. With a ton of apple body, start to finish, it’s extra refreshing and satisfying. A nice fermentation note to remind you it is indeed alcoholic. We’d think this would be a hit with almost every cider fan out there. This is a classic Ontario cider for a reason from Niagara benchlands maker Vieni. And they still have it available at their store + a few on the LCBO website currently. Believe it or not, this was one of our absolute first publlished reviews in 2016 at number 22. We’ve since updated the review because our first ones were a bit rough and rudimentary #growingpains 😜 What are you sipping this frigid weekend? 😍 
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Your outie likes craft cider 🍎 Net Zero is tap Your outie likes craft cider 🍎 Net Zero is tapped into the Lumon system. All systems go. Featuring @duntrooncyderhouse 
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Happy Flag Day 🇨🇦 I am and always have been Happy Flag Day 🇨🇦 I am and always have been a proud Canadian. Canada is a sovereign state and it 👏 always 👏 will 👏 be 👏 ‼️ Also very proud of Canada’s gift to the cider world - Ice Cider. Developed in Quebec in the 80s, it has been imported and renowned globally and has been replicated in other cold climate areas, including places like Spain now. @westavenuecider North by West is a 10.5% offering that perfectly captures what makes ice cider so tasty and unique. And the name of course is the perfect choice for feeling patriotic, eh 🍁🧭 
. . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Love is in the air today 💕 Happy Valentine’s Love is in the air today 💕 Happy Valentine’s Day to all! Celebrating with a cider made for today - Georgetown’s @hex1847ciderinc Ye Olde Cupid’s Bow. Loaded with sharp and spicy cinnamon heart flavour, it is a bold choice for today or any day! Today we celebrate all forms of love, platIonic and romantic. I am grateful for my forever Valentine Barry who I started The Cider Crate with, but he has since left to focus on running @cidercidreca ❤️ This is our 13th Valentines Day together and I hope for many more. Photos of us from the start to recent, and some of our best travel moments together also. 

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We ❤️ a good cider pun, and @vieniestates has We ❤️ a good cider pun, and @vieniestates has a good one in their ultra refreshing Cider Gala single varietal. A naturally more sweet apple, this shows in the cider but is far from sugary or cloying. Made with estate Galas, this is a super crisp and easy to drink cider. It’s crisp, bright and with a clean, fault free body. It also features some unique notes like starfruit and other tropical-like notes. And it pairs well with food as we found out in our pasta dinner! 🍝 You can this cider at their estate winery in Lincoln, in the Niagara region. Full review at www.thecidercrate.com 🍎

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Ask anybody at any CiderCon, and you’ll hear tha Ask anybody at any CiderCon, and you’ll hear that the Canadians attending are always the life of the party 🇨🇦 We Canucks had a great turnout last week and showed why the true white north is one of the best cider destinations in the world ❤️🥂 Thanks to @cidercidreca + @chaosbrewclub + @bevfluence for putting on the Canadian Cider showcase last Tuesday that had a great turnout from Canadians and many of our international friends. Some of the best Canadian ciders you could find in Chicago last week: 🍎 @banjocider. The strawberry rhubarb Wildflower made with maple syrup was an absolute hit with everyone 🍎 @twoblokescider all of theirs of course! 🍎 @woodfolkcider brought many of their ciders, Little Twig being a personal favourite of mine 🍎 @redislandcider brought some of their flavoured cans. Their Haskap Lady’s Slipper was a masterclass on local PEI flavours 🍎 @islandfolkcider brought a few, including their latest Chocolate Strawberry made for Valentines 🍎 @crossmountcidercompany brought maybe their entire portfolio to sample?! Amazing! 🍎 @yorkcountycider from Fredericton became a cult favourite with their 2L bottles of flavoured goodness, including their 9% imperial cherry 🍎 other bottles from @greyandgoldcider, @heemanscellar and @drinkannapolis also made their way through the tasting events Always incredible to see Canadian Cider from coast to coast to coast be loved and appreciated. And I’d like to think we Canadians are good company as well ❤️ 
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Well that was a fantastic @ciderconference 2025 in Well that was a fantastic @ciderconference 2025 in Chicago this past week! The fine folks at @pickcider put on quite the show. There too much to name, and a specific Canadian cider at CiderCon recap is coming, but here are some of my highlights: - the quince and keeving tasting sessions - the pizza making and cider pairing experience, + the @rightbeecider & @gooseisland tour after - @michiganciders event + tasting truck! - @newyorkcider tasting event - the cider share which had dozens of ciders from around the world to try - including featured country Chile 🇨🇱 A great week, great people and a great cause. Hope we can make it to Rhode Island next year!! . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
