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
Red door releases
Exclusive cider and beer releases, only available at our Cider & Brew House!
- Ashanti Espresso Dark Lager
- Honey Crisp Apple Cider
- Rose Cider
- Raspberry Cider
- Blood Orange Cider
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
- Monday - Thursday: 11:00am to 5pm
- Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Events
June 21 – June 23, 2019
3:30pm – 8:00pm
TORONTO CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 2019
Join us to celebrate independent craft brewers. The festival will feature finely made craft beers, craft ciders, and craft spirits as well as delicious food, fun activities, and live music for 19+ festival-goers.
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 14-15
7:30pm – 12:30am
FRESH NOTES: A FESTIVAL OF MUSICAL COMEDY!
Canada’s largest festival of musical comedy is coming to Comedy Bar! We’ve got this country’s best musical improv, sketch, stand up and more for your viewing and listening pleasure.
Book an Event
Want to host your next event at our Cider & Brew House? Get in touch with us today!
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