Brewery ciders
A handful of Ontario craft breweries are also making cider, adding a naturally glutenfree beverage to their graincentric lineups. Some, like Collective Arts and Thornbury, have their own cidermaker on staff, while others, such as Lost Craft, leave it to the brewing team to create the recipe.
Collective Arts Circling the Sun Applecherry Cider
LCBO 13681, 473 mL, $3.75
Pouring a warm pink, it has flavours of Fuji apple and bright cherry that are balanced by zingy citrus acidity. This sparkling, semidry cider would be a great addition at the Thanksgiving table.
Lost Craft Dry Rosé LCBO 20111, 473 mL, $3.50
A blend of Ontario apples with a splash of Maréchal Foch red wine, this dry cider is perfect with a salad topped with dried cranberries.
Thornbury Honeycrisp Apple Cider LCBO 15176, 473 mL, $3.45
Thornbury’s friendly cidery and brewery serve classic Germanstyle lagers alongside playful ciders flavoured with regional fruits and spices. Honeycrisp is a smooth, fullbodied sipper with a sweet nectar kiss.