Did you know? Craft cider is a great match for spicy food and Barbeque! Pair it with grilled everything — the acidity and effervescence of a refreshing cider balances out spicy heat.
Crack open an ice-cold Ontario craft cider for your next backyard celebration. Low in alcohol and gluten-free, Craft Cider is a tasty alternative to beer and wine. Taste the difference local makes and experiment with the wide variety of flavours for your Summer Table. Look for the Drink ON Apples™ logo that guarantees your cider is make from 100% Ontario-grown apples – no imports, no concentrates!
Try these thirst-quenching combinations!
Serving burritos, enchiladas or nachos laden with jalapeños?
Take the heat to the next level with a complementary crisp and semi-sweet cider.
TRY Pommies Original
LCBO No. 453118
Made from the fresh-pressed juice of five carefully selected apple varieties, this semi-sweet cider strikes the perfect balance between bright acidity and natural fruit sweetness.
Contrast a tart, lively dry hopped cider with tempura battered prawns or fish tacos topped with mango salsa.
TRY Coffin Ridge Dry Hopped Cider
LCBO No. 498139
The perfect balance of Ontario apples and citrusy, aromatic hops, this medium body dry cider displays apple forward flavors with hints of lemon and citrus. A classic dry cider, with its subtle fruity notes and bright acidity, pairs perfectly with any vinegar-based barbecue sauce.
A classic dry cider, with its subtle fruity notes and bright acidity, pairs perfectly with any vinegar-based barbecue sauce.
TRY Thornbury Premium Apple Cider
LCBO No. 333583
Thornbury Premium Apple Cider has a fresh apple aroma and flavour. With a light body and a refreshing balance of sweetness and slight acidity, the flavour remains bright and distinct throughout its long sparkling finish.
Perry’s (cider made from 100% Ontario pears) subtle citrus notes work well to counter the saline flavour of grilled fish and other seafood.
TRY Ardiel Pear
LCBO No. 32733
Traditionally known as Perry this sparkling pear cider offers a unique refreshing taste experience. Considered very dry in comparison to most ciders with no sugar added, a small amount of fresh pressed pear juice is blended back after fermentation to enhance the flavours. This sparkling pear cider is made from 100% Ontario local grown pears (no apples).
The sweetness and slight tartness of berry ciders offer a delightful contrast to the spice and heat of BBQ chicken or a rack of ribs, enhancing the flavours without overwhelming them.
TRY County Cider Peach Blackberry
LCBO No. 34304
Tasting Notes: Made with Prince Edward County apples and combined with fresh peach essences from Niagara peaches. Blackberry essences are added from Ontario blackberries. Sweet yet refreshing cider with ripe peach flavours and balanced acidity. Tannic undertones of blackberry skins create a complexity of flavour.
