Cider Scene

Vancouver Island cideries pour out a wealth of agritourism attractions While some of British Columbia’s cideries have already been in business for a decade or more, the cider scene and industry across the province are just now really starting to […]

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An embarrassment of riches

Matt Cavers explores the Okanagan cider scene and discovers that maybe, just maybe, there can be too much of a good thing. Back in July, I went to the Okanagan for a camping trip with my family, and I thought […]

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Wild fermentation 101

The Growler has put together this simple guide to wild fermenting cider in the hopes of inspiring a few of you to give it a try.  Hint: by using wild fermentation, it’s easier than you think.  Sure, there are plenty […]

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A taster’s guide to cider styles

Check out your local craft liquor store for an ever-expanding choice of ciders Consumers are more knowledgeable about beer styles today than they’ve ever been. Seriously, is there anyone left who thinks “beer” is just one thing?  These days, even […]

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Orchard to glass

B.C. cider makers blend tradition and innovation You could be forgiven for thinking of cider and beer as two sides of the same coin. After all, most of the time they’re close to each other in colour and alcohol content, […]

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Craft pollination

It wasn’t so long ago that the few options available for locally-made cider came in large plastic bottles usually reserved for sugary soft drinks—and tasted just as sweet. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case, with liquor stores devoting entire aisles […]

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Drink this: Wild Card by Windfall Cider

Wild Card by Windfall Cider

There’s a growing overlap between beer and cider, and I’m not just talking about the lucrative craft beverage market. Craft beer is increasingly taking inspiration from cider and vice versa. There’s beer/cider hybrid styles that have emerged, like graf (which […]

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