Red Rover Craft Cider

295, rue Neill, Fredericton

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Leur histoire : The creation of Red Rover Craft Cider is an inspiring narrative of immigrant ingenuity, heritage preservation, and pioneering ambition. The story began when Adam and Nicola moved from England to Fredericton and noticed a massive, surprising void in the Canadian East Coast beverage market: while craft beer was booming, authentic, European-style craft cider was absent. Combining their professional backgrounds as an engineer and a biologist, the duo set out to fill this gap using traditional English methods. Launching their craft cider house in February 2014, they introduced a slow, sophisticated fermentation process that treats apple juice with the care and patience of a fine wine.

Engagée en faveur de l’éducation agricole locale et de l’économie circulaire, Red Rover fermente exclusivement du jus entier, 100 % fraîchement pressé, provenant directement des vergers du Nouveau-Brunswick, en évitant totalement les concentrés industriels et les arômes artificiels. Un nouveau chapitre magnifique s’est ouvert lorsque Adam et Nicola ont fait l’acquisition de l’emblématique Neill Farm, datant du XIXe siècle, située au nord de Fredericton. En sauvant 20 acres de terres agricoles historiques d’une démolition résidentielle classique, la famille construit activement une destination d’écotourisme agricole d’envergure. Avec à l’horizon une micro-distillerie, des hébergements de charme et des vergers nouvellement plantés, Red Rover continue de valoriser l’héritage agricole du Nouveau-Brunswick pour en faire un empire de boissons artisanales primé et reconnu mondialement.

Ce qui les distingue : Known for being New Brunswick's historic first craft cider company and an international multi-award winner—including sweeping top, best-in-class global honours.

York County Cider

38 Main Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick

Heures d'ouverture :
Mardi : de 12 h à 20 h
Du mercredi au samedi : de 12 h à 22 h
Du dimanche et lundi : de 12 h à 18 h

Leur histoire : What began as a passion for cider-making, spanning 30 years, York County Cider, inspired by the rich traditions of classic English cider, officially opened its commercial doors to the public in March 2016. York County Cider is built on a foundation of profound respect for the heritage of the craft, seamlessly blending Old World techniques with creative, New World innovation. Every batch is meticulously handcrafted using New Brunswick-grown apples and locally sourced ingredients. Over the years, they have successfully transformed a deeply personal love for cider into a community-centric taproom that honours local agriculture and provides an inviting space for gathering, celebration, and artistic expression.

Ce qui les distingue : Known for operating the premier cider taproom in Fredericton with the largest selection in the province, York County Cider features over 40 diverse, rotating flavours ranging from traditional crisp, dry profiles to adventurous creations like Strawberry Lime and Imperial Cherry Bomb.

Gagetown Distilling & Cidery

30, chemin Court House, Gagetown

Heures d'ouverture :
Du jeudi au samedi : de 11 h à 16 h

À noter : Their premium ciders and spirits can also be purchased weekly at the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market on Saturdays.

Leur histoire : The foundation of Gagetown Distilling & Cidery represents a profound masterclass in agricultural adaptation, circularity, and familial devotion. Settled in the scenic, historic village of Gagetown along the Saint John River, the underlying family farm has proudly operated in the apple sector for seven remarkable generations. Over time, like many small-scale Canadian farms, the estate faced intense modern market pressures and strict commercial supermarket requirements, leading to the heartbreaking reality of seeing beautiful, perfectly nutritious excess fruit go to waste simply due to size constraints.

Refusant de laisser les fruits de leur terre ancestrale se gâter, les propriétaires, Matt et Heather, se sont lancés dans une aventure innovante et à valeur ajoutée. En transformant une partie de la ferme familiale en une distillerie et cidrerie artisanale à la pointe de la technologie, ils ont appris l’art délicat de transformer les récoltes de leur domaine en spiritueux haut de gamme et en cidres forts de qualité supérieure. Cette transition créative a non seulement préservé la viabilité financière de cette exploitation multigénérationnelle, mais a également donné naissance à un pôle d’agrotourisme éducatif qui partage fièrement les fruits, au sens propre comme au figuré, de la vallée fluviale historique du Nouveau-Brunswick avec les amateurs de saveurs de tout le pays.

Ce qui les distingue : Known for their exceptional tree-to-glass sustainability, Gagetown Distilling & Cidery is celebrated for producing premium, small-batch ciders and award-winning spirits crafted directly from their farm-grown ingredients. They have earned a stellar reputation across the province for inventive flavour profiles, most notably their highly acclaimed Pie Spice cider, smooth moonshines, artisan gin, and premium Apple Brandy that perfectly capture the authentic taste of New Brunswick agriculture.

Appleman Farms

16, chemin Fox, Gagetown

Heures d'ouverture :
Du lundi au vendredi, de 9 h à 17 h
Saturday & Sunday: Open by appointment or "by chance"

À noter : Their farm-fresh products, ciders, and wines are also sold every Saturday from 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Moncton Market on Westmorland Street.

Leur histoire : The heritage of Appleman Farms is deeply intertwined with a dramatic moment in Canadian agricultural history. In September 1954, Hurricane Edna devastated the Nova Scotia orchards of A.R. Stirling, knocking his entire McIntosh apple crop to the ground. Needing hand-picked apples to satisfy a critical export market in Great Britain, Stirling discovered that the crop across the water in Gagetown, New Brunswick, had been spared. He quickly purchased the scenic orchard property on the banks of the Saint John River, saving his season and establishing a proud family tradition that has endured for generations. In 1976, grandson Blair Stirling took over the management, expanding varieties and local markets. Following a mid-1990s family business restructuring, Blair took ownership of the historic Gagetown orchard under the banner of Appleman Farms Ltd., evolving the property into a modern, direct-to-consumer pioneer of pure fruit treats and authentic farm ciders.

