Product Information For Retailers
The ciders are listed below from driest to sweetest, with a description and suggested foods to pair it with!
Cidre Normandie
12.5%abv
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.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 750ml bottle | 013904 | 12 |
Somerset
8% abv
This is the English version of champagne-style cider, dry and sparkling with bright acids. Perfect for a special occasion, Somerset is slowly aged for more than a year to become completely dry, then carbonated slowly under constant pressure to create those tiny bubbles. Perfect for salads and seafood.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 750ml bottle | 727230 | 12 |
Scrumpy
11% abv
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. Scrumpy pairs well with other sharp tastes, such as blue cheese.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 341ml bottle | 726265 | 24 |
Traditional Cider
7% abv
Winner at Bath & West Show and at the International Cider and Perry Competition at the Hereford Cider Museum. Merridale cider is dry and effervescent with a balance of body and acidity. It appeals to true cider connoisseurs, and has been called “the best English-style cider in Canada” by wine expert Jurgen Gothe. Our most versatile cider, it pairs with almost any dish.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 341ml bottle | 727099 | 24 |
| 1 litre bottle | 406827 | 15 |
| 20 litre keg | 055624 | – |
House Cider
6% abv
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. Similar to the Traditional it is extremely versatile and pairs with almost anything.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 1 litre bottle | 896159 | 15 |
| 20 litre keg | 936856 | — |
Merri Berri
6% abv
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. Great for Sangria or with a barbeque.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 341ml bottle | 727370 | 24 |
| 1 litre bottle | 436311 | 15 |
| 20 litre keg | 478370 | — |
Cyser
10% abv
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. Cyser is great for spicy foods, such as curry or thai dishes.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 341ml bottle | 726125 | 24 |
Winter Apple
10% abv
Our Winter Apple is our dessert style cider; “dessert in a bottle.” 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.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 375ml bottle | 055632 | 12 |
Our Eau de Vies and fortifieds are crafted in our new distillery. The Eau de Vies are only available to be purchased on site in our ciderhouse, but the fortifieds are available at select beer and wine stores.
Pomme Oh!
19% abv
A delicate balance of apple and brandy with a soft, slightly sweet finish. Fresh apple juice is pressed into French Oak barrels and the fermentation is begun. At the precise moment the fermentation is stopped by adding our own Apple Oh de Vie leaving some remaining sweetness from the apple juice along with the warmth of the alcohol. Then, the pommeau is aged in the barrels for another 18 months. This is complex, subtle and goes wonderfully with soft cheeses.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 375ml bottle | 537407 | 6 |
Mure Oh!
19% abv
Our own blackberry port. This is made from wild Cowichan Valley blackberries and our own blackberry Oh de Vie. Has a strong blackberry odour and taste with a bitter sweet finish. Great for dessert or over ice cream.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 375ml bottle | 479790 | 6 |
Apple Oh de Vie
40% abv
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.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 375ml bottle | 654020 | 6 |
Blackberry Oh de Vie
40% abv
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.
| unit size | code | units per case |
|---|---|---|
| 375ml bottle | 57810 | 6 |
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.
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!