History
Our Apple-Growing Heritage
The apple packing industry took root in Thornbury in the 1880s when immigrants discovered that the mineral-rich Niagara escarpment soil and the moderating effect of Nottawasaga Bay made for an excellent location for growing apples. Today, nestled in the famous Blue Mountains, you will find 7,500 acres of apple orchards running along the southern-most part of the golden shores of Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay.
Our Beer
Premium craft beer that boasts the craftsmanship and nature of Old World styles, combined with the freshness of a local product.
awards we've won
CBAC 2019
2019 GOLD
2019: BEST IN CANADA
2017 BEST IN COUNTRY
2017 BEST IN COUNTRY
2017 BEST IN COUNTRY
2017 SILVER
2016 GOLD
2016 GOLD
2016 GOLD
2016 GOLD
2015 GOLD
2015 GOLD
2015 GOLD
2015 SILVER
2015 GOLD
2017 1ST PLACE
Common Cider:
Premium Apple Cider
2017 GOLD
Modern Cider - Sweet:
Premium Apple Cider
2017 GOLD
New World Cider:
Premium Apple Cider
2017 GOLD
Cider:
Premium Apple Cider
2017 GOLD
Best Dry Cider:
Premium Apple Cider
2017 GOLD
Best Cider with Fruit:
Premium Apple Cider
2017 GOLD
Royal’s Best:
Cranberry Apple Cider
2017 SILVER
Best Best Barrel-aged Sour, Hopped or Other Cider:
Spiced Apple Cider
2018 SILVER
Modern Cider – Sweet:
Premium Apple Cider
2018 SILVER
Fruit Cider:
Cranberry Apple Cider
2018 SILVER
Canada’s Best Flavoured Cider:
Wild Blueberry Elderflower Apple Cider
2019 SILVER
Modern Cider – Sweet :
Premium Apple Cider
2019 SILVER
Fruit Cider:
Cranberry Apple Cider
2019 SILVER
Specialty Cider and Perry:
Rosé Apple Cider & Wild Blueberry Elderflower Apple Cider
2020 2ND PLACE
Specialty Cider:
Cranberry Apple
2021 DOUBLE GOLD
Fruit Cider:
Raspberry Apple Cider
2021 SILVER
Fruit Cider:
Cranberry Apple Cider
2021 GOLD
Botanical/Spiced/Hopped Cider:
Spiced Apple Cider
2021 GOLD
Modern Cider - Sweet:
Thornbury Craft x The Tragically Hip Road Apples Cider
2021 SILVER
Modern Cider- Sweet:
Premium Apple Cider
2021 SILVER
Fruit Cider:
Raspberry Apple Cider
2021 SILVER
Botanical Cider:
Spiced Apple Cider
2021 SILVER
Specialty Cider and Perry:
Rosé Apple Cider
2021 SILVER
Specialty Cider and Perry:
Wild Blueberry Elderflower Apple Cider
2022 CIDER OF THE YEAR
Best Cider of the Year:
Premium Apple Cider
2022 GOLD
Cider, Single Varietal:
Honeycrisp Apple Cider
2022 GOLD
Fruit Cider:
Cranberry Apple Cider
2022 GOLD
Modern Cider- Sweet:
Premium Apple Cider
2022 Silver
Modern Cider- Sweet:
Honeycrisp Apple Cider
2022 Silver
Specialty Cider & Perry:
Rosé Apple Cider
2022 Silver
Specialty Cider & Perry:
Blueberry Elderflower Cider
Our Cider
We proudly craft our cider in the midst of 7,500 acres of apple orchards, in the heart of apple country. Our Cider is handcrafted by Doug Johnson, Head Cider Master. To learn more about the Cider process, click the link below.
Reserve an igloo at the Cider House
Each Igloo guest of legal drinking age will receive a complimentary sample of our Vodkow Cream Liquor. Underage persons and well-behaved dogs are welcome in the igloos- non-alcoholic beverages and dog dishes are available! Igloo reservations are 1 hour and 20 minutes in duration, beginning at the scheduled time. Please note that because we do have other scheduled reservations throughout the day we are unable to extend Igloo visits past their scheduled end time. For example, a 12pm reservation would end at 1:20pm, which allows us 10 minutes to clean and prepare the igloo for the next reservation slot at 1:30. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to arrive shortly before your scheduled time. The igloos are heated and do warm with the sun but we recommend bringing a blanket and wearing weather-appropriate clothing- layers are a good idea. We regret that the Reservation Fee is not refundable and is not applicable towards food and beverage purchases. In the event that unforeseen circumstances require a cancellation, we are happy to work with guests to move reservations to an alternative date/time where possible.
Events
There’s always fun to be had at our Cider & Brew House! Click below for upcoming events.
Book an Event
Want to host your next event at our Cider & Brew House? Get in touch with us today!
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