Ce qui les distingue : Known for their historic orchard legacy spanning over 70 years, Appleman Farms has been celebrated across the Maritimes for their premium, natural apple products and farm-fresh varieties. They are highly regarded for their signature crisp creations, most notably Stirling’s Twisted Apple Sparkling Cider and their Wild Blueberry Infused Cider, which capture the unfiltered, wholesome essence of locally grown New Brunswick fruit.

Kingston Creek Cidery

198, route 850, Kingston

Heures d'ouverture :
Lundi et mardi : fermé
Mercredi et jeudi : de 15 h à 22 h
Friday & Saturday 12pm-11pm
Dimanche : de 12 h à 21 h

Leur histoire : Rooted in the beauty of the Kingston Peninsula, Kingston Creek Cider is built around a deep respect for the land, local ingredients, and traditional cidermaking. From carefully choosing the best New Brunswick apples to allowing each batch the time it needs to naturally ferment, every step of the process reflects the belief that a great cider is the result of patience, care, and minimal intervention. Their ciders are cold fermented and bottled using ancestral or traditional methods, allowing the true character of the fruit to shine through.

Cette même philosophie s’étend à la ferme elle-même, où l’équipe s’efforce de créer un paysage riche en biodiversité, axé sur des pratiques culturales propres et biodynamiques et sur l’enrichissement de la terre. Avec une eau de source abondante, un sol fertile, des baies indigènes, des fleurs sauvages et des parcelles en cours d’aménagement pour la production alimentaire et florale, la propriété vise autant à cultiver un écosystème sain qu’à produire du cidre.

Ce qui les distingue : Known for their minimalist, "low intervention" approach to traditional cider-making, Kingston Creek Cider is celebrated for producing unfiltered, completely natural ciders with zero added sugar. They are highly regarded for unique creations like their WildCider—crafted from forgotten orchards and wild, unsprayed trees—as well as their creative Session line and distinctive Rosé cider infused with organic haskap berries and fresh wild mint.

Yip Cider

3015 route 845, Long Reach

Heures d'ouverture :
Du lundi au vendredi, de 10 h à 17 h

À noter : Production facility tours and guided tastings are routinely scheduled on Fridays at 1pm and 3pm

Leur histoire : The story of Yip Cider is a beautiful, multi-generational tribute to family heritage and the Kingston Peninsula's unique agricultural terroir. It began in 1964 when the family patriarch, affectionately nicknamed "Yip," purchased a beautiful piece of land along the Saint John River. Every summer, Yip returned to plant apple trees, master the land, and press small-batch, fermented cider to share with neighbours and loved ones. His son, Chas, took the reins of the orchard in 1980, maintaining the family’s agricultural dedication. The modern era of Yip Cider took shape when Chas's sons. Starting in 2016, they pressed and fermented in Chas Mackay's garage on Mackay Apple Orchard using a hydraulic vertical rack and cloth press. In 2021, they expanded down the road into a state-of-the-art production facility and taproom, seamlessly fusing time-honoured family traditions with sophisticated, modern agri-tourism.

Ce qui les distingue : Known for their true "farm-to-bottle" philosophy and pioneering a specialized high-density trellis orchard system, Yip Cider is celebrated across the Maritimes for producing award-winning, crisp, and exceptionally dry ciders. Utilizing 100% New Brunswick apples and local ingredients, they have earned widespread renown for their signature Original Dry, as well as creative seasonal offerings like Cranberry, Blueberry, and Hopped ciders, all served in a breathtaking, modern riverside taproom.

Scow Cider & Verger Belliveau Orchard

1209, rue Principale, Memramcook

Heures d'ouverture :
Monday-Friday 8am–5pm

À noter : The main on-site orchard market store and cafe operate seasonally. During the off-season, their premium craft ciders can be purchased directly through their online store or at ANBL.

Leur histoire : The legacy of Verger Belliveau Orchard and Scow Cider is deeply intertwined with almost a century of agricultural excellence in New Brunswick's beautiful Memramcook Valley. The story began in 1932 when founder Sébastien Bourgeois planted his first one hundred apple trees on the fertile slopes overlooking the Petitcodiac River. Nurtured by a unique coastal microclimate shaped by the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy, the orchard flourished into one of Atlantic Canada's premier fruit-growing operations. Decades later, the orchard introduced Scow Cider—a premium brand meticulously crafted to honour the maritime history of the region. The cider is named after the historic, flat-bottomed "scow" barges and their resilient crews that sailed the local rivers for generations to transport New Brunswick's rich agricultural bounty to the global market. Today, the Bourgeois family continues to blend this fierce pride in local history with multi-generational farming expertise, pressing estate-grown apples directly at the orchard to keep a proud maritime tradition alive.

Ce qui les distingue : Known for their absolute commitment to "honest, premium cider," Scow Cider is widely celebrated for using only fresh-pressed, hand-picked estate apples with no concentrates, artificial flavours, or syrups. They are highly regarded across Eastern Canada for their flagship Scow Original Dry—which packs the pure juice of three whole apples into every bottle—as well as their innovative regional infusions, including Scow Haskap, Scow Pear, and their boldly refreshing Storm Cider.