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Our Apple-Growing Heritage

Thornbury—Ontario’s apple-growing heritage
Our beer originates from Thornbury Village, namesake of the well-known apple growing and cider making region of Thornbury, England. Thornbury is the largest apple growing region in Ontario today, but this story began in the mid-1800s when immigrants discovered the Niagara Escarpment soil and the water of Nottawasaga Bay was perfect for growing apples.

The Tale of the Cider House Building
The Thornbury Village Cider & Brew House building was originally a wooden apple storage building but was rebuilt with fire-proof concrete after it burnt down in the 1920s. Steam trains would arrive from the harbor in Toronto and return loaded with crates of apples from the original Thornbury building. As storage buildings were built closer to the markets, the building lived through different lives—a flea market, an ammunition storage, and a nuclear fallout shelter during the cold war.

Our Beer

Ultra-premium craft beer that boasts the craftsmanship and nature of Old World styles, combined with the freshness of a local product.

Red door releases

Exclusive cider and beer releases, only available at our Cider & Brew House!

Our Cider

We proudly craft our cider in the midst of 7,500 acres of apple orchards, in the heart of apple country.

Drop by for a visit

Our tasting room and retail store is open daily to the public. Enjoy a tasting flight of craft beer or cider, fill a growler or howler, tip back a pint, or just pick up some cans or bottles to go!

90 King St E, Thornbury, ON

Plan your visit

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Events

June 30
8:00pm – 1:00am

TORONTO COCKTAIL PARTY
Showcasing the versatility of Ontario Craft Cider through 5 Cider Cocktails, each featuring a blend of Ontario craft ciders and craft spirits from various local craft distillers.

June 28 – July 1
3:00pm – 10:00am

TORONTO RIBFEST
Since 1999, Toronto Ribfest has been delivering family entertainment to Toronto with the most exciting Canada Day weekend party around! Between the live entertainment, exciting midway and Kids Zone, and of course, the mouth-watering food, everyone has fun and no one leaves hungry.

Aug 9 – Aug 10
3:30pm – 8:00pm

ROUNDHOUSE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Craft Beer, Food Trucks and Live Music in a park.

Need we say more? Hosted by Steam Whistle Brewing in Roundhouse Park, in the heart of downtown Toronto, Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival was created to provide beer lovers the opportunity to sample Ontario’s finest craft brews and delicious eats from Toronto’s best Food Trucks, all in a pleasant park setting. Bring down a picnic blanket and stay a while.