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Saying it here and now: pomegranate needs to be in Saying it here and now: pomegranate needs to be in more ciders! ❤️ Enjoyed the newish Pomegranate Blueberry Cider by @kwcraftcider. I say newish because it’s new in cans and to the @lcbo for 2025, but it’s been a featured flavour combo in kegs at establishments for a bit now. If you like red berries and/or tart fruits, this may be for you. With a familiar cider base you’ll find in many of their other ciders, this one is dry and is mostly balanced between the two added adjuncts - but I do find it tilts a bit towards the pomegranate overall. Get it while it’s hot! . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
It’s @1818farm_cidery sophomore year of cider ma It’s @1818farm_cidery sophomore year of cider making, and their newest releases for 2025 show how much their craft has evolved in the last matter of mere months. Case in point - their 2024 Golden Hour is a stunning offering that’s a masterclass in having balanced elements but yet also somehow bold, rich flavours that shine independently on their own. Made with Golden Russets, and aged in French brandy barrels, the barreling aspects really hit the palate quick and strong first. You get some astringency and booziness from the brandy, as well as a mild hit of woodiness that adds nuanced depth. If you like spirit barrelled ciders, this 100% will tickle your desires. Then into the aftertaste, the promised yellow apple Golden Russet base really starts to shine, as the astringency and fermentation notes start to dwindle. You get peel and flesh notes, that are clean and showcased to the full potential of the original apple variety. Fermented bone dry, there is still a natural brightness from the Golden Russets that delights. This one is easily our favourite so far from 1818 Farm & Cidery and an early contender for our best of list for 2025. Owner Wes told us he has a lot of big plans for the cidery under construction right now, so do watch their space for big things coming soon. But for now, you can get their ciders - including their 4 new ciders recently released - at their farm stand and local Ottawa-area farmers markets 👏 . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cider-time
When you can’t make it to the County, you can br When you can’t make it to the County, you can bring a bit of the County to you. We had planned on going to PEC this weekend, but a very large rain storm halted our plans. Our two corgis in the rain would make quite unnecessary messes, and we ain’t about that life. But we still did have this @clafeldcider collab with @pluckteas in our fridge - their Georgian Bay Berry cider. In their collab series of we believe of 6 ciders now, they infuse various Pluck Teas into their ciders, which includes this berry option. We found this one drank the most like an ice tea of the bunch. The stillness of these ciders really allows for a lot of the tea intricacies to come out, like tannins specifically from the teas themselves. With a dry apple base that rounds out the experience, these are unique fusion drinks for sure! . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cider-time
It’s not often you see elderberries in a cider, It’s not often you see elderberries in a cider, but we are here for it in Franklin, Quebec’s @lacapsuletemporelle 2022 harvest ‘Sureau’. Tart, but not aggressively sour, you are greeted with these notes + some astringency from the berries. Some earthy grit, and acidity add some natural depth to the offering. You get some of the traditional apple base with some funk detectable, that peaks through the stronger berry notes at times. It becomes more of a wine-like, dry fermented elderberry into the finish, less juicy than how it starts. We assume this is very close to if you were to eat elderberries off a wild bush actually. This cider masterfully trends on both old world and new world Quebec cider making. A very elevated choice for fans of tart and/or berry ciders, without being too bold in any direction, other than the dryness. We’ve tried a lot of their portfolio and everything is a true delight. But this one really stands out. A fantastic drink for @cidreduquebec La semaine du cidre du Quebec! . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cider-time #cidreduquebec #jaimelecidreqc
Quebec Cider week - hosted by @cidreduquebec - sta Quebec Cider week - hosted by @cidreduquebec - starts today and runs until May 11th. It’s a great opportunity to try (and retry) cider from Canada’s oldest cider-making province. With over 110+ cidermakers across La Belle Province, there is something for every taste! 🥂 One of the first makers we always think of when we think of Quebec cider is Chicoutimi’s @cidrejolirouge. Making extra crisp and well executed ciders, their original here has been loved for many years now and has wide distribution across the province. Depending on traditionally grown apples in Quebec, it’s an off-dry, authentic to history experience in a can. We also love their flavoured ciders like their Maple and Raspberry, and they even have a few alcohol-free choices available now too. 
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Supporting local tonight with the Stone Cold Cider Supporting local tonight with the Stone Cold Cider by Morrisburg’s @stonecropacres! If you’re in Eastern Ontario, this is worth a stop, for ciders, wines and some excellent pizzas. This cider is still, low tannin and acidity, but with a decent amount of red apple characteristics. Bone dry, it’s got a bit of natural grit and earthiness to it. As per the bottle, the apples come from the near by orchard where the McIntosh apple was discovered - yes that is near Ottawa! A unique choice made with a lot of heart and small craft flare. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cider-time
This is a fun spring release from @thornburycraft This is a fun spring release from @thornburycraft now at the LCBO - their Mango Lemonade Dragonfruit Cider! Best I can describe it, it’s a tropical vacay in a can. I was very impressed with the amount of mango and especially dragonfruit flavours found within - they dominate the profile. Following that, are the crisp apple notes, and lastly a bit of sweet lemonade to round everything out. This does run on the sweeter side and has more of a commercial, widespread appeal. It’s not something I would reach for every day, but because of its sweetness and refreshing nature, would be so great in the direct sunlight on a humid day. Love to see such creative flavours and offerings coming out this year. We need more innovation in the Canadian cider scene! 💪 . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Easter egg hunts but make it with ciders 👏🐣 Easter egg hunts but make it with ciders 👏🐣 If you like SOUR ciders that will make you wince and salivate, the @revelcider Slow & Steady may be that girl for you. Bone dry, pungent and funky, it’s a bold one, that’s for sure - especially right out of the gates. What really makes this unique is the additive of goldenrod and sumac. Sumac/heavy upfront, it adds a zesty lemon and peppery note to it. As the stronger elements reduce, you then get the golden rod near the finish in the form of a savoury floral note. The foraged apples that comprise the base seemingly have both heritage and crab apple characteristics within. As Revel says, they love flavours, feelings, fruits and flowers and this cider has it all. Maybe niche, but if you like a shock to the tastebuds, and unique adjuncts, this may be an appropriate choice for you 😘 . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
Who is going to live and who is going to die on th Who is going to live and who is going to die on the season finale of The White Lotus tonight?! As Chelsea said, bad luck comes in 3 so I’m guessing 3 people (including a Ratliff). In honour of this, I’ve crafted the “White Hot Mess Lotus” Thai-inspired cider cocktail! 🐵 2 oz of @tanqueraygin Rangpur Lime Gin 🙊 1 oz of St- Remy brandy 🙉 Your favourite apple cider (I chose @heemans Dry Empire as it is very crisp and helps amplify other flavours) 🙈 Thai basil + mint leaves + a squeeze of lime 🐒 4 oz of mango juice (but I used mango dragonfruit if you can find it) ❌ absolutely zero fruit juice from the poisonous pong-pong tree 1. Muddle your herbs in the bottom of a cocktail shaker 2. Add gin + brandy 3. Add ice + juice + a bit of freshly squeezed lime. Shake generously. 4. Strain into glass with some ice 5. Top to the rest of the glass with your favourite cider! 6. Garnish if you can’t live an uncomfortable life at this age 
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A little taste of some of the best modern cider Qu A little taste of some of the best modern cider Quebec had to offer. Our friends at @cidre_intrus have crafted a beautiful cider in their J’ai un project, denvenir feu. Which we believe translates to “I have a project - to go crazy” (DM us if that is wrong). A lively medley of Marquette, plums and late season apples, this is a bone dry, sour-leaning and semi-funky cider that really lets some of the cellaring shine from within. The adjunct fruits taste plump and fresh, with the apple base tasting a bit more aged and dank. The acidity is also an amplifier of flavour throughout. Really a sophisticated offering overall, it has a lot of bold elements that are still are in sync and harmonious with one another. 

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Longer days, more sunshine and cider. Some of the Longer days, more sunshine and cider. Some of the best things to have as we transition into Spring ☀️ Featuring our local friends @farmgatecider and their blend of mid-season apples, Stagecoach. 
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Drink Canadian cider all year round, unnecessary t Drink Canadian cider all year round, unnecessary trade war or not 💪🇨🇦🍎 We make it easy for you to find a new favourite cider or plan your next epic cider adventure. 🍎 www.cidersofcanada.ca 🍎 Did a little map update today, so welcome to some of Canada’s newest cider makers to the map: British Columbia: @folktalecider, @bigbangcider, @lillooetciderco + @wildflowercidery Ontario: @riveroakskatingtrail + @palatinehillsestatewinery Quebec: @cidre.bagatelle, @arthabaska_fs, @domaine_heritage, @cidrerieterre50, @vignoblecoteaustpaul, @vergertrottiercidrerie, @vignoblecamy, @cidrerie.caps.noirs Nova Scotia: @margareecider + @redfoxcider Updated addresses for @woodfolkcider + @mauzynfld 
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Little Twig. Big wings. 🦋 Ended up with a bott Little Twig. Big wings. 🦋 Ended up with a bottle of this beautiful cider from our talented friends at @woodfolkcider. This 2023 vintage Little Twig is an elevated cider that’s really easy to drink a lot of, quickly. This is a clean, bright and bone dry cider heavy on the tannins, with some driving acidity initially. Featuring a blend of heritage and culinary apple varieties (the bottle lists them all - impressive!), it’s more crisp apple base upfront, and fermentation + booziness notes in the finish. A bit of well controlled woodiness and funk adds depth too. This is a stellar cider that really features a lot of what makes Ontario cider so unique and delicious. Can’t wait to hopefully finally visit them more when the weather gets better. . . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
The only benefit of winter is chilling your ciders The only benefit of winter is chilling your ciders outside ❄️ Really enjoying the crisp, clean Sparkling Apple by @vieniestates. With a ton of apple body, start to finish, it’s extra refreshing and satisfying. A nice fermentation note to remind you it is indeed alcoholic. We’d think this would be a hit with almost every cider fan out there. This is a classic Ontario cider for a reason from Niagara benchlands maker Vieni. And they still have it available at their store + a few on the LCBO website currently. Believe it or not, this was one of our absolute first publlished reviews in 2016 at number 22. We’ve since updated the review because our first ones were a bit rough and rudimentary #growingpains 😜 What are you sipping this frigid weekend? 😍 
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Your outie likes craft cider 🍎 Net Zero is tap Your outie likes craft cider 🍎 Net Zero is tapped into the Lumon system. All systems go. Featuring @duntrooncyderhouse 
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Happy Flag Day 🇨🇦 I am and always have been Happy Flag Day 🇨🇦 I am and always have been a proud Canadian. Canada is a sovereign state and it 👏 always 👏 will 👏 be 👏 ‼️ Also very proud of Canada’s gift to the cider world - Ice Cider. Developed in Quebec in the 80s, it has been imported and renowned globally and has been replicated in other cold climate areas, including places like Spain now. @westavenuecider North by West is a 10.5% offering that perfectly captures what makes ice cider so tasty and unique. And the name of course is the perfect choice for feeling patriotic, eh 🍁🧭 
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Love is in the air today 💕 Happy Valentine’s Love is in the air today 💕 Happy Valentine’s Day to all! Celebrating with a cider made for today - Georgetown’s @hex1847ciderinc Ye Olde Cupid’s Bow. Loaded with sharp and spicy cinnamon heart flavour, it is a bold choice for today or any day! Today we celebrate all forms of love, platIonic and romantic. I am grateful for my forever Valentine Barry who I started The Cider Crate with, but he has since left to focus on running @cidercidreca ❤️ This is our 13th Valentines Day together and I hope for many more. Photos of us from the start to recent, and some of our best travel moments together also. 

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We ❤️ a good cider pun, and @vieniestates has We ❤️ a good cider pun, and @vieniestates has a good one in their ultra refreshing Cider Gala single varietal. A naturally more sweet apple, this shows in the cider but is far from sugary or cloying. Made with estate Galas, this is a super crisp and easy to drink cider. It’s crisp, bright and with a clean, fault free body. It also features some unique notes like starfruit and other tropical-like notes. And it pairs well with food as we found out in our pasta dinner! 🍝 You can this cider at their estate winery in Lincoln, in the Niagara region. Full review at www.thecidercrate.com 🍎

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Ask anybody at any CiderCon, and you’ll hear tha Ask anybody at any CiderCon, and you’ll hear that the Canadians attending are always the life of the party 🇨🇦 We Canucks had a great turnout last week and showed why the true white north is one of the best cider destinations in the world ❤️🥂 Thanks to @cidercidreca + @chaosbrewclub + @bevfluence for putting on the Canadian Cider showcase last Tuesday that had a great turnout from Canadians and many of our international friends. Some of the best Canadian ciders you could find in Chicago last week: 🍎 @banjocider. The strawberry rhubarb Wildflower made with maple syrup was an absolute hit with everyone 🍎 @twoblokescider all of theirs of course! 🍎 @woodfolkcider brought many of their ciders, Little Twig being a personal favourite of mine 🍎 @redislandcider brought some of their flavoured cans. Their Haskap Lady’s Slipper was a masterclass on local PEI flavours 🍎 @islandfolkcider brought a few, including their latest Chocolate Strawberry made for Valentines 🍎 @crossmountcidercompany brought maybe their entire portfolio to sample?! Amazing! 🍎 @yorkcountycider from Fredericton became a cult favourite with their 2L bottles of flavoured goodness, including their 9% imperial cherry 🍎 other bottles from @greyandgoldcider, @heemanscellar and @drinkannapolis also made their way through the tasting events Always incredible to see Canadian Cider from coast to coast to coast be loved and appreciated. And I’d like to think we Canadians are good company as well ❤️ 
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Well that was a fantastic @ciderconference 2025 in Well that was a fantastic @ciderconference 2025 in Chicago this past week! The fine folks at @pickcider put on quite the show. There too much to name, and a specific Canadian cider at CiderCon recap is coming, but here are some of my highlights: - the quince and keeving tasting sessions - the pizza making and cider pairing experience, + the @rightbeecider & @gooseisland tour after - @michiganciders event + tasting truck! - @newyorkcider tasting event - the cider share which had dozens of ciders from around the world to try - including featured country Chile 🇨🇱 A great week, great people and a great cause. Hope we can make it to Rhode Island next year!! . . #OntCider #Cider #OntarioCraftCider #613Cider #adultbeverages #alcohol #TOCider #cidre #sidra #ONCider #CanadianCider #GoodThingsGrowInOntario #glutenfree #glutenfreeontario #applecider #hardcider #craftcider #applewine #wine #drinks #happyhour #booze #pickcider #drinklocal #ciderlover #cidery #cidergram #ciderculture #cidertime
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