Merridale Ciderworks

Products

Traditional Cider — Winner at Bath & West Show and at the International Cider and Perry Competition at the Hereford Cider Museum. Merridale cider is light, dry and effervescent. It appeals to true cider connoisseurs, and has been called “the best English-style cider in Canada” by wine expert Jurgen Gothe.

House Cider — Merridale’s Pub Draft – a lighter, sweeter version of our traditional cider, but still very dry. House cider is on tap in Vancouver Island’s finest pubs and restaurants.

Scrumpy — Winner of Gold & Silver 2002 North American Brewers Awards in Idaho Springs. If you’re a Scotch drinker, try this one. Scrumpy is strong and sharp, and rich in the flavours of our strongest cider apples. Once you acquire a taste for Scrumpy, nothing else will do! In old England, scrumpy was a cider made by farm workers who stole or ‘scrumped’ apples from the orchard.

Cyser — Winner of Silver Medal at the 2002 NABA. With its sweet and rich taste, Cyser is a favourite of sherry drinkers and an excellent aperitif or dessert drink. Cyser is a traditional blend of pure vintage apple juice and wildflower honey, combined in a slow fermentation process that dates back to the Viking days.

Merri Berri — This is a refreshing blend of apple cider and the unfermented juices of a blend of BC berries and fruits. It’s popular among those who enjoy spritzers or lighter alcoholic beverages.

Cidre Normandie — Full-bodied still cider fermented to dry, then aged in oak to soften the finish. Perfect with pork, chicken, and rabbit. Winner of commendation at 2003 Northwest Cider Competition.

Winter Apple — A fresh and velvety sipping drink with an aroma of baked apples and buttery brown sugar. Serve straight in the tradition of port, and pair with cheddar or blue cheese, melons, fruit desserts and dark chocolate.

Champagne Style Somerset — This is the English version of champagne-style cider, dry and sparkling with balanced acids. Perfect for a special occasion, Somerset is slowly aged for more than a year to become completely dry.

Pomme Oh! — A delicate balance of apple and brandy with a soft, slightly sweet finish. This is wonderful with soft cheeses.

Mure Oh! — Has a strong blackberry odour and taste with a bitter sweet finish. Great for dessert or with apple pie.

Apple Oh de Vie — Has a distinct apple and cider aroma with a slight floral undertone of spring apple blossoms. It is wonderful as a digestif or in your favourite martini.

Blackberry Oh de Vie — Unfermented blackberry juice is added to rough brandy for the final distillation. It is strong berry aroma with a hint of anise. Also great as a digestive or in a martini.

Our Soft Cider and Cider Vinegar

Made from 100% fresh, first pressed apple juice • No flavours, colours or preservatives added • Made from the same great apples that make “Canada’s Best Ciders” • Pasteurized

Soft Cider – Merridale’s unique soft cider is made from our own blend of five different varieties of apples chosen for their individual flavour and bouquet to produce a delicate balance in this full bodied apple juice. SOLD OUT – Please watch for next vintage.

Cider Vinegar – Our cider vinegar is made in limited quantity and is only sold at our farmhouse store. We start with the right fruit, slowly age to Scrumpy cider, and then in small batches produce our cider apple vinegar. A smooth and delicate balance makes it perfect for salad dressings and sauces. Alternatively, cider vinegar can be used for medicinal purposes. Many health experts believe it strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and eliminates infections and viruses. But we will let you be the judge on that! SOLD OUT – Please watch for next vintage.