Cider
Cider is an alcoholic beverage made mainly from the fermented
juice of apples, though pears can be used. [1] In
the UK, pear cider is known as perry.
In the USA and parts of Canada, the term cider almost
exclusively refers to nonalcoholic apple juice (apple cider). The phrase hard
cider is used to denote the fermented version.
British Columbia
Sea Cider Farm and Cider House
2487 Mt. St Michael Road,
Victoria, BC V8M 1T7
Tel: 1-250-544-4824
Fax: 1-250-544-4870
email: info@seacider.ca
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Sea Cider's certified organic farm is located on the Saanich Peninsula, a short
drive from Victoria or Sidney. From the Pat Bay Highway (hwy 17), turn west
on Mt. Newton X Rd, north on Central Saanich Rd, east on Mt. St. Michael Rd. The
cider house is owned by Kristen and Bruce Jordan.
Sea Cider grows certified organic* heritage apples selected for their superior cider qualities. Organic apples are pressed in the cider house using the traditional rack and cloth method, fermented slowly using champagne and wild yeasts, then aged to perfection. The result: a selection of critically acclaimed traditional ciders. Robust to delicate, still to sparkling, each Sea Cider label promises a balance of sophisticated flavours and aromas.
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Raven Ridge Cidery
3002 Dunster Rd
East Kelowna, BC
Tel: 1-250 763-1091
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The Bullock family has operated the Kelowna Land & Orchard
Company, the historic 61-hectare (150-acre) farm in East Kelowna
since 1942. Nicole looks after the Cidery which was started
in 2003; when an early winter froze the apples all they could do was make Ice Cider. Sucess
followed as the ciders became popular. They produce four varieties of
iced cider, Braeburn, Fuji, Granny Smith and Ambrosia. Raven Ridge was named
fruit winery of the year in 2005
Signature cider: Granny Smith Cider, Iced Cider
Cidermasters:
Nicole Bullock / Roger Wong
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Merridale Estate Cidery
1230 Merridale Road, RR 1
Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0
Tel: 1-250-743-4293
Fax: 1-250-743-9310
Toll free: 1-800-998-9908
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Merridale, nestled in the mouth of Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley, is a destination the whole family can enjoy. Located in Cobble Hill, just 40 minutes from Victoria The cider house provides a unique venue, surrounded by the orchards.
Merridale is said to be BC's first estate cidery. Founded by Albert Piggott
in 1987 and is now owned by Janet Docherty and Rick Pipes who took over the
cider house in 2000.
They wanted the business to be something they would be passionate about and
provide a healthy lifestyle for their family
Some of the varieties of apples grown include Dabinett, Tremlett's Bitter, Frequin Rouge, Hauxapfel, Chisel Jersey and Bulmer Norman,
to name a few.
Signature Ciders: Scrumpy, Summerset
In 2007 the Brandiehouse was opened
to produce fortied wines - Brandy. Aging is an important factor inproducing fine quality brandy.
The process of aging in oak enhances many of the characteristics of the brandy and slowly adds a distinctive caramel colour. The choice of barrel is important in the end product. Some of their brandies will be aged in French Oak, others in American Oak. Merridale will also be the first to age some brandies in Canadian Oak. They will call the brandies Oh de Vies a play
on eau de vie or water of life.
Cider Master: Rick Pipes
Philosophy: Merridale Ciders are handcrafted, all natural and made from 100% undiluted juice.
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Wyders Cider
25599 Eighth Street SW
Calgary AB T2R 1J5
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Wyder's was formulated in 1987 by cider master Ian Wyder who learned his craft in England at one of the UK's premier ciderys.
Wyder's was first sold in Vancouver, Canada and was later introduced into the US market in Washington and Oregon. Northern California's Bay Area got a taste in 1993 and Wyder's is now widely available throughout the Western US
It is produced in Canada by Wyder's Beverages Canada LTD
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Ontario
The County Cider Company
RR #4 Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Tel: 1-63-476-1022
Email: countycider@reach.net
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Located in Prince Edward County in eastern Ontario and owned and operated by Grant Howes,
the historical farmhouse can be traced back to 1835. Current day operations began in 1976.
County Cider has the largest orchard of selected European cider apples in North America.
With a reputation for quality ciders, County Cider has proceeded to plant 5 acres of grapes.
Philosophy
The Ciders are made according to Bavarian purity laws, using only high quality juice, no concentrates, no artificial flavors and no heating. "Quality of our ciders is the result of the care taken in growing our apples."
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Quebec
Domaine Pinnacle Inc
150 Richford Road
Frelighsburg, Quebec J0J 1C0
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Founded in 2000, Domaine Pinnacle is a family-owned and operated orchard and cidery located on a 430-acre property on the slopes of Pinnacle Mountain near the historic village of Frelighsburg in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.
Dedicated to creating the highest quality ice cider, all products are hand-crafted
entirely on the estate. Located on the 45th parallel, the same latitude as
the world's renowned wine-growing regions, the south-facing apple orchards
benefit from nearly ideal growing conditions. These growing conditions, combined
with the intensely cold winter conditions, create a unique combination that
makes the creation of Ice Cider possible!
Domaine Pinnacle is owned and operated by Susan and Charles Crawford, urban
refugees who now make the estate the full-time home for their family. The winemaker
is Christian Barthomeuf, the renowned and award-winning father and inventor
of ice cider.